River of Shadows

Twist of Shadows is Xymox's third full-length album, released in 1989 on Wing Records (PolyGram) and produced by Peter Walsh (acclaimed producer of Simple Minds's New Gold Dream album). The album captured Billboard's 'Hot Shot Debut" honor and charted in the United States at #165 on the Billboard 200. Twist of Shadows launched several charting singles in the United States. In March 1989 "Obsession" shot up to #16 on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart. By June 1989 it had also reached #12 on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs (also known as Club Play Singles, and formerly known as Hot Dance Club Play). The second single, "Blind Hearts", reached #9 on the Dance Music/Club Play chart. The third single taken from the album, "Imagination" (with Anka Wolbert on lead vocals) reached #85 on Billboard Hot 100 and remains Xymox's biggest commercial success to date.

Gothic vocals surrounded by synthesizer atmospherics will greet you upon entering the world of Xymox. While 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 includes the club hits "Obsession" and "Blind Hearts."

Deluxe Expanded Collectors item in Gatefold jacket with Lyrics. Remastered from original analog tapes containing several bonus tracks.Released Late 2018, still some copies in stock. This is the breakout album for Clan of Xymox, who changed their name to Xymox for their new 4 albums starting with Twist of Shadows.Incredible album, with several strings produced by Tony Visconti (Bowie producer), from start to finish this album is mesmerizing.