Medusa (Clan of Xymox album)
# 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.

## Critical reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Melody Maker | favourable |
| Sounds | favourable |

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.

## 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
