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Song to the SirenThis Mortal Coil

Independently chosen for2 of our lists. Here is what each of them said.

Released
1983
Label
4AD
On
Dream Pop and The Waxonia Desk — The Hundred
Updated
2026-08-29
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  1. Ranked No. 1 in Dream Pop

    Elizabeth Fraser and Robin Guthrie covering Tim Buckley, with almost nothing behind the voice but a treated guitar. The record that told a whole label what it was for.

  2. Picked by The Waxonia Desk — The Hundred

    Almost nothing behind the voice but a treated guitar, and it is still overwhelming. A cover version that has effectively replaced the original.