3LP - Xmal Deutschland - Gift: The 4AD Years

3LP - red vinyl

Commemorating their "4AD years" (1983-1984), the mysteriously enchanting group Xmal Deutschland present a brand-new release entitled "Gift: The 4AD Years". The extraordinary impact Xmal Deutschland had upon British audiences in the early 1980s is difficult to convey forty years on.

Their breakthrough support slot with Cocteau Twins and first two 4AD albums dazzled and dug deep, speaking in tones and temperatures unlike any band before or since. The limited edition imported box set contains 2025 Abbey Road remasters of the feverish "Fetsich" and titanic "Tocsin", as well as tracks off other related releases and EPs, including "Incubus Succubus II" and "Qual".

The striking cover artwork of "Gift: The 4AD Years" - featuring photography by Peter Schulte - was designed by Timothy O'Donnell, based on original art by 23 Envelope. The package also contains an additional photo booklet with images by Kevin Cummins, Paul Slattery, and more, as well as text by Chris Roberts.