5 Things to Know About Cocteau Twins' Heaven or Las Vegas Recording
- The album was recorded at September Sound, a studio the band set up in Pete Townshend’s former Eel Pie Studios in West London.
- The band chose the location for its unique atmosphere and history, not for any direct involvement from Townshend.
- September Sound allowed the band complete creative control, free from outside label interference.
- The studio’s isolation helped create the album’s dense, ethereal soundscapes.
- Recording there was a deliberate move to distance themselves from their previous label and production constraints.