Xmal Deutschland 'Gift: The 4AD Years'

Xmal Deutschland’s 'Gift: The 4AD Years' is a captivating 3xLP boxset commemorating the band’s intense and influential early period on the iconic 4AD label (1983–1984). Showcasing the powerful mystique that defined their sound and image, this collection remasters their seminal albums 'Fetisch' and 'Tocsin', alongside EP highlights like “Incubus Succubus II” and “Qual,” freshly cut at Abbey Road for 2025.

Across these recordings, 'Gift: The 4AD Years' captures the German post-punk band at their most urgent and otherworldly—rife with stark rhythms, shadowy atmospheres, and the commanding voice of Anja Huwe. Originally breaking through with Cocteau Twins support slots, Xmal Deutschland’s bold presence and enigmatic language forged a distinct sonic identity that left a lasting imprint on the gothic and darkwave scenes. This deluxe edition pairs stunning archival photography with newly designed packaging inspired by 23 Envelope’s original aesthetics, cementing a powerful retrospective that’s as spellbinding now as it was 40 years ago. A radiant return and an essential document of the band’s spellbinding 4AD legacy.