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==History==
==History==
===1981–1993===
===1984–1991===
[[Image:Xymox 1989 220px.jpg|thumb|left|alt=Ronny Moorings, Anka Wolbert and Pieter Nooten, 1989|Ronny Moorings, Anka Wolbert and Pieter Nooten, 1989]]
[[Image:Xymox 1991 220px.jpg|thumb|left|alt=Ronny Moorings, Anka Wolbert and Pieter Nooten, 1991|Ronny Moorings, Anka Wolbert and Pieter Nooten, 1989]]
The band formed in [[Amsterdam]] in 1981, consisting of Ronny Moorings, Anka Wolbert, Frank Weyzig, and Peter Nooten, and released a mini-album, ''Subsequent Pleasures'', in 1984.<ref name="strong">{{cite book|last=Strong|first=Martin Charles|title=The great indie discography|year=2003|publisher=Cannongate|isbn=9781841953359|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=HJfGtREyuSAC&pg=RA12-PT360}}</ref> They were invited to support [[Dead Can Dance]],<ref name="sutton">{{cite web|last=Sutton|first=Michael|title=Clan of Xymox: Biography|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/clan-of-xymox-p3905/biography/|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=1 January 2011}}</ref> and were signed to the indie label [[4AD]], which released their eponymous debut album in 1985.<ref name="strong"/> The track "7th Time" was picked up by [[John Peel]], leading to the band recording two of the [[List_of_Peel_sessions#C|Peel Sessions at the BBC]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Peel Sessions: 04/06/1985 - Xymox|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/sessions/1980s/1985/Jun04xymox/|publisher=[[BBC Radio 1]]|accessdate=1 January 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Peel Sessions: 03/11/1985 - Xymox|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/sessions/1980s/1985/Nov03xymox/|publisher=[[BBC Radio 1]]|accessdate=1 January 2011}}</ref>
The band formed in [[Amsterdam]] in 1981, consisting of Ronny Moorings, Anka Wolbert and released a mini-album, ''Subsequent Pleasures'', in 1984.<ref name="strong">{{cite book|last=Strong|first=Martin Charles|title=The great indie discography|year=2003|publisher=Cannongate|isbn=9781841953359|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=HJfGtREyuSAC&pg=RA12-PT360}}</ref> They were invited to support [[Dead Can Dance]],<ref name="sutton">{{cite web|last=Sutton|first=Michael|title=Clan of Xymox: Biography|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/clan-of-xymox-p3905/biography/|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=1 January 2011}}</ref> and were signed to the indie label [[4AD]], which released their eponymous debut album in 1985.<ref name="strong"/> The track "7th Time" was picked up by [[John Peel]], leading to the band recording two of the [[List_of_Peel_sessions#C|Peel Sessions at the BBC]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Peel Sessions: 04/06/1985 - Xymox|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/sessions/1980s/1985/Jun04xymox/|publisher=[[BBC Radio 1]]|accessdate=1 January 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Peel Sessions: 03/11/1985 - Xymox|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/sessions/1980s/1985/Nov03xymox/|publisher=[[BBC Radio 1]]|accessdate=1 January 2011}}</ref>


In 1987, now abbreviated as Xymox, they released their second and last album on 4AD, ''[[Medusa (Clan of Xymox album)|Medusa]]'', before signing with [[PolyGram]].<ref name="strong"/> Simultaneously, Pieter Nooten recorded and released his album ''Sleeps With The Fishes'' (4AD, 1987), in collaboration with [[Michael Brook]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Robins|first=Ira A.|title=The Trouser Press guide to '90s rock: the all-new fifth edition of The Trouser Press record guide|year=1997|publisher=Simon & Schuster|isbn=9780684814377|page=116|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=nH9oejneZtQC&q=%22Sleeps+With+The+Fishes%22+nooten&dq=%22Sleeps+With+The+Fishes%22+nooten&hl=en&ei=00QeTfK9AcXflgfJ9cWuDA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCYQ6AEwAA}}</ref>
In 1987, now abbreviated as Xymox, they released their second and last album on 4AD, ''[[Medusa (Clan of Xymox album)|Medusa]]'', before signing with [[PolyGram]].<ref name="strong"/> In the meantime, Pieter Nooten recorded and released his album ''Sleeps With The Fishes'' (4AD, 1987), in collaboration with [[Michael Brook]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Robins|first=Ira A.|title=The Trouser Press guide to '90s rock: the all-new fifth edition of The Trouser Press record guide|year=1997|publisher=Simon & Schuster|isbn=9780684814377|page=116|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=nH9oejneZtQC&q=%22Sleeps+With+The+Fishes%22+nooten&dq=%22Sleeps+With+The+Fishes%22+nooten&hl=en&ei=00QeTfK9AcXflgfJ9cWuDA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCYQ6AEwAA}}</ref>


The 12" release of the song "Blind Hearts" earned considerable club and college support <ref>Billboard April 29 1989 see :http://www.flickr.com/photos/57824173@N05/#photo5322067156</ref>
The band began to sound more accessible, their third album, ''Twist of Shadows'' (Polygram, 1989), being described as "electro-pop" but judged to sound "decidedly dated." The album's artwork was done by [[Vaughan Oliver]], and [[Tony Visconti]] provided string arrangements. A single, "Imagination," made the US charts.<ref name="strong"/> ''[[Spin (magazine)|SPIN]]'', however, praised the album and called it "still ethereal, big and foreboding"; it commented on Moorings' limited knowledge of [[English language|English]] and praised the production by Peter Walsh (of [[Simple Minds]] fame).<ref>{{cite news|last=Wright|first=Christian Logan|title=Rev. of Xymox, ''Twist of Shadows''|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=kPkc1_IBN2kC&pg=PA77|accessdate=31 December 2010|newspaper=[[Spin (magazine){{!}}SPIN]]|date=August 1989}}</ref> A track from the album, "Blind Hearts," was a college and club hit in the United States,<ref>{{cite news|last=Scott|first=Jane|title=Chance meeting leads to Xymox|url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/57824173@N05/5322022578/sizes/l/in/photostream/|accessdate=4 January 2011|newspaper=[[The Plain Dealer (newspaper){{!}}The Plain Dealer]]|date=30 June 1989}}</ref> charting on the [[Hot Dance Club Songs|Club Play Chart]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Coleman|first=Bill|title=New on the Charts|url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/57824173@N05/5321420083/sizes/l/in/photostream/|accessdate=4 January 2011|newspaper=[[Billboard (magazine){{!}}Billboard]]|date=29 April 1989}}</ref> By this time the band had moved to England, and released their fourth album, ''Phoenix'', on PolyGram in 1991;<ref name="strong"/> after this album, Anka Wolbert and Pieter Nooten left the band{{Citation needed|date=December 2010}}; Xymox left PolyGram to release ''Metamorphosis'' (1992) and ''Headclouds'' (1993) independently,<ref name="strong"/> on his own X-Ult label.{{Citation needed|date=January 2011}}
The band began to sound more accessible, their third album, ''Twist of Shadows'' (Polygram, 1989), being described as "electro-pop" with a new sound and gaining a new respect in the music world<ref>auburn plainsman ( auburn univ.) may 11 1989 author michael gordon</ref>." The album's artwork was done by [[Vaughan Oliver]], and [[Tony Visconti]] provided string arrangements. A single, "Obsession," made the US charts.<ref name="strong"/> ''[[Spin (magazine)|SPIN]]'' and was top 10 on the Gavin Report's alternative chart <ref>San Francisco Examiner july 16 1989 see : http://www.flickr.com/photos/57824173@N05/?saved=1</ref> Moorings's lyrics create a mood or feeling that transcends the meaning of the words<ref>auburn plainsman (auburn University) weekly may 11 1989 burelle's</ref> <ref>http://www.flickr.com/photos/57824173@N05/?saved=1</ref><ref>ref>auburn plainsman (auburn University) weekly may 11 1989 burelle's</ref>and praised the production by Peter Walsh
and praised the production by Peter Walsh (of [[Simple Minds]] fame).<ref>{{cite news|last=Wright|first=Christian Logan|title=Rev. of Xymox, ''Twist of Shadows''|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=kPkc1_IBN2kC&pg=PA77|accessdate=31 December 2010|newspaper=[[Spin (magazine){{!}}SPIN]]|date=August 1989}}</ref>. By this time the band had moved to England, and released their fourth album, ''Phoenix'', on PolyGram in 1991;<ref name="strong"/> after this album, Anka Wolbert and Pieter Nooten left the band{{Citation needed|date=December 2010}}; Xymox left PolyGram for Ronny Moorings to release the''Metamorphosis'' (1992) and ''Headclouds'' albums (1993) independently,<ref name="strong"/> on his own X-Ult label.{{Citation needed|date=January 2011}}
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===Clan of Xymox 1993 – present ===
===Clan of Xymox 1993 – present ===

Revision as of 05:28, 4 January 2011

Clan of Xymox

Clan of Xymox, also known as Xymox, are a goth band founded in the Netherlands in 1981. In the 1980s they knew moderate success, even scoring a hit single in the United States; they have been referred to as the "founding fathers of goth."[2] Though the band is still active and continues to tour and release records, of the original members (Ronny Moorings, Pieter Nooten, Frank Weyzig, and Anke [also Anka] Wolbert[1]), only Moorings remains in the band today.

History

1984–1991

Ronny Moorings, Anka Wolbert and Pieter Nooten, 1991
Ronny Moorings, Anka Wolbert and Pieter Nooten, 1989

The band formed in Amsterdam in 1981, consisting of Ronny Moorings, Anka Wolbert and released a mini-album, Subsequent Pleasures, in 1984.[1] They were invited to support Dead Can Dance,[4] and were signed to the indie label 4AD, which released their eponymous debut album in 1985.[1] The track "7th Time" was picked up by John Peel, leading to the band recording two of the Peel Sessions at the BBC.[5][6]

In 1987, now abbreviated as Xymox, they released their second and last album on 4AD, Medusa, before signing with PolyGram.[1] In the meantime, Pieter Nooten recorded and released his album Sleeps With The Fishes (4AD, 1987), in collaboration with Michael Brook.[7]

The 12" release of the song "Blind Hearts" earned considerable club and college support [8] The band began to sound more accessible, their third album, Twist of Shadows (Polygram, 1989), being described as "electro-pop" with a new sound and gaining a new respect in the music world[9]." The album's artwork was done by Vaughan Oliver, and Tony Visconti provided string arrangements. A single, "Obsession," made the US charts.[1] SPIN and was top 10 on the Gavin Report's alternative chart [10] Moorings's lyrics create a mood or feeling that transcends the meaning of the words[11] [12][13]and praised the production by Peter Walsh and praised the production by Peter Walsh (of Simple Minds fame).[14]. By this time the band had moved to England, and released their fourth album, Phoenix, on PolyGram in 1991;[1] after this album, Anka Wolbert and Pieter Nooten left the band[citation needed]; Xymox left PolyGram for Ronny Moorings to release theMetamorphosis (1992) and Headclouds albums (1993) independently,[1] on his own X-Ult label.[citation needed]

Clan of Xymox 1993 – present

In 1995 Ronny Moorings toured under the banner of Xymox in the Netherlands with former Clan Of Xymox band mates Will Anvers and Frank Weyzig and his girlfriend Mojca on keyboards. Ronny Moorings made in 1996 for Domark music for computer games with classical music and ambient sounding tracks.[citation needed]

In 1997 Ronny Moorings ended the Xymox era and restarted Clan of Xymox; he recruited besides Mojca new live members and started touring. The band signed with the independent US label Tess Records and released Hidden Faces.[15]

In 1998 Clan of Xymox got signed by Metropolis Records in the USA, at a time of increasing US interest in the band, and released Creatures, produced by Dave Allen.[15] Also, the live band, consisting of Moorings, Mojca, Rob Vonk (guitar), Rui Ramos (drums), and Nina Simic (keyboards), played at the Wave-Gotik-Treffen in Germany.[16] That same year, 4AD re-released Clan of Xymox and Medusa in the USA, and a US tour was planned for April and May of 1999,[15] ending at the Convergence Festival[citation needed] in New Orleans.[15]

In 2000 the band released Live, a double CD with nineteen tracks and two videos. The lineup consisted of Moorings on guitars & vocals; Mojca on bass guitar, keyboards and vocals; Rui Ramos drums; and Nina Simic on keyboards. The tracks were recorded during their Central and South American tour in 1999.[citation needed] In 2004, Best Of Clan of Xymox was released.[17]

Early 2009 Clan of Xymox switched labels, going to Trisol Records in Europe but staying on Metropolis in the USA and Gravitator in Russia. In July 2009 the single "Emily" was released[citation needed].

Discography

1983–1991: Ronny Moorings, Pieter Nooten and Anka Wolbert

Studio albums

  • Clan of Xymox – (LP Album) 1985 - 4AD, Boudisque • (CD Album) 1985 - 4AD • (1986) - Relativity
  • Medusa – (CD Album) 1986 - 4AD • (
  • Twist of Shadows – (CD Album) 1989 - Wing Records • (LP Album) 1989 - Wing Records, Polydor • (CS Album) 1989 - Wing Records
  • Phoenix – (CD Album) 1991 - Wing Records, Polydor (UK) •
  • "Phoenix" (CS Album) 1991 - Polydor (UK) • (LP Album) 1991 - Mercury, Polydor

Singles/EPs

  • "Subsequent Pleasures" – (12" Mini Album) 1983 - no label • (CD Album, Ltd. Edition) 1994 - Pseudonym
  • "A Day" – (12") 1985 - 4AD, Boudisque • (12") 1998 - Old Gold
  • "A Day/Stranger" – (12") 1985 - Contempo Records
  • "Louise" – (7") 1986 - Megadisc
  • "Muscoviet Musquito" – (7", Single Sided, Promo) 1986 - Virgin France
  • "Blind Hearts" – (12") 1987 - 4AD, Rough Trade (Germany) • (12") 1989 - Wing Records
  • "Obsession" – (12") 1989 - Wing Records, Polygram Records
  • "Imagination" – (12") 1989 - Wing Records • (CD Single) 1989 - Wing Records • (7" Single) Wing Records, Polydor
  • "Phoenix of My Heart" – (CD Maxi) 1991 - Wing Records, Polydor (US, UK), Polygram • (12") 1991 - Wing Records
  • "At the End of the Day" – (CD Maxi) 1991 - Wing Records • (12") 1991 - Wing Records

1992 – Present

Remixes

  • "Dream On/XDD" - (12") 1992 - X-ULT Records Ltd.
  • "Reaching Out" – (CD Maxi) 1993 - Zok Records • (12") 1993 - Zok Records
  • "Spiritual High (Club Mix)" - (12" Promo) 1993 - Zok Records
  • "Remix" – (CD Album, Ltd. Edition) 1994 - Zok Records

Singles/EPs

  • Subsequent Pleasures – (CD) 1994 - Pseudonym • (CD Album, Reissue) 2001 - Metropolis (RE-RELEASE)
  • "Out of the Rain" – (CD Maxi) 1997 - Tess Records
  • "This World" – (CD Maxi) 1998 - Tess Records
  • "Consolation" – (CD Maxi) 1999 - Metropolis
  • "Liberty" – (CD Maxi) 2000 - Metropolis, Pandaimonium Records
  • "The John Peel Sessions" – (CD EP) 2001 - Strange Fruit • (CD EP) 2003 - Celebration (Spain)
  • "There's No Tomorrow" – (CD Maxi) 2002 - Pandaimonium Records
  • "Weak In My Knees" – (CD Maxi, Enhanced) 2006 - Pandaimonium Records
  • "Heroes" – 2007 - Pandaimonium Records
  • "Emily" – (CD Maxi) 2009 - Trisol Music Group GmbH

Live Albums

  • Live – (CD + CD Enhanced) 2000 - Metropolis, Pandaimonium Records

Compilations

  • Remixes from the Underground – (2xCD) 2002 - Metropolis, Pandaimonium Records
  • The Best of Clan of Xymox – (CD Album) 2004 - Metropolis, Pandaimonium Records, Vision Music, Irond
  • Visible – (2xDVD) 2008 - Pandaimonium Records, Gravitator Records, Vision Music

Studio albums

  • Metamorphosis – (CD Album) 1992 – Mogull Entertainment, X-ULT Records Ltd.
  • Headclouds – (CD Album) 1993 - Zok Records, Off-Beat Records
  • Hidden Faces – (CD Album) 1997 - Tess Records • (CD Album) 2000 - Pandaimonium Records • (CD Album) 2006 - Gravitator Records
  • Creatures – (CD Album) 1999 - Metropolis • (CD Album) 1999 - Pandaimonium Records • (CD Album) 2006 - Gravitator Records
  • Farewell – (CD Album) 2003 - Metropolis, Pandaimonium Records, Irond, 2007 - Gravitator Records
  • Breaking Point – (CD Album) 2006 - Gravitator Records, Metropolis, Pandaimonium Records, Vision Music

Notes from the Underground – (CD Album) 2001 - Metropolis, Pandaimonium Records, 2007 - Gravitator Records

  • In Love We Trust – (CD Album) 2009 - Trisol Music Group/Metropolis/Gravitator Records

Remixes

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Strong, Martin Charles (2003). The great indie discography. Cannongate. ISBN 9781841953359.
  2. ^ a b "RPM News". CMJ New Music Monthly. 23 August 1999. Retrieved 31 December 2010.
  3. ^ Axel Schmidt, Klaus Neumann-Braun, Axel (2004). Die Welt der Gothics: Spielräume düster konnotierter Transzendenz. VS Verlag. pp. 269–70. ISBN 9783531143538. Retrieved 31 December 2010. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Sutton, Michael. "Clan of Xymox: Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
  5. ^ "Peel Sessions: 04/06/1985 - Xymox". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
  6. ^ "Peel Sessions: 03/11/1985 - Xymox". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
  7. ^ Robins, Ira A. (1997). The Trouser Press guide to '90s rock: the all-new fifth edition of The Trouser Press record guide. Simon & Schuster. p. 116. ISBN 9780684814377.
  8. ^ Billboard April 29 1989 see :http://www.flickr.com/photos/57824173@N05/#photo5322067156
  9. ^ auburn plainsman ( auburn univ.) may 11 1989 author michael gordon
  10. ^ San Francisco Examiner july 16 1989 see : http://www.flickr.com/photos/57824173@N05/?saved=1
  11. ^ auburn plainsman (auburn University) weekly may 11 1989 burelle's
  12. ^ http://www.flickr.com/photos/57824173@N05/?saved=1
  13. ^ ref>auburn plainsman (auburn University) weekly may 11 1989 burelle's
  14. ^ Wright, Christian Logan (August 1989). "Rev. of Xymox, Twist of Shadows". SPIN. Retrieved 31 December 2010.
  15. ^ a b c d Richards, David (10 April 1999). "Metropolis is Home For 'Creatures' From Electronica Group Clan of Xymox". Billboard. Retrieved 2 January 2011.
  16. ^ http://www.wave-gotik-treffen.de/past.php?reqYear=1998
  17. ^ Bonini, Alessandro (2006). New wave: Le guide discografiche. Gremese Editore. p. 102. ISBN 9788884404121. Retrieved 4 January 2011. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  18. ^ I:Scintilla remixed by Mortiis, Combichrist, KMFDM and Clan Of Xymox for new album
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