The Best of Clan of Xymox

Clan of Xymox

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 14, 2004)
• Original Release Date: September 14, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Metropolis Records
• ASIN: B0002VENOQ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #160,243 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
The band's first "best of" since their formation in 1984. It includes an average of two songs from each C.O.X. album, and the final track list was in part chosen by fans via online voting. Five songs from the 4AD era were re-recorded to improve them, but without altering the initial atmosphere and sounds. Says band member Ronny Moorings, "Whilst listening to the final running order...I just got swept from period to period, remembering all kinds of people and situations. I am sure you too will have memories with certain tracks, so all I want to say to you now is: cherish your moments in life!"

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars None better than Xymox, February 19, 2005

By	J. England "jazzy9230" (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you saw me you would never guess that I'm a Xymox fan, being a black girl from the south side of Chicago. I look like I should be listening to Beyonce or Nelly, but really I am HOOKED on Clan of Xymox. Their sound is so appealing, it doesn't matter who you are--you'll love it. I really miss those great alternative bands from the 80's (Depeche Mode, Cure, Nine Inch Nails) but they're just shallow compared to Xymox--such a rich sound with alot of depth and mystery. Even their 'lighter' sounding songs are profound. I really would LOVE to see them in concert someday. Hopefully they're not really saying farewell, as their latest album title implies.

My favorite songs are 'Equal Ways', 'This World', 'Louise', 'At the End of the Day',and 'It's All a Lie',also 'Phoenix of my Heart' which are mysteriously absent from this CD. Still, this is a collection of great songs, better than most popular music available today. There's no comparison to Xymox--they're awesome!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best gothic bands ever! , September 21, 2004

By	kittyfan "briarrose11" (Tinley Park, IL United States) - See all my reviews

I was really surprised to hear about this Best of Cd! Even though I already own everything they've ever recorded, I will still buy this cd. It's a great compilation of most, but not all, of their different time periods and style changes. It will be nice to have this representation from most of their albums. I find Xymox to be great evening driving music! They never disappoint and it will take you back if you used to go clubbing in the 80's and early 90's. Many of the early tracks were staples then. I'm sure Ronny and the gang will be around for a long time and I'll still be listening to these songs when I'm 80!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My best buy this year, September 15, 2004

By	Wendy (Belgium) - See all my reviews

I am one of those old fans from the clan , for 19 years and I must say that I was a bit weary of the news that my favorite old songs were newly recorded. When I played the CD it was a complete shock to me to hear the new versions were the same , I expected to be different but when I listened more closely the tracks revealed a lot more than on the original versions. Everything comes out so well with Ronny's voice sounding at his best. I am grateful for having these versions now added to my collection because I just can't have enough of them ever. i think I own all the record they have released and they continue to intrigue me with each new offering. They are truly great artists and hope they continue for many years to come. I consider myself as a critical fan but I cannot criticize them for anything they have done in the past or present. They simply have my devotion , forever