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
Released	1 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

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 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

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)