While Blue Bell Knoll has some striking moments that are pure Cocteaus at their best -- the opening title track is especially lovely with a keyboard loop leading into Fraser 's ever-wonderful vocals, a light rhythm, and a great final Guthrie solo -- it's still the band's least noteworthy release since Garlands. Listen free to Cocteau Twins – Blue Bell Knoll (Blue Bell Knoll, Athol-Brose and more). 10 tracks (35:13). BLUE BELL KNOLL (Blue Bell Knoll): n. [Folklore] In old English legend, if one can hear the knoll (tolling) of the bluebell flower, then death is upon him. Blue Bell Knoll (1988) is the fifth album by Scottish band Cocteau Twins. This was the first LP by the Twins to receive major-label distribution in the USA, as it was originally licensed by Capitol Records from 4AD for North American release.