Medusa (Clan of Xymox album)

Medusa
Studio album by Clan of Xymox
Released	1st November 1986
Genre	Darkwave, gothic rock
Length	42:18
Label	4AD
Producer	Clan of Xymox, John Fryer
Clan of Xymox chronology
Clan of Xymox (1985) Medusa (1986) Twist of Shadows (1989)

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.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Melody Maker	favourable[2]
Sounds	favourable[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 written by Ronny Moorings, Pieter Nooten, and Anka Wolbert. 

No.	Title	Length
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

Personnel

• Ronny Moorings – vocals, guitar, keyboards
• Anka Wolbert – vocals, keyboards, bass guitar
• Pieter Nooten – vocals, keyboards

Technical

• John Fryer – production, engineering
• Keith Mitchell – engineering
• Vaughan Oliver – sleeve graphic design
• Nigel Grierson – sleeve photography

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.

External links

• Medusa at Discogs (list of releases)