Released 1st November 1986 Release date 1 November 1986 Label 4AD | Length 42:18 Producer John Fryer Genres Dark wave, Gothic rock | |
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Medusa
(1986) Twist of Shadows
(1989) Artists Clan of Xymox, Anka Wolbert Similar Clan of Xymox albums, Gothic rock albums | ||
Medusa is the second studio album by Dutch darkwave band Clan of Xymox. It was released in 1st November 1986 by 4AD. Founding member Pieter Nooten would re-record the songs "After the Call" and "Theme I" on his 1987 debut solo album Sleeps with the Fishes, following a brief split from the band.
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Critical reception
Medusa is seen by some critics as the group's career high point. Sounds described Medusa as an "overriding achievement [...] every track sounds like the finale to a brooding epic overture".
Melody Maker wrote, "Sleek, efficient, even dramatic, Xymox understand the value of a direct understatement [...] [Medusa is] a bright flash of hope in these blackout days".
Track listing
All tracks written by Ronny Moorings, Pieter Nooten, and Anka Wolbert.
Personnel
Songs
1Theme I2:55
2Medusa5:54
3Michelle2:59