Title: In Love We Trust
Artist: Clan of Xymox
Genre: Gothic, Electro
Release Date: 28th August 2009
Label: Trisol
Album Review
By releasing the single `Emily´ taken from the new album `In Love We Trust´, CLAN OF XYMOX caused quite a stir when the band performed this Dark Wave anthem at live concerts or it was played in the dark clubs. Thus, a further piece was added to that meanwhile 25-years-old puzzle of success. `Emily´ is also the first track on `In Love We Trust´ and the best introduction to prepare the listeners for the all in all 10 songs. Obviously, the recent single is very catchy and danceable, but it also displays a certain kind of darkness; and these characteristics form the New Wave-like synth theme you can hear on `Emily´. The second piece `Hail Mary´ could be something like a logical sequel of the previous song, as the motto “Old school Dark Wave and electronic gimmicks meet a hypnotic chorus” works perfectly again.
Having a look at `Desdemona´, the introducing keyboard playing is as simple as full of genius: Once listened, you will be able to hum along. After a nearly mystic beginning that is alternated by a playful synth part, Ronny Moorings´ dark and at this time monotonous vocals follow up, but then a forceful guitar turns `Desdemona´ into a great Rock song. In my opinion, the fourth track `Judas´ is the most variegated one on the album: A pulsating and feverish keyboard line accompanies the song and Moorings´ singing becomes more and more passionate and intense. In proportion to the vocals´ growing, the soundscape is being extended. Soon, drums and basses complete it and result in an up-tempo piece that could be the next CLAN OF XYMOX club hit.
It’s absolutely fascinating how the meanwhile legendary formation is able to create such dark and beautiful anthems without copying itself or others. Besides many up-tempo tracks, you will also find stunning gems such as the deeply sad ballad `Sea of Doubt´. Radiating a lot of 80´s Pop nostalgia, the mid-tempo song `Home Sweet Home´ is a further highlight. Contrary to that old school material, the distorted Drum’n’bass-like lines on `Love Got Lost´ sound very modern, but they are still typical CLAN OF XYMOX pieces. Though all the tracks seem to be musically pretty simple and catchy, they are everything but boring bubble gum stuff. The modern sound of the last piece `On a Mission´ is the great final of an exciting long-player I have already listened to many times. Thus, `In Love We Trust´ is one of my most favourite releases this year and you shouldn’t miss it too.
Tracklist
01. Emily
02. Hail Mary
03. Desdemona
04. Judas
05. In Love We Trust
06. Sea of Doubt
07. Morning Glow
08. Home Sweet Home
09. Love Got Lost
10. On A Mission
Line-up
Ronny Moorings - vocals, guitar
Mojca Zugna - bass
Rui Ramos - drums
Denise Dijkstra - keyboards
Paul Whittlesea - guitar
Website
http://www.clanofxymox.com/ / http://www.myspace.com/clanofxymox
Cover-Picture
Rating
Music: 10
Sound: 8
Extras: -
Total: 9 / 10
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