XMAL DEUTSCHLAND Viva CD Siouxsie Cocteau GOTH 4AD Start Price USD 100.00 Current Price USD 100.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, July 08, 2008 End Time Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Location Vancouver, British Columbia See more about 'XMAL DEUTSCHLAND Viva CD Siouxsie Cocteau GOTH 4AD' Description Supremely out of print -- and quite gorgeous -- rare XMAL DEUTSCHLAND "Viva" CD made in West Germany on Xile label (cat # 830 862 - 2)READ THIS before going further: see my note on insuring delivery of this item, at end of description.This used CD & packaging (liners with lyrics mostly ein German) is just a titch under mint condition. I would grade both the disc and packaging at 9.5 out of 10. It's simply super! The 12 songs: Matador, Eisengrau, Sickle Moon, If Only, Feuerwork (31. dez), Illusion (version), Morning (will there really be), Manchmal, Polarlicht, Ozean, Dogma I, 4 I can provide an actual picture of item upon request. All words and music by Xmal Deutschland except. "Will there really be a morning" original poem by Emilly Dickinson. Recorded at Brunwey Studios Hamburg and the Manor in 1986 except "Matador" and "Polarlicht" recorded at Brunwey Studios Hamburg in 1985. Sleeve by 23 Envelope. Sleeve photography by Nigel Grierson of 23 Envelope. Group photography by ANTON CORBJIN. BIO: Sounding like howling witches burning at the stake, the ghoulish shrieks of Xmal Deutschland's 1982 debut single "Incubus Succubus" immediately won the approval of goth rock connoisseurs. The German band wasn't able to maintain its black-clad sound, selling out to pop before the inevitable breakup, but Xmal Deutschland competed with Siouxsie & the Banshees for goth royalty. Xmal Deutschland was formed in Hamburg, Germany, in 1980 by Anja Huwe (vocals), Manuela Rickers (guitar), Rita Simon (bass), Fiona Sangster (keyboards), and Caro May (drums). Originally an all-girl lineup, Xmal Deutschland added a male when Simon was replaced by bassist Wolfgang Ellerbrock. In November 1982, Xmal Deutschland opened for Cocteau Twins in England, and the group caught the attention of the Twins' label, 4AD Records. The band was signed to the label and released their first LP, Fetisch, a year later. Fetisch hit number three on the U.K. independent charts. Xmal Deutschland headlined a U.K. tour in 1983 and recorded a live session for renowned British DJ John Peel. Percussionist Manuela Zwingman quit the group, and Peter Bellendir became the band's new drummer. The similarly gloomy Tocsin followed in 1984. On 1987's Viva, Xmal Deutschland hit their creative peak, puncturing their doom rock sound with the eerie hooks of "Matador" and "Sickle Moon." However, Xmal Deutschland's Halloween days were over by 1989's Devils. Despite its ominous title, the group cheered up, dropped the German lyrics for English, and lost all of their credibility. They disbanded soon thereafter.    NOTE:  The purchaser of this CD and I will split 50/50 the cost of insuring this CD for delivery. If you do not wish insurance, that is fine, but I will then ONLY accept a money order for payment (US buyers that is not the green post office one.)    ************************ CHECK MY 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK AND BID WITH CONFIDENCE I am currently selling many items, all music related, at reasonable prices. All my CD's play flawlessly and range in condition from very good to pristine. All items include full liner notes and tray cards and are, of course, the original CD. Your happiness and a mutually successful sale are my utmost concern. Check my glowing feedback and bid with confidence. ************************ Click here to see my other items for sale! I vastly prefer PAYPAL yet will take CASH (no money orders, no cheques/checks just good old hard currency.) All CD's sold in lots of 2 or more will be sent without jewel case, extremely well wrapped. SHIPPING: As always FREE local pickup in VANCOUVER BC. UNITED STATES: 1 CD - $3.50 (with jewel case) OR 1 CD $2.00 (no jewel case) OR 2 - 3 CD's $4.00 (no jewel case) OR 4 - 7 CD's (without jewel case.) CANADA: 1 CD - $2.00 (with jewel case) OR 2 - 4 CD's (no jewel case $4.00) OVERSEAS: 1 CD - $4.50 (no jewel case) OR 150 - 250 grams $7.50 OR 350 - 500 grams $13.00 (without jewel case) OVS NOTE: on occasion a disc may be released in a heavier than usual cardboard digipack, if that is the case the postage may be higher. If you are looking at a picture of a cat below that is TURK our beloved beast. A portion of all sales goes to keep him in cat nip and crunchies.     Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Place a Bid!