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.
Critical reception
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
| Title |
| 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
| Title |
| 11. |
"Blind Hearts" |
4:19 |
| 12. |
"A Million Things" |
4:37 |
| 13. |
"Scum (Dance Mix)" |
7:12 |
Personnel
- Technical
