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Clan of Xymox (also known as Xymox) blend an eclectic and vibrant mix of electronic pop, gothic rock, and acoustic folk. From the Netherlands, Xymox was established in 1985 by frontman Ronny Moorings and then live-in Anke Wolbert. Their first EP, Subsequent Pleasures added Pieter Nooten afterwards on keyboards and left a mark on an emerging Euro-wave market.
A chance meeting with Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard of Dead Can Dance led to an invitation to support that band on a UK tour, and then a recording contract with their record label, 4AD.
Their first two full length albums, self-titled Clan of Xymox and Medusa, comfortably settled Xymox into their own niche of blooming melodics and smooth grey lyrical originality, with Ronnie’s songwriting coming as a fresh and very welcome abstract to the plastic and packaged synthpop of the late 80s. In 1989, Ronnie saw a chance to evolve and left 4AD, releasing Twist of Shadows which proved to be their most complete and mature offering thusfar, and was their most successful yet.
With the next two albums, Phoenix and Metamorphosis, fans were left with something of an out of body experience - as Xymox was sounding nothing like themselves. Metamorphosis was truly that however, its failure created a catalyst for Moorings to jump to yet another label, part ways with his bandmates, and pickup Mojca Zugna on bass.
A chance meeting with Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard of Dead Can Dance led to an invitation to support that band on a UK tour, and then a recording contract with their record label, 4AD.
Their first two full length albums, self-titled Clan of Xymox and Medusa, comfortably settled Xymox into their own niche of blooming melodics and smooth grey lyrical originality, with Ronnie’s songwriting coming as a fresh and very welcome abstract to the plastic and packaged synthpop of the late 80s. In 1989, Ronnie saw a chance to evolve and left 4AD, releasing Twist of Shadows which proved to be their most complete and mature offering thusfar, and was their most successful yet.
With the next two albums, Phoenix and Metamorphosis, fans were left with something of an out of body experience - as Xymox was sounding nothing like themselves. Metamorphosis was truly that however, its failure created a catalyst for Moorings to jump to yet another label, part ways with his bandmates, and pickup Mojca Zugna on bass.
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boyled01 wrote:
yes....ebm
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Anastaxia_Xylf wrote:
yes,that's why I wrote ebm in quotation marks
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skinnydrifter wrote:
There's nothing EBM about Clan of Xymox. Pretty much everything even close to it is the SYNTHPOP influence
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Anastaxia_Xylf wrote:
Wtf?!Eldritch?muahah I can't see nothing of Andrew in Ronny at all,a "good" comparison.As for "an average gothic ebm band"...I still don't know any "ebm" band that has the same sound and the way of playing (even the frozen autumn sounds not like cox).So the first period of Xymox is the first period that was connected with 4AD,80s after all.2 part-"disco-experiments"-the most difficult for Ronny.The 3rd period is a new spurt,fresh blood.You should understand the reasons and consequence
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boyled01 wrote:
rubbish ever since twist of shadows in 89....back in the 80s they were something unique, something special......now they sound like an average gothic ebm band with ronny imitating andrew eldritch.....quite a fall since 1989 i'm afraid
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skinnydrifter wrote:
Great band god damn it. Lets leave it there... great new album, great songs
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Tu_Fui_Ego_Eris wrote:
: ) I Don't think I made any contradiction here, sir. As I said the tempo is the only similar thing I can find. But to me that's far not enough, otherwise all slow motion songs must be emotional/depth twins, just cause of the tempo. I do not find any resembles between them and wanted to share my opinion. If you find them similar that's fine. But don't need you to convince me how wrong am I, nor which song of 'ILWT' is better than 'Judas'. As you present it almost like a fact, not personal preference... …However, it's a one of a kind band, that never failed to charm me, so happy listening to everyone.
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skinnydrifter wrote:
"Except the slow motion" Sir, you just contradicted yourself... Yes they are very similar. But Hail Mary beats Judas, if Sea of Doubt doesn't... Hail Mary, seriously - outstanding
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Tu_Fui_Ego_Eris wrote:
I really can't understand this comparison between 'Sea of Doubt' and 'All I Have'. Exept the slow motion, I can't find any other similarities - neither in their moods, nor depths. I definitely prefer the second one much, much more, it's really a masterpiece. And yes, iaretehrulzor, 'Judas' absolutely rules ; )
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Gwrhkhsh wrote:
bullshit, sir.
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boyled01 wrote:
clan of xymox, medusa & twist of shadows their best....rubbish ever since
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Gwrhkhsh wrote:
@pushq - płyta była od już połowy października chyba ;)
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iaretehrulzor wrote:
By weaker I meant that I don't like it as much as I do the rest :)
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skinnydrifter wrote:
Sea of Doubt is not strong or weak, it's deep. Just like All I Have - That's why it rocks so much... Judas is alright, I like it... but it's all about Sea of Doubt and Hail Mary.
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iaretehrulzor wrote:
Really? In my opinion Sea of Doubt is one of the weaker tracks. Judas rules.
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skinnydrifter wrote:
Sea of Doubt is a killer track, I've probably said it before.
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pushq wrote:
Finally, CD is available in Poland. I was afraid it won't be released at all.
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tenrapid wrote:
loving Emily!
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skinnydrifter wrote:
Hail Mary!! haha, I love them
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android9791 wrote:
it's a shame more people don't know about them...
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