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Scooterboys From The Pool
Scooterboys From The Pool (limited 'black inside milk clear' vinyl LP)
Cat: CITI 033. Rel: 29 Apr 25
The Saving Rain (3:25)
Lost In The Northern Lights (4:24)
Mon Reve (2:24)
Your Time (4:07)
Make Yourself At Home (3:14)
Another Body Found (3:49)
Murderous Earth (4:05)
Crashpark (2:02)
The Lie (3:48)
Scooterboys From The Pool (4:14)
Review: Cititrax proudly presents the debut LP from Another Body Found here, which is the latest moniker of A// who is well known for his pioneering work as Le Syndicat Electronique. Emerging from the French underground with a dark electro, industrial, minimal synth and wave style, he has a stark and visceral take on raw energy and haunting atmospheres. There are plenty of mechanical, hypnotic beats here with heft bass and hints of dystopian fears. The title track reimagines Bronski Beat's 'Smalltown Boy' and strips it to its emotional core, 'Lost In The Northern Lights' has a cold, urgent sound and 'Murderous Earth' is brilliantly unsettling and melancholic.
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 in stock $26.59
The Universe Is Expanding
Cat: TW 1180. Rel: 29 Apr 25
Particle Beam
Welcome To The End
Clean
Space Age Blues
Identify Yourself
Constellations
I'm On My Way
Relics
Best Friend
Robotnik
Isolation99
Nervous
65 Million Miles
Space
Debris
 in stock $21.90
SO10 (10th Anniversary Edition)
Cat: ATK 10. Rel: 08 May 25
My People (3:33)
It's True (3:25)
Vagabonds (4:03)
Corresponder (3:38)
Only Humans Cry (4:00)
Love Blind (4:04)
Radar (Luke Mornay mix) (4:15)
Rise (4:12)
West Country River (6:34)
Loved Up Lovers (2:50)
 in stock $19.40
Luminescent Bridge
Luminescent Bridge (cassette single limited to 200 copies)
Cat: DSR 297MC. Rel: 28 Apr 25
Obliquity Of The Ecliptic (8:42)
Luminescent Bridge (9:21)
 in stock $13.02
Lost Themes (10th Anniversary Expanded Edition)
Lost Themes (10th Anniversary Expanded Edition) (hot pink vinyl LP + pink vinyl 7" with obi-strip)
Cat: SBR 369LPC2. Rel: 08 May 25
Vortex (4:44)
Obsidian (8:23)
Fallen (4:41)
Domain (6:32)
Mystery (4:33)
Abyss (6:06)
Wraith (4:30)
Purgatory (4:39)
Night (3:37)
Cruisin' With Mr. Scratch (7") (4:13)
Dominator (4:02)
Review: John Carpenter's knack for cinematic storytelling without the screen takes centre stage on this deluxe reissue, marking ten years since the release of the great American soundtrack artist's first Lost Themes edition. The new expanded edition, complete with artwork by Greg Ruth, offers more than just a nostalgic revisit; it adds a new 7" featuring two unreleased tracks, 'Cruisin' With Mr. Scratch' and 'Dominator', both pulled from the original sessions. When it first came out, the album stood out for its vivid, visceral style, blending horror, science fiction, and eerie synthwork into standalone pieces that could easily score unseen films.
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 in stock $37.97
Pando
Pando (orange vinyl LP)
Cat: STR 73LP. Rel: 08 May 25
Umschalter (2:14)
Som Bom Magnifico (4:45)
Spider City (3:24)
Music Machine (3:56)
Responde A La Pregunta (3:09)
Enjoy (3:40)
Yeah! (1:59)
Someone Call An Ambulance (3:20)
Ogov Gokh (7:19)
White Star (4:37)
Thoughtless (5:07)
Undegun (3:07)
 in stock $26.89
Pando
Pando (CD)
Cat: STR 73CD. Rel: 08 May 25
Umschalter (2:14)
Som Bom Magnifico (4:45)
Spider City (3:24)
Music Machine (3:56)
Responde A La Pregunta (3:09)
Enjoy (3:40)
Yeah! (1:59)
Someone Call An Ambulance (3:20)
Ogov Gokh (7:19)
White Star (4:37)
Thoughtless (5:07)
Undegun (3:07)
 in stock $12.19
Party Edits
Cat: BUMPE 001. Rel: 01 May 25
Computers (5:28)
Time Of War (5:10)
Talk To Me (4:26)
Paranoia (4:52)
Lies (4:44)
Dub To Destruct (5:32)
Review: Blkmarket Underground Music Party Edits is a sub-label to the influential Blkmarket, an esteemed label and event series in New York. Contrary to what that catalogue number might indicate, this is actaully their second release and has Facets at the controls. First up is 'Computers' with its raw and snappy analogue drum sounds and late-night synth details. 'Time Of War' is another full-fat blend of analogue drum thump and driving synth motifs, 'Talk To Me' has crashing cold-wave synths and deadpan vocals and 'Paranoia' has loopy vocals and moody atmospheres for freaky dancing. 'Lies' and 'Dub To Destruct' shut down this varied and retro-tinged EP with jerking rhythms that will do plenty of damage.
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 in stock $17.19
Eisbaer
Eisbaer (limited blue vinyl 12")
Cat: WRWTFWW 041BLUE. Rel: 30 Apr 25
Eisbar (4:47)
FILM 2 (3:38)
Ich Lieb Sie (3:15)
Review: Few tracks capture the icy allure of early 80s electronic experimentation quite like this underground classic. Originally released in 1981, this Swiss post-punk/coldwave classic has transcended its era, becoming a cult favorite across underground scenes and DJ sets of various genres. Now reissued on limited blue vinyl, its influence remains undeniable. 'Eisbaer' is a track that bridges stark, minimalist electronics with the raw energy of post-punk. The hypnotic bassline and cold, robotic drum programming lay a foundation for jagged guitar stabs and eerie synth flourishes, creating an urgent, mechanical pulse. The disaffected, almost mantra-like vocalsideclaring "Ich mochte ein Eisbar sein" ("I want to be a polar bear")iheighten its existential detachment. Echoes of Throbbing Gristle's industrial edge and Cabaret Voltaire's abstract electronics blend seamlessly with the emerging synth-pop movement, helping to push new wave into more danceable, electronic territory. Side B's 'Film 2' takes a more abrasive approach, a pounding, near-industrial instrumental that pulses with motorik intensity. 'Ich Lieb Sie' is more restrained but equally unsettling, its sparse arrangement and ghostly atmosphere reinforcing Grauzone's unique ability to evoke emotion through minimalism. Timeless and still chillingly modern, this reissue ensures that Eisbar and its B-sides continue to inspire. A crucial document of coldwave's evolution, reaffirming why this track remains a DJ favourite decades later.
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 in stock $17.19
Paul Hardcastle (40th Anniversary Edition) (Record Store Day RSD 2025)
Paul Hardcastle (40th Anniversary Edition) (Record Store Day RSD 2025) (red vinyl LP with obi-strip) (1 per customer)
Cat: CHYL 1517. Rel: 01 May 25
In The Beginning (1:56)
19 (6:15)
King Tut (3:42)
Don't Waste My Time (4:18)
Central Park (3:50)
Just For Money (5:07)
Moonhopper (4:09)
Better (2:48)
Strollin' (3:30)
Rainforest (7:07)
Review: Paul Hardcastle's self-titled 1985 debut receives a special reissue for Record Store Day 2025 in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Remastered at AIR Mastering for the occasion, this synth-pop milestone showcases Hardcastle's innovative fusion of electro, jazz-funk and socially conscious themes. It is of course anchored by the chart-topping anti-war anthem '19' but also features standout tracks like 'Just For Money,' 'Rainforest' and 'Don't Waste My Time' featuring Carol Kenyon. The album comes from a key moment in '80s electronic music this reissue reaffirms Hardcastle's enduring influence on it.
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 in stock $24.95
Electronic Sound
Cat: DH 0034CD. Rel: 08 May 25
Under The Mersey Wall
No Time Or Space
 in stock $14.69
Shining Star (Record Store Day RSD 2025)
Shining Star (Record Store Day RSD 2025) (7" + insert) (1 per customer)
Cat: HR7S 322. Rel: 30 Apr 25
Shining Star (3:32)
Shining Star (instrumental) (3:31)
 in stock $23.27
Alamut
Alamut (2xCD box set)
Cat: CDSTUMM 506. Rel: 08 May 25
Overture (CD1) (4:35)
Secret Gardens (10:14)
Fedayeen (7:20)
Transition (3:46)
Meditation I (7:47)
War (CD2) (9:02)
Doors Of Perception (13:28)
Metaverse (8:23)
Meditation II & Epilogue (12:13)
 in stock $18.29
Alamut
Alamut (2xLP + booklet)
Cat: STUMM 506. Rel: 08 May 25
Overture (4:35)
Secret Gardens (10:14)
Fedayeen (7:20)
Transition (3:46)
Meditation I (7:47)
War (9:02)
Doors Of Perception (13:28)
Metaverse (8:23)
Meditation II & Epilogue (12:13)
Review: Laibach and A/political present Alamut, a new, symphonic album inspired by Vladimir Bartol's 1938 novel of the same name. Recounting an 11th-century Persian tale - centered on the charismatic and enigmatic Hassan-i Sabbah, leader of the Nizari Ismailis and founder of the Order of Assassins - this is a shadowy, ninja-black-wax initiation into an esoteric order of spies. Laibach's work blends classical Persian poetry, minimalist orchestral textures, and industrial elements, reflecting both historical propaganda tactics and Bartol's critique of rising Fascism in 1930s Italy. Released on double vinyl and CD box set through Mute, the album was recorded in 2022 at a former Crusader castle in Ljubljana; it features the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra, Tehran's Human-Voice Ensemble, the Gallina Women's Choir, and the women's accordion orchestra AccordiOna, conducted by Navid Goharib.
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 in stock $31.88
Moire
Moire (LP)
Cat: DEL 20. Rel: 30 Apr 25
Dram (4:19)
Entre Les Bambous (2:43)
Grand Fond (2:34)
Le Tour Des Roches (4:33)
Ascension (3:55)
La Chambre (5:02)
Tango Charlie (4:07)
Comme Un Iceberg (4:59)
Trop Tard (2:51)
 in stock $27.45
Fee Fi Fo Fum
Cat: ATH 134. Rel: 01 May 25
Fee Fi Fo Fum (3:57)
Fee Fi Fo Fum (dub) (3:56)
Review: Don Thigpen's artistic debut came under the pseudonym LEO, inspired by his zodiac sign and his desire to bring an edgy persona to his music. A familiar face behind many notable tracks from the Jackson area, Thigpen, along with his friend Sam Anderson, also recorded the highly sought-after 'Shirley Baby' on his CJR (Capitol Jackson Records) label. 'Fee Fi Fo Fum' marks LEO's electro-infused contribution to the 80s wave of computer culture; inviting parallels to Zapp & Roger's 'Computer Love,' the track humorously explores the idea of a computer falling in love with a woman, and the machine attempting to woo her through flashing the words "Fee Fi Fo Fum" on the screen. Limited to just 450 copies with a hand-made risograph sleeve, this is as authentic as early electro number can get; sodden in trigger pad swish and askew, circuit bent wonk.
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 in stock $16.07
Fireside Spells
Fireside Spells (180 gram cream vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: LOTO 040. Rel: 28 Apr 25
Run Hide Die (2:18)
Olga's Dream (2:21)
Fireside Spells (2:25)
North Wedding (2:56)
Henderson Makes Time (2:45)
Henderson Is Drugged (3:01)
Midnight At The Farmhouse (3:52)
Olga's Fever (2:23)
Crossed Wires (3:07)
A Gathering Before Dawn (2:15)
Zeta's Power (2:03)
Possession (2:13)
Henderson's Escape (2:23)
Cranborne Chase At Dawn (2:56)
 in stock $26.33
Un Silencio Pesado
Un Silencio Pesado (hand-numbered 180 gram turquoise vinyl LP + insert limited to 199 copies)
Cat: HERTZ 082. Rel: 07 May 25
Retrolistesis Cerebral (4:43)
Temible Alucinacion (3:59)
Brisa La Brisa (4:33)
En Medio De La Nada (3:57)
En Otra Existencia Paralela (3:48)
El Mundo Es (4:10)
Arranques (4:07)
Olvidamos, No Recordamos (3:48)
Un Silencio Pesado (4:18)
Detras De La Niebla (3:45)
 in stock $36.57
Insane Ghosts
Cat: HUBLO 002LP. Rel: 29 Apr 25
Anybody Else Awake (3:18)
Toi En Moi (3:48)
In A Vast Ocean (4:19)
Paradise Party Life (4:57)
It Is You (4:29)
Insane Ghosts (3:29)
Take (3:39)
Des Soupirs En Pointille (2:41)
 in stock $30.21
High Horse (DFA DJ edit)
High Horse (DFA DJ edit) (12") (1 per customer)
Cat: DFA 2727. Rel: 09 May 25
High Horse (DFA DJ edit) (7:42)
Review: DFA Records prime mysterious new Brighton signees Proper Monday Number with a sure start, flicking the proverbial Rube Goldberg machine into gear with a banging remix of their otherwise unreleased debut track 'High Horse'. Here, of course, it's LCD Soundsystem / DFA's very own James Murphy at the remix controls, together with resident DFA DJ and "decent human" Matt Cash. Toolroom dance moods extend over a lusciously simple seven minutes, bringing home FM stabs and LinnDrum faceslaps aplenty. And the lyrics: "stop what you're doing now... you ain't got no crown! get off your high horse! turn this ship around!" In our day and age, we need more anti-stagnation, ego-teardown anthems like this, so we welcome the sentiment by the masked duo.
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Pythagoras
Cat: FR 170. Rel: 06 May 25
Fools Gold (Mi Vida Ha Ido Pa Atras) (5:13)
Pretty Pigs (5:11)
Bones & Eggshells (4:24)
Mira Mirame Brillar (5:40)
Brine (5:03)
Cracks (4:34)
God Of Light (7:07)
 in stock $27.45
Eor
Eor (CD)
Cat: CDSTUMM 515. Rel: 08 May 25
Inkanuko (6:38)
The Tumbling Point (3:36)
Blaz An Holen (5:16)
Distro (4:19)
Dec'h (4:06)
Morwreg (4:09)
Penseidi (4:12)
Aet On (4:11)
 in stock $11.64
Eor
Eor (limited "blue of the water" vinyl LP)
Cat: STUMM 515. Rel: 08 May 25
Inkanuko (feat Desire Marea) (6:38)
The Tumbling Point (3:36)
Blaz An Holen (feat Cerys Hafana) (5:16)
Distro (4:19)
Dec'h (4:06)
Morwreg (4:09)
Penseidi (4:12)
Aet On (4:11)
 in stock $24.39
Songs About Life Death & Truth
Cat: BSRBRS 52EP. Rel: 06 May 25
I'm Witnessing My Own End (3:25)
Zero Expectation (4:32)
Blind Man (4:56)
Regrets & Shame (4:48)
The Chords Of Redemption (4:48)
Let The Lower Light Be Burning (5:10)
Review: Arnaud Rebotini's latest work finds him pushing the boundaries of his electronic sound yet again, with a potent blend of EBM, electronica and techno. The EP feels like a natural evolution of his signature style, diving into contrasts that oscillate between stark intensity and moments of quiet reflection. There's an emotional depth that underpins these tracks, with each one carrying an almost cinematic weightieach layer meticulously constructed to draw the listener into its world. The powerful driving beats are tempered by more introspective elements, making this EP an unpredictable but rewarding listen. Rebotini continues to carve out a distinctive niche in the electronic scene, delivering something fresh yet familiar, once again proving his reputation as an innovator.

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 in stock $27.99
Chemical Emissions (reissue)
Chemical Emissions (reissue) (translucent blue vinyl LP)
Cat: CLOLP 6573. Rel: 08 May 25
Am I Wrong (An Eye For The Main Chance) (4:10)
Bring Me Down (Cimmerian) (4:03)
To Leave Behind No More (Shadow) (4:05)
And We Call Unto You (Darkness & Light) (4:37)
Sacred To Me (Nothing) (4:51)
Don't Turn Away (If Only & Sometimes) (5:16)
From This Day Forward (Chapter & Verse) (4:26)
Pulled Apart By This (Hiding In Waiting) (4:37)
Just More Of The Same (Keeping Secrets Telling Lies) (3:52)
I Can't Forgive (Subterfuge) (5:17)
 in stock $36.31
True Electric
Cat: DOG 113CD. Rel: 08 May 25
The Ladder
Impossible
This Time, This Place
The Girl & The Robot
Here She Comes Again
Monument
Oh, Lover
Unity
You Don't Have A Clue
The "R"
Breathe
Running To The Sea
What Else Is There?
Never Ever
Sordid Affair
I Had This Thing
Feel It
Do It Again
Like An Old Dog
Review: Royksopp revisit the club-driven heart of their sound with True Electric, a new 19-tracker of reimagined material, largely drawn from audio captured from the Norwegians' 2023 tour of the same name. Newly upscaled studio editions of past flashes of brilliance resound over fan favourites 'Do It Again' with Robyn and 'Running To The Sea' with Susanne Sundfor, alongside selections from the equally bewitching Profound Mysteries trilogy. If that weren't enough for you, we've also a formerly unreleased tune for true heads, 'The R'.
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The Night
The Night (limited transparent yellow green vinyl LP)
Cat: HVNLP 233Y. Rel: 07 May 25
Settle In (2:46)
Half Light (2:01)
Through The Glass (2:40)
Nightingale (4:15)
Northern Counties East (2:30)
Ellar Carr (4:15)
When You Were Young (1:08)
No Rush (2:46)
Gold (2:18)
Celestial (1:38)
Preflyte (3:20)
Wonderlight (1:10)
Hear My Heart (6:02)
Alone Together (4:21)
Review: Legendary British outfit Saint Etienne returned with their 12th studio album late last year, and now it lands on vinyl via Heavenly Recordings. A much-awaited follow-up to 2021's I've Been Trying To Tell You, this ambient collection offers a gentle, immersive experience designed to ease the noise of daily life. It was produced with Augustin Bousfield and blends songs, spoken word and rain-soaked textures into a seamless dreamscape, all recorded between Saltaire in the north and Hove down on the south coast. It captures the fragile space between waking and sleep with highlights like 'Half Light' and 'Preflyte'. As such, The Night is best experienced on headphones and is ideal for late hours, reflection and introspection.
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 in stock $31.60
Yes Please
Yes Please (LP in die-cut sleeve)
Cat: SBR 357LP. Rel: 01 May 25
Intro (1:09)
Women Respond To Bass (2:24)
Freak Eyes (2:35)
Penny Rose (2:08)
Push Ups (2:34)
Kids (3:52)
99 Bongos (3:41)
S Is For (2:42)
Rearrange (2:54)
Resist (3:07)
Kiss (3:46)
Hospital (2:35)
Soggy Newports (3:02)
 in stock $25.22
Yes Please
Yes Please (translucent yellow vinyl LP in die-cut sleeve)
Cat: SBR 357LPC1. Rel: 01 May 25
Intro (1:09)
Women Respond To Bass (2:24)
Freak Eyes (2:35)
Penny Rose (2:08)
Push Ups (2:34)
Kids (3:52)
99 Bongos (3:41)
S Is For (2:42)
Rearrange (2:54)
Resist (3:07)
Kiss (3:46)
Hospital (2:35)
Soggy Newports (3:02)
 in stock $26.05
Happiness Now Completed (Record Store Day RSD 2025)
Cat: 62802. Rel: 01 May 25
First Hand Experience Of Second Hand Love (edit) (3:00)
Jukebox Head (3:35)
Quiet Rebellion (3:14)
Strange Kinda Dance (2025 edit) (3:14)
The Day The World Turned Day Glo (2:48)
Vapourise (radio edit) (3:47)
You Kill Me (3:12)
Last Chance (2024 edit) (3:15)
Murder Your Darlings (edit) (3:17)
Night & The City (2023 mix) (3:29)
Gemini Lounge (edit) (3:12)
Defiant (edit) (3:05)
Kill Shot (4:11)
Back To Nature (Marc mix) (2:35)
Review: Born from the success of Soft Cell's triumphant *Happiness Not Included record, the iconic and somewhat elusive - five studio LPs in 41 years - Soft Cell have decided to go all in with a package of alternative rides, previously unreleased mixes, and single-only B-sides. Nothing here featured on the original LP, and there are a few bonus workouts of stuff not from the source album, too. Cover versions of Fad Gadget's 'Back to Nature', X-Ray Spec's 'The Day The World Turned Day Glo', and a freshly minted take on the Cell's own landmark 'Last Chance' all elevate this, not that people were likely to have needed another reason to stick it in their basket. A great example of why less is more, but generosity is the secret to true satisfaction.
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Fuck Composure
Cat: AM 023. Rel: 30 Apr 25
Trust (4:12)
Quicksand (4:50)
Very Long Skydive Through A Multicoloured Rainforest (5:03)
Stretch His Face (6:35)
I Persevere (2:57)
Put Your Ear Near Mine (6:33)
Fuck You Lmook At Me (4:17)
 in stock $13.86
Rough Dimension
Rough Dimension ("lemon" vinyl LP limited to 300 copies + MP3 download code)
Cat: DAIS 160LPC1. Rel: 01 May 25
Victim Or Vixen (7:15)
Glutton For Love (4:41)
Cyber Crimes Live (3:02)
Live (In A Dream) (2:48)
The Walk Of Fame (4:10)
Crisis Stage (3:34)
Taste Of Hate (5:51)
Snake Water (3:31)
End Vision (2:19)
 in stock $23.56
The Silver Globe (reissue)
Cat: FIRECD 478. Rel: 01 May 25
The Silver Globe
Argent
The Electric Mountain
Arrows
Don't Take My Soul
Cells
Mission Desire
Stealing Gold
If Only We Could Be In Love
Your Time In This Life Is Just Temporary
Review: 11 years after it first appeared in stores, sometime Kill Laura amd Misty Dixon member Jane Weaver's sixth solo album Silver Globe has been given the reissue treatment. This is undoubtedly a good thing, as it remains one of Weaver's most magical and consistent full length excursions - an inspired blend of neo-psych-folk, Elizabeth Fraser style vocals, kosmiche-influenced "motorik" grooves and cosmic effects. Lightly conceptual, it's packed with highlights, not least the driving and spaced-out 'Argent', the twisted cosmic pop meets jangly indie-pop of 'The Electric Mountain', the dubbed-out and densely layered 'Arrows', the glassy-eyed lo-fi dream pop of 'Mission Desire' and the effects-laden pastoral dreaminess of 'Your Time In This Life is Just Temporary'.
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 in stock $14.41
The Silver Globe (reissue)
The Silver Globe (reissue) (limited clear vinyl LP + MP3 download code ((indie exclusive))
Cat: FIRELP 478X. Rel: 01 May 25
The Silver Globe (0:42)
Argent (7:56)
The Electric Mountain (5:36)
If Only We Could Be In Love (2:36)
Don't Take My Soul (6:32)
Cells (3:55)
Mission Desire (5:21)
Stealing Gold (3:48)
Arrows (4:34)
Your Time In This Life Is Just Temporary (4:27)
 in stock $22.16
Gift: The 4AD Years
Gift: The 4AD Years (limited transparent red vinyl 3xLP + booklet in slip-case)
Cat: 4AD 0730LPX. Rel: 08 May 25
Qual (Fetisch) (3:37)
Geheimnis (3:20)
Young Man (3:10)
In Der Nacht (3:43)
Orient (4:00)
Hand In Hand (3:04)
Kaempfen (2:47)
Danthem (4:45)
Boomerang (3:40)
Stummes Kind (5:06)
Mondlicht (Tocsin) (5:00)
Eiland (5:20)
Reigen (3:58)
Tag Fur Tag (4:39)
Augen Blick (3:47)
Begrab Mein Herz (2:54)
Nachtschatten (3:56)
Xmas In Australia (3:12)
Derwisch (4:28)
Incubus Succubus II (Incubus Succubus II) (4:47)
Vito (4:26)
Qual (12" remix - Qual) (6:36)
Zeit (3:59)
Sehnsucht (4:38)
Review: Xmal Deutschland commemorate their influential 4AD years (1983-1984) with a brand new release, literally presenting us with Gift. The collection celebrates the band's profound impact on British audiences in the early 80s, marked by a unique and half-devised lyrical language, as well as a magnetic feminine mystique commandeered by the women in the group. Their breakthrough support slot with Cocteau Twins accompanied the first two albums to come out via 4AD, which grabbed audiences by the collective ear with a painter's stroke of hard-graded darkwave and goth. Gift brims with a penumbral presence, while the titular "gift" is intended as pharmakon, both a present and a poison; Xmal's music is appropriately contradictory and complex, skating thin ices of beauty and elusivity. This limited-edition 3xLP boxset includes Abbey Road remasters of their albums Fetisch and Tocsin, along with tracks from related releases like Incubus Succubus II and Qual, packaged with striking artwork and a photo booklet. The magic of Xmal Deutschland lingers like radiation and has an indelible half-life.
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Gift: The 4AD Years
Cat: 4AD 0730CD. Rel: 08 May 25
Qual
Geheimnis
Young Man
In Der Nacht
Orient
Hand In Hand
Kaempfen
Danthem
Boomerang
Stummes Kind
Qual (12" remix)
Sehnsucht
Zeit
Mondlicht
Eiland
Reigen
Tag Fur Tag
Augenblick
Begrab Mein Herz
Nachtschatten
Xmas In Australia
Derwisch
Incubus Succubus II
Vito
Review: The influential German band Xmal Deutschland are overhead rafters in the great mead hall of goth. Their propulsive successes throughout the 1980s meant the genre likely couldn't've done without them. A large band come music collective, made up of at least eight members at any given time, Xmal's formation in Hamburg and would presell audiences on a stalwart performance rep, thanks to an early tour and gig residency in support of dream pop preeminents Cocteau Twins. Rallied to fame by their goth classics 'Incubus Succubus' and 'Qual', this 2xCD review conjoins two of the earliest and most pivotal albums on which both of said singles were housed - Fetisch and Tocsin - along with tracks from other key releases, such as Incubus Succubus II. Helping blacken an otherwise dreamy time, these LPs highlight the gloomier soils of a superficially bright 1980s soundfield, which otherwise roseated by shoegaze. Photography by Kevin Cummins, Paul Slattery, Sheila Rock and more all capture the spirit.
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