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There was a time, back in the mid-'80s, when the name Clan of Xymox was spoken in the same breath as those of Cocteau Twins and Dead Can Dance, bands that epitomized a sort of ethereal pre-goth genre that was simultaneously soothing and challenging, and that inspired thousands (but not millions) of British and American teenagers to wear black lipstick and hide their eyes behind large and unsettling hairdos. Clan of Xymox never achieved the commercial success of Cocteau Twins or the critical success of Dead Can Dance, but unlike both of those bands, they're still making records. Their fourth album for the Metropolis label, Farewell, finds them continuing in a musical vein that the press materials describe, quite aptly, as dark goth electro. Song titles like "Cold Damp Day," "Dark Mood," "There's No Tomorrow," and "It's Not Enough" will probably give you a good idea of what to expect: deep voices, minor chords, thumping beats that refer to industrial music without embracing it. This is mood music for when you're in a bad mood, and it's not at all unattractive. Note particularly the relatively upbeat "Courageous" and nicely tuneful (if weakly sung) "Losing My Head." Recommended. ~ Rick Anderson
Nearly two years have passed since Clan of Zymox's last studio album, Notes From the Underground. The time was not wasted by no means, it was utilized for creating the next record and playing many packed venues. Farewell is the latest in the legacy of Clan Of Xymox & features 10 tracks. Metropolis. 2003.
Audio Mixer: Ronny Moorings.
Recording information: The Torture Chamber, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Farewell Music Review Average Rating: (3.7 out of 5 stars)   Just brilliant
There’s something comforting about knowing that whatever comes and goes, there will always be a few bands out there that stay true to all things dark and sullen. The masters of dark electro-goth prove themselves again with note after note of their signature spooky elegance. The electronic elements of synthesiser and drum machine rhythm are met with choir samples and the distant chiming of bells, violin and mandolin, infusing all ten tracks with an unpretentious gothic-ness that has yet to be matched. Ronny Moorings delivers words of loss, change and regret in his baritone croon as the songs go between melancholy ballads and beat-filled numbers of a quicker BPM. This disc exemplifies music, mood and message and how all parts together work to create atmosphere. If ever there was a band who could master the gothic genre without getting lost in the whole aesthetic of it all, Xymox is it and they do it here beautifully. As far as catchy, moody goth music goes, they know the formula. They wrote the book on it. With infectious beats and all its moodiness, whether at home or on the dance floor, “Farewell” is another notch in their bedpost of stellar accomplishments.
Submitted by D.J. Vanguard (L.A.)
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Good But not the Best
I'm not sure why you title an ablum Farewell, unless it's your last album. I hope that's not the case. This album is good. It has some elements of the early years with 4AD. It's not their best since reforming but I like it. They really need to tour in the US.
Submitted by Warren (Alexandria, VA, USA)
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One could maybe think that with the pass of the years, the quality of the works are going down. Indeed, it has happened to many artists. I could not say the same about Clan of Xymox who just released this jewell of the century XXI some months ago. "Farewell", with it's great album cover bring us the darkest side of the band (Farewell, Cold Damp Day) with lot of electronic arrangements in the songs and great rythms for dance (There's no tomorrow), to name some. Don't miss it.
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