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'''Clan of Xymox''', also known as '''Xymox''', are a [[Gothic rock|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."<ref name="rpm">{{cite news|title=RPM News|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=rMh6fcsRx1sC&pg=PA36|accessdate=31 December 2010|newspaper=[[CMJ New Music Monthly]]|date=23 August 1999}}</ref> |
'''Clan of Xymox''', also known as '''Xymox''', are a [[Gothic rock|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."<ref name="rpm">{{cite news|title=RPM News|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=rMh6fcsRx1sC&pg=PA36|accessdate=31 December 2010|newspaper=[[CMJ New Music Monthly]]|date=23 August 1999}}</ref> Clan of Xymox is centered around Ronny Moorings, founder and only permanent member of the group. [http://www.musicfolio.com/modernrock/xymox.html musicfolio]<ref>Said Sukkarieh, musicfolio.com, 6/99</ref>The Band is still active and continues to tour and release records.[http://www.discogs.com/artist/Clan+Of+Xymox discography Clan Of Xymox][http://www.clanofxymox.com/disco.html ref : discography] |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===1981–1991=== |
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[[Image:Xymox 1989 220px.jpg|thumb|left|alt=Ronny Moorings, Anka Wolbert and Pieter Nooten, 1989|Ronny Moorings, Anka Wolbert and Pieter Nooten, 1989]] |
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According to some sources, Clan of Xymox formed in [[Nijmegen]] in 1981 with the pairing of Ronny Moorings and Anka Wolbert.<ref>Carol Anastasio Alternative Press 1985</ref>{{Full}}<ref>Gothic II Peter Matzke & Tobias Seeliger</ref>{{Full}} [[Allmusic]] concurs with the location and lineup, but lists the year of formation as 1983.<ref name="sutton"/> Other sources set the forming of the band in 1981 [[Amsterdam]], with core band members Ronny Moorings, Anka Wolbert, Frank Weyzig, and Pieter Nooten,<ref name="strong"/><ref name="bonini"/> |
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The band released a mini-album, ''Subsequent Pleasures'', in 1983.<ref>Carol Anastasio Alternative Press 1985</ref><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]] and were signed to the indie label [[4AD]], which released a year later their eponymous debut album in 1985. Frank Weyzig had joined the band in that year as well.<ref name="strong"/><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> 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> |
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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"/> 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> |
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The band's third album, ''[[Twist of Shadows]]'', was released on Polygram in 1989. In the United States, ''Twist of Shadows'', and its successor, ''Phoenix'', were released by Wing Records, a subsidiary of [[Polydor Records]], and these two albums created a US cult following for the band.<ref name="metropolis"/> |
The band's third album, ''[[Twist of Shadows]]'', was released on Polygram in 1989. In the United States, ''Twist of Shadows'', and its successor, ''Phoenix'', were released by Wing Records, a subsidiary of [[Polydor Records]], and these two albums created a US cult following for the band.<ref name="metropolis"/> The singles "Imagination" and "Obsession" made the US and Billboard charts.[http://www.billboard.com/song/xymox/obsession/843969#/song/xymox/obsession/843969 Billboard charts]<ref name="strong"/> 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]]|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 Ronny Moorings and Anka Wolbert had moved to England [http://www.darkside.ru/interviews/interview.phtml?id=310&dlang=en move 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 due to disagreements about the band's musical direction.<ref name="sutton"/><ref>{{cite web | title = Pieter Nooten: "To be honest I never listen to pop music" | url= http://www.unruhr.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2861:pieter-nooten-qto-be-honest-i-never-listen-to-pop-musicq&catid=14:geschw&Itemid=30 | author = Mic | date = 19 September 2010 | accessdate = 26 January 2011 | publisher = unrurh}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Xymox left PolyGram and released ''Metamorphosis'' (1992) and ''Headclouds'' (1993) independently.<ref name="strong"/> In 1995 Ronny Moorings toured under the banner of Xymox in the Netherlands, including girlfriend and band member Mojca.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.premonition.org/premor.php3?lien=actu/actu.php3X1Xactuid=219003&ta=10 | title = Clan of Xymox | work = Premonition | date = August 2003 | accessdate = 26 January 2011 | last = Labussière | first = Christophe}}</ref> |
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===1991 – present === |
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In 1997 the band's name was reverted to Clan of Xymox; Moorings recruited new live members, besides Mojca, and started touring. The band signed with the independent US label Tess Records and released ''Hidden Faces'',<ref name="metropolis">{{cite news|last=Richards|first=David|title=Metropolis is Home For 'Creatures' From Electronica Group Clan of Xymox|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=6QwEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA14|accessdate=2 January 2011|newspaper=[[Billboard (magazine){{!}}Billboard]]|date=10 April 1999}}</ref> produced by [[David M. Allen]].<ref name="bonini">{{cite book|last=Bonini|first=Alessandro|title=New wave|year=2006|publisher=Gremese Editore|isbn=9788884404121|pages=101–102|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=Tkf_aTPEWOkC&pg=PA102|coauthors=Emanuele Tamagnini|accessdate=5 January 2011}}</ref> 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''.<ref name="metropolis"/> That same year, 4AD re-released ''Clan of Xymox'' and ''Medusa'' in the USA, and a US tour was planned for April and May 1999.<ref name="metropolis"/> The band at that time consisted of Moorings, Mojca (bass), Rob Vonk (guitar), Sharon Soffner (keyboards), and Rui Ramos (drums).<ref name="metropolis"/> |
In 1997 the band's name was reverted to Clan of Xymox; Moorings recruited new live members, besides Mojca, and started touring. The band signed with the independent US label Tess Records and released ''Hidden Faces'',<ref name="metropolis">{{cite news|last=Richards|first=David|title=Metropolis is Home For 'Creatures' From Electronica Group Clan of Xymox|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=6QwEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA14|accessdate=2 January 2011|newspaper=[[Billboard (magazine){{!}}Billboard]]|date=10 April 1999}}</ref> produced by [[David M. Allen]].<ref name="bonini">{{cite book|last=Bonini|first=Alessandro|title=New wave|year=2006|publisher=Gremese Editore|isbn=9788884404121|pages=101–102|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=Tkf_aTPEWOkC&pg=PA102|coauthors=Emanuele Tamagnini|accessdate=5 January 2011}}</ref> 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''.<ref name="metropolis"/> That same year, 4AD re-released ''Clan of Xymox'' and ''Medusa'' in the USA, and a US tour was planned for April and May 1999.<ref name="metropolis"/> The band at that time consisted of Moorings, Mojca (bass), Rob Vonk (guitar), Sharon Soffner (keyboards), and Rui Ramos (drums).<ref name="metropolis"/> |
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In October 2000 the band, without Vonk and Soffner, and with the addition of Nina Simic (keyboards), released ''Live'',<ref name="strong"/> a double CD with nineteen tracks and two videos.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.allmusic.com/album/live-main-entry-r502487 | title = ''Live'' | publisher = AMG | accessdate = 26 January 2011}}</ref> In 2001, they released ''Notes from the Underground''.<ref name="strong"/> In September 2004, ''Best Of Clan of Xymox'' was released, with re-recorded versions of early hits as well as later offerings.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-best-of-clan-of-xymox-r707163/review | title = ''The Best of Clan of Xymox'' | publisher = AMG | accessdate = 26 January 2011}}</ref> |
In October 2000 the band, without Vonk and Soffner, and with the addition of Nina Simic (keyboards), released ''Live'',<ref name="strong"/> a double CD with nineteen tracks and two videos.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.allmusic.com/album/live-main-entry-r502487 | title = ''Live'' | publisher = AMG | accessdate = 26 January 2011}}</ref> In 2001, they released ''Notes from the Underground''.<ref name="strong"/> Clan of Xymox released a remix album named ''Remixes From The Underground'' in 2002 , including remixes from ''Iris'', ''Front 242'', ''Assemblage 23'' etc.a two-disc set of remixes of Clan of Xymox's 2001 album, ''Notes From the Underground''.<ref>http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,1688155,00.html</ref> soon to be followed by the release in 2003 of the "Farewell " album.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/Clan-Of-Xymox-Farewell/release/188444 discogs.com].</ref> In September 2004, ''Best Of Clan of Xymox'' was released, with re-recorded versions of early hits as well as later offerings.<ref>http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,3028571,00.html</ref> [http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,3028571,00.html http://www.artistdirect.com]<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-best-of-clan-of-xymox-r707163/review | title = ''The Best of Clan of Xymox'' | publisher = AMG | accessdate = 26 January 2011}}</ref> |
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2006 saw the release of ''Breaking Point''<ref>http://www.musicfolio.com/modernrock/xymox.html</ref> |
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The first DVD release ( Europe only ) for Clan Of Xymox was in 2008 , a double DVD with videos , live performances and an interview with Ronny Moorings<ref>http://www.discogs.com/Clan-Of-Xymox-Visible/release/1296034</ref> following in July 2009 with the release of the single "Emily"<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.allmusic.com/album/emily-r1632920 | title = Emily | publisher = AMG | accessdate = 26 January 2011}}</ref> to be followed with the 10 track studio album named "In Love We Trust" released that year on Trisol Records, Metropolis USA and Gravitator in Russia .The band up to date are still Ronny Moorings , Mario Usai , Yvonne de Ray and Mojca Zugna.<ref>http://www.musicfolio.com/modernrock/xymox.html</ref>[http://www.clanofxymox.com/faq.html bandmembers] |
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This year 2011, May 20 will see a new album release named "Darkest Hour " <ref>http://www.musicfolio.com/modernrock/xymox.html</ref> |
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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.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.allmusic.com/album/emily-r1632920 | title = Emily | publisher = AMG | accessdate = 26 January 2011}}</ref> |
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The song "Delete " Is currently posted on youtube as a promotional vehicle for the new album release. |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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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] Clan of Xymox is centered around Ronny Moorings, founder and only permanent member of the group. musicfolio[4]The Band is still active and continues to tour and release records.discography Clan Of Xymoxref : discography
History
According to some sources, Clan of Xymox formed in Nijmegen in 1981 with the pairing of Ronny Moorings and Anka Wolbert.[5][full citation needed][6][full citation needed] Allmusic concurs with the location and lineup, but lists the year of formation as 1983.[7] Other sources set the forming of the band in 1981 Amsterdam, with core band members Ronny Moorings, Anka Wolbert, Frank Weyzig, and Pieter Nooten,[1][8]
The band released a mini-album, Subsequent Pleasures, in 1983.[9][1] They were invited to support Dead Can Dance and were signed to the indie label 4AD, which released a year later their eponymous debut album in 1985. Frank Weyzig had joined the band in that year as well.[1][7] The track "7th Time" was picked up by John Peel, leading to the band recording two of the Peel Sessions at the BBC.[10][11]
In 1987, now abbreviated as Xymox, they released their second and last album on 4AD, Medusa, before signing with PolyGram.[1] Simultaneously, Pieter Nooten recorded and released his album Sleeps With The Fishes (4AD, 1987), in collaboration with Michael Brook.[12]
The band's third album, Twist of Shadows, was released on Polygram in 1989. In the United States, Twist of Shadows, and its successor, Phoenix, were released by Wing Records, a subsidiary of Polydor Records, and these two albums created a US cult following for the band.[13] The singles "Imagination" and "Obsession" made the US and Billboard charts.Billboard charts[1] A track from the album, "Blind Hearts," was a college and club hit in the United States,[14] charting on the Club Play Chart.[15] By this time Ronny Moorings and Anka Wolbert had moved to England move to England, and released their fourth album, Phoenix, on PolyGram in 1991;[1] after this album, Anka Wolbert and Pieter Nooten left the band due to disagreements about the band's musical direction.[7][16]
Xymox left PolyGram and released Metamorphosis (1992) and Headclouds (1993) independently.[1] In 1995 Ronny Moorings toured under the banner of Xymox in the Netherlands, including girlfriend and band member Mojca.[17]
In 1997 the band's name was reverted to Clan of Xymox; Moorings recruited new live members, besides Mojca, and started touring. The band signed with the independent US label Tess Records and released Hidden Faces,[13] produced by David M. Allen.[8] 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.[13] That same year, 4AD re-released Clan of Xymox and Medusa in the USA, and a US tour was planned for April and May 1999.[13] The band at that time consisted of Moorings, Mojca (bass), Rob Vonk (guitar), Sharon Soffner (keyboards), and Rui Ramos (drums).[13]
In October 2000 the band, without Vonk and Soffner, and with the addition of Nina Simic (keyboards), released Live,[1] a double CD with nineteen tracks and two videos.[18] In 2001, they released Notes from the Underground.[1] Clan of Xymox released a remix album named Remixes From The Underground in 2002 , including remixes from Iris, Front 242, Assemblage 23 etc.a two-disc set of remixes of Clan of Xymox's 2001 album, Notes From the Underground.[19] soon to be followed by the release in 2003 of the "Farewell " album.[20] In September 2004, Best Of Clan of Xymox was released, with re-recorded versions of early hits as well as later offerings.[21] http://www.artistdirect.com[22] 2006 saw the release of Breaking Point[23]
The first DVD release ( Europe only ) for Clan Of Xymox was in 2008 , a double DVD with videos , live performances and an interview with Ronny Moorings[24] following in July 2009 with the release of the single "Emily"[25] to be followed with the 10 track studio album named "In Love We Trust" released that year on Trisol Records, Metropolis USA and Gravitator in Russia .The band up to date are still Ronny Moorings , Mario Usai , Yvonne de Ray and Mojca Zugna.[26]bandmembers
This year 2011, May 20 will see a new album release named "Darkest Hour " [27] The song "Delete " Is currently posted on youtube as a promotional vehicle for the new album release.
Discography
Studio albums
- Clan of Xymox (LP, 4AD, 1985)
- Medusa (CD, 4AD, 1986)
- Twist of Shadows (CD, Wing, 1989)
- Phoenix (CD, Wing Records/Polydor, 1991)
- Metamorphosis (CD, Mogull Entertainment/X-ULT, 1992)
- Headclouds (CD, Zok/Off-Beat, 1993)
- Hidden Faces (CD, Tess, 1997)
- Creatures (CD, Metropolis/Pandaimonium, 1999; re-released, Gravitator, 2006)
- Farewell (CD, Metropolis/Pandaimonium, 2003; re-released, Gravitator, 2007)
- Breaking Point (CD, Gravitator/Metropolis/Pandaimonium/Vision Music, 2006)
- Notes from the Underground, (CD, Metropolis/Pandaimonium, 2001; re-released, Gravitator, 2007
- In Love We Trust, (CD, Trisol/Metropolis/Gravitator, 2009)
Singles/EPs
- "Subsequent Pleasures" (12", no label, 1983; re-released, Pseudonym, 1994)
- "A Day" (12", 4AD, 1985; re-released, Old Gold, 1998)
- "A Day/Stranger" (12", Contempo, 1985)
- "Louise" (7", Megadisc, 1986)
- "Muscoviet Musquito" (promotional 7", Virgin France 1986)
- "Blind Hearts" (12", 4AD/Rough Trade, 1987; re-released, Wing, 1989)
- "Obsession" (12", Wing/PolyGram, 1989)
- "Imagination" (12" and CD-single, Wing, 1989)
- "Phoenix" (CS and LP, Polydor, 1991)
- "Phoenix of My Heart" (Maxi CD and 12", Wing/Polydor, 1991)
- "At the End of the Day" (Maxi CD and 12", Wing, 1991)
- "Out of the Rain" (Maxi CD, Tess, 1997)
- "This World" (Maxi CD, Tess, 1998)
- "Consolation" (Maxi CD, Metropolis, 1999)
- "Liberty" (Maxi CD, Metropolis/Pandaimonium, 2000)
- "The John Peel Sessions" (CD EP, Strange Fruit, 2001; re-released, Celebration, 2003)
- "There's No Tomorrow" (Maxi CD, Pandaimonium, 2002
- "Weak In My Knees" (Maxi CD, Pandaimonium, 2006)
- "Heroes" (Pandaimonium, 2007
- "Emily" (Maxi CD, Trisol, 2009)
Remixes
- "Dream On/XDD" (12", X-ULT, 1992)
- "Reaching Out" (Maxi CD and 12", Zok, 1993)
- "Spiritual High (Club Mix)" (promotional 12", Zok, 1993)
- "Remix" – (CD, Zok, 1994)
Live albums
- Live (CD, Metropolis/Pandaimonium, 2000)
Compilations
- Remixes from the Underground (double CD, Metropolis/Pandaimonium, 2002)
- The Best of Clan of Xymox (CD, Metropolis/Pandaimonium/Vision Music/Irond, 2004)
- Visible (double DVD, Pandaimonium/Gravitator/Vision Music, 2008)
Remixes of other artists
- I:Scintilla, "Scin", on Optiks (2007)[28]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Strong, Martin Charles (2003). The great indie discography. Cannongate. ISBN 9781841953359.
- ^ a b "RPM News". CMJ New Music Monthly. 23 August 1999. Retrieved 31 December 2010.
- ^ 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.
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- ^ Carol Anastasio Alternative Press 1985
- ^ Gothic II Peter Matzke & Tobias Seeliger
- ^ a b c Sutton, Michael. "Clan of Xymox: Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
- ^ a b Bonini, Alessandro (2006). New wave. Gremese Editore. pp. 101–102. ISBN 9788884404121. Retrieved 5 January 2011.
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- ^ "Peel Sessions: 04/06/1985 - Xymox". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
- ^ "Peel Sessions: 03/11/1985 - Xymox". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c d e Richards, David (10 April 1999). "Metropolis is Home For 'Creatures' From Electronica Group Clan of Xymox". Billboard. Retrieved 2 January 2011.
- ^ Scott, Jane (30 June 1989). "Chance meeting leads to Xymox". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
- ^ Coleman, Bill (29 April 1989). "New on the Charts". Billboard. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
- ^ Mic (19 September 2010). "Pieter Nooten: "To be honest I never listen to pop music"". unrurh. Retrieved 26 January 2011.
- ^ Labussière, Christophe (August 2003). "Clan of Xymox". Premonition. Retrieved 26 January 2011.
- ^ "Live". AMG. Retrieved 26 January 2011.
- ^ http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,1688155,00.html
- ^ discogs.com.
- ^ http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,3028571,00.html
- ^ "The Best of Clan of Xymox". AMG. Retrieved 26 January 2011.
- ^ http://www.musicfolio.com/modernrock/xymox.html
- ^ http://www.discogs.com/Clan-Of-Xymox-Visible/release/1296034
- ^ "Emily". AMG. Retrieved 26 January 2011.
- ^ http://www.musicfolio.com/modernrock/xymox.html
- ^ http://www.musicfolio.com/modernrock/xymox.html
- ^ I:Scintilla remixed by Mortiis, Combichrist, KMFDM and Clan Of Xymox for new album