Gothic vocals shrouded by synthesized atmospherics greet you upon entering the world of Xymox. While their album Twist of Shadows isn’t exactly industrial in its sound, the bpm’s run mid-tempo and sound totally danceable in a New Order-ish way. This expanded remastered double vinyl release includes the club hits “Obsession” and “Blind Hearts,” along with several rare 12″ mixes and B-sides. A couple of the tracks have string arrangements by famed producer Tony Visconti, who was responsible for several of David Bowie’s landmark releases. The two LPs are housed in a gatefold jacket complete with lyrics, and the artwork was designed by Vaughan Oliver of 4AD fame. Originally released in 1989, this is the most accessible Xymox album, selling over 300,000 copies, and their first on a major label. The 2-CD remaster also contains 10 bonus tracks in all with some very rare 12″ mixes and B-sides which have never been available on CD.
XYMOX TWIST OF SHADOWS 2-LP VINYL SET TRACK LISTING:
SIDE A
Evelyn
Obsession
Craving
Blind Hearts
SIDE B
The River
A Million Things
Tonight
Imagination
SIDE C
In The City
Clementina
Senses Coalesce – Bonus
Promises – Bonus
SIDE D
Obsession (Club Mix) – Bonus
Blind Hearts (Club Mix) – Bonus
Shame – Bonus
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