Medusa (Clan of Xymox album)

Medusa is the second studio album by Dutch dark wave band Clan of Xymox. It was released on 1 November 1986 by 4AD. Founding member Pieter Nooten re-recorded the songs "After the Call" and "Theme I" on Sleeps with the Fishes, his 1987 collaborative album with Michael Brook, following a brief split from the band.

Medusa
Studio album by
Clan of Xymox
Released1 November 1986
Genre
Length42:18
Label4AD
ProducerClan of Xymox and John Fryer
Clan of Xymox chronology
Clan of Xymox
(1985)		 Medusa
(1986)		 Twist of Shadows
(1989)
Singles from Medusa
  1. "Louise" / "Michelle"
    Released: December 1986

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Melody Makerfavourable[2]
Soundsfavourable[3]

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".[3]

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".[2]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Ronny Moorings, Pieter Nooten and Anka Wolbert.

No.TitleLength
1."Theme I"2:54
2."Medusa"5:53
3."Michelle"2:59
4."Theme II"1:43
5."Louise"5:17
6."Lorretine"3:33
7."Agonised by Love"5:18
8."Masquerade"3:54
9."After the Call"5:55
10."Back Door"4:52
CD reissue bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
11."Blind Hearts"4:19
12."A Million Things"4:37
13."Scum (Dance Mix)"7:12

Personnel
Technical
  • John Fryer – production, engineering
  • Keith Mitchell – engineering
  • Vaughan Oliver – sleeve graphic design
  • Nigel Grierson – sleeve photography
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References
  1. Mason, Stewart. "Medusa – Clan of Xymox : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  2. Mathur, Paul (January 1987). "Review: Medusa". Melody Maker.
  3. Swift, Harry (November 1986). "Medusa, Clan of Xymox". Sounds.
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