Creatures

Clan of Xymox

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 13, 1999)
• Original Release Date: April 6, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Metropolis Records
• ASIN: B00000ID36
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #36,940 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

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Clan of Xymox made two albums for 4AD Records in the mid '80s, the label's heyday--and, it turns out, the band's as well. Clan of Xymox (1985) and Medusa (1986) were perfect slices of moody, lovelorn gothic pop--reminiscent of New Order, only more morose. But the band fragmented shortly after, shedding members, reducing its name to simply Xymox, and releasing halfhearted plays to the dance floor that failed to make an impression. Creatures is an attempt to recapture some of the Dutch band's past glory. It's not a comeback album (that was 1998's Hidden Faces) but rather a we're-serious-about-coming-back album. Sole original member Ronny Moorings leads a fairly tight ensemble through 11 tracks that echo in style the muscular gothic rock of Sisters of Mercy and the emotive balladry of Diary of Dreams. Standouts include the catchy, retro-gothic dance tune "Jasmine and Rose," the industrial-tinged "Crucified," and the dirgelike "Creature." It's definitely not the Clan of Xymox of old, but fans of straight-ahead gothic rock will find a lot to like here. --Steve Landau

Product Description

1999 album from the popular Dutch alternative rock group led by Ronnie Moorings. 11 tracks, all written by Moorings.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This CD is a gothic masterpiece!, November 1, 1999

By	Brad Johnson ([e-mail]) (Cincinnati) - See all my reviews

"Creatures" combines all of Clan of Xymox' best characteristics onto one CD. The melodies are beautiful, yet at the same time haunting. . .seemingly calling you from across the room for another listen! This album has become a drug for me, as the more I listen, the more I need to hear. I have listened to it everyday since its release, and I have no plans to stop! "Crucified" is my favorite cut off of this one, and could quite possibly be the best song ever recorded. This CD is a gothic masterpiece!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just like the good old days!, July 23, 1999

By A Customer

CREATURES reveals a gloomy deep-voiced side of Ronny Moorings that even long time fans will have a hard time recognizing. The track 'Jasmine and Rose' fits perfectly on the Sisters of Mercy's "First and Last and Always", 'Taste of Medicine' borrows elements from Peter Murphy's songs, while The Cure meet The Xymox on the track 'Waterfront'... and every other track on this album plunges us deeper into the darkest sounds of Gothism. The Clan have put together a masterpiece, raising the bar of challenge.
* Favorite tracks: 'Consolation' and 'All I Have'.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars their darkest and most beautiful record ever released, January 8, 2006

By	Jamy (Switserland) - See all my reviews

Their darkest record ever, from beginning to end a treat. A great record with super club hits like Jasmine and Rose or Doubts. The dreamy Creatures or Consolation. Perfect , just perfect, surely on top of my list.