Xmal Deutschland formed in Hamburg, Germany in 1980, initially as an all-girl band, in the Hamburg Punk circuit, consisting of by Anja Huwe (Vocals), Manuela Rickers (Guitar), Fiona Sangster (Keyboards), Rita Simon (Bass) and Caro May (Drums) A year later they released their first single "Großstadtindianer" on Alfred Hilsberg’s Zickzack label. The band also contributed the track 'Kälbermarsch' to the label compilation "Lieber Zuviel Als Zuwenig". Around this time Bassist Rita Simon was replaced by Wolfgang Ellerbrock. In 1982 the band released the classic "Incubus Succubus". That same year, Drummer Caro May was replaced by Manuela Zwingmann. While German audiences were less than receptive at first, a UK tour opening for the Cocteau Twins resulted in a label deal with 4AD Records. Their debut album "Fetisch" (1983) and the singles "Qual" and "Incubus Succubus II" all made the UK Independent charts, even though the band used German lyrics. Manuela Zwingmann left the band one year later, replaced by Peter Bellendir. This lineup proved to be the longest running. 1984 saw the release of the album Tocsin, followed by a world tour through to 1985. 1986 saw the release of "Matador", produced by Hugh Cornwell of The Stranglers. Xmal Deutschland also opened for The Stranglers at a concert at Wembley Arena in London. Their follow-up album, "Viva" was recorded in Hamburg and was released in 1987, followed by the single "Sickle Moon". After the release of "Viva", Manuela Rickers, Fiona Sangster and Peter Bellendir left the group. Anja Huwe and Wolfgang Ellerbrock continued to work with Frank Z. Abwärts on Guitar. Producer Henry Staroste played Keyboards, and German studio Drummer Curt Cress completed the line-up that would record the 1989 LP "Devils" and the singles "Dreamhouse" and "I’ll Be Near You". The LP showed a change of direction towards mainstream pop and this proved to be the last release from X Mal Deutschland, 1990 saw a few scattered live appearances, though the group soon split up.
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XMal Deutschland* | Fetisch (Album) | 4AD, 4AD | 205 446-320 | Germany | 1983 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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X Mal Deutschland | Tocsin (Album) | 4AD | CAD 407 | US | 1984 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Xmal Deutschland* | Viva (Album) | Xile, Phonogram | 830 862-4 | Europe | 1987 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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X Mal Deutschland | Devils (Album) | Metronome | 837 940-2 | Europe | 1989 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ZZ 31 |
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Xmal Deutschland* | Schwarze Welt (7", Single) | Zickzack | ZZ 31 | Germany | 1981 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ZZ 110 |
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X Mal Deutschland | Incubus Succubus | Zickzack | ZZ 110 | Germany | 1982 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AD 311 |
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X Mal Deutschland | Incubus Succubus II (Single) | 4AD | AD 311 | UK | 1983 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BAD 305 |
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X Mal Deutschland | Qual (Single) | 4AD | BAD 305 | UK | 1983 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DRO-094 |
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X Mal Deutschland | Reigen / Eiland (7", Promo) | DRO, 4AD | DRO-094 | Spain | 1984 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2D-157 |
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X Mal Deutschland | Sequenz (Single) | Red Rhino Europe | 2D-157 | Spain | 1985 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SFPSC 017 |
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X Mal Deutschland | The Peel Sessions (Maxi) | Strange Fruit | SFPSC 017 | Canada | 1986 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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888 019-1 |
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X Mal Deutschland | Matador (Single, Maxi) | Xile | 888 019-1 | France | 1986 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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XMAL 212 |
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Xmal Deutschland* | Sickle Moon (Single, EP, Maxi) | Xile, Phonogram | XMAL 212 | UK | 1987 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Curiosity Killed The Cat / X Mal Deutschland | Curiosity Killed The Cat / X Mal Deutschland - Ordinary Day (Acetate, 12") | Not On Label | none | UK | 1987 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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X Mal Deutschland | I'll Be Near You (Maxi) | Metronome | 889 709-2 | Germany | 1989 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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X Mal Deutschland | Dreamhouse (Single, Maxi) | Metronome | 871 720-7, 871720-7 | Germany | 1989 | Sell This Version |
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a.k.-77
August 21, 2020
edited over 2 years ago
I found it just today "FETISCH", first issue with insert, 15 euro here in Berlin @ Space Hall. I'm too happy about it :)

gokartmozart
September 10, 2019
Why isn't there an official compilation or box set yet of this amazing band? Wow...
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November 12, 2020I have rare xmal records and what not, but the simple fact this group is top notch and has influenced hundreds and thousands, to not wake to a boxset of their in 2020 is a crime.