Xmal Deutschland were Germany's answer to Siouxsie and the Banshees, and though the comparison is quickly made, this mostly female group stands on its own merits. "Polarlicht" appears on the bands third album, "Viva", the record that followed their period on 4AD, which resulted after an opening slot for the Cocteau Twins attracted the attention of Ivo Watts-Russell. Singer Anja Huwe's powerful vocals add substantial force to Xmal Deutschland's sound, supported by jangling, creeping guitars and a pounding rhythm section. "Inucubus Succubus" is another Xmal classic you're looking for more gothic post-punk in the vein of Siouxsie and the underrated U.K. group Skeletal Family.
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