Cocteau Twins’ Liz Fraser EP Due

Intended as tribute to the late Jake Drake-Brockman.

By Blurt Staff

Iconoclastic chanteuse Elizabeth Fraser will have her new EP "Moses" issued Jan. 26 via Rough Trade, It is dedicated to celebrating the life of Jake Drake-Brockman, a close personal friend of both Fraser and her partner and musical collaborator, Damon Reece (Spiritualized, Massive Attack, Echo & The Bunnymen, BOM).

The musician was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident in September. Fraser and Reece said in a statement, "That the passing of such a wonderful man and great friend cannot go unmarked." All proceeds from the sale are going to Jake's family.

For early adopters, the iTunes EP version can be found here:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/moses-ep/id340381781


Jake was a pivotal latterday member of Echo and The Bunnymen as well as with BOM and The Hook ‘Em Boys; he was also a highly respected sound engineer for the BBC.

Add Fraser and Reece:

"A talented musician, a technical genius/blagger, a jack-of-all-trades and master of many, Jake was a vibrant reminder to us all of what it is to be alive. His lust for life, keen intellect and Dunkirk spirit were a beacon of light in a world that is rapidly fading into mediocrity and convenience. As unique and individual as the classic motorcycles he loved so much, Jake was the last of the Mohicans. The Earth is a duller planet without him."

"Moses" was written and performed by Jake, Elizabeth and Damon and is backed with two re-mixes: the first by Thighpaulsandra (Julian Cope, Spiritualized, Coil) and the second by Andy Jenks (previously of Alpha and presently of The Flies, Spaceland).

Read an interview with Fraser about the EP in Britain's The Guardian:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/nov/26/cocteau-twins-elizabeth-fraser-interview