Medusa (Clan of Xymox album)

Medusa
Studio album by Clan of Xymox
Released	November 1986
Genre	Post-punk gothic rock dark wave
Length	42:18
Label	4AD
Producer	Clan of Xymox and John Fryer
Clan of Xymox chronology
Clan of Xymox (1985) Medusa (1986) Twist of Shadows (1989)
Singles from Medusa
"Louise" / "Michelle" Released: December 1986

Medusa is the second studio album by Dutch dark wave band Clan of Xymox. It was released in 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.

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
Melody Maker	favourable
Sounds	favourable

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 are 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

CD reissue bonus tracks

No.	Title	Length
11.	"Blind Hearts"	4:19
12.	"A Million Things"	4:37
13.	"Scum (Dance Mix)"	7:12

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

External links

• Medusa at Discogs (list of releases)