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"Tocsin" is the second studio album by Xmal Deutschland, an all-female post-punk and gothic rock band from Hamburg, Germany. The album was released in 1984 on the independent British label 4AD and was produced by Mick Glossop at Livingston Studios in London. Xmal Deutschland was one of the few non-English-language acts signed to 4AD during the 1980s. The album features the band's dark, atmospheric sound anchored by lead vocalist Anja Huwe.
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What label released Xmal Deutschland's Tocsin?
Tocsin was released by 4AD, the influential British independent label that was also home to Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance, and Bauhaus. The album came out in 1984 as the band's second full-length.
What language does Xmal Deutschland sing in on Tocsin?
The band sang almost entirely in German, which set them apart from most of their 4AD labelmates. This gave their music a stark, austere quality that complemented the darkwave and gothic rock sound of the era.
Was Tocsin Xmal Deutschland's first album?
No, Tocsin was their second album, following their 1983 debut Fetisch, which was also released on 4AD. The band had previously released singles on the German label ZickZack.
Who produced Tocsin by Xmal Deutschland?
Tocsin was produced by Mick Glossop and recorded at Livingston Studios in London. Glossop had previously worked with artists including Van Morrison and The Ruts.
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