Xmal Deutschland - Polarlicht

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16 жыл бұрын

Another great German band I decided to post here - is the punk/rock/goth legend Xmal Deutschland, admired more abroad than in their homeland and founded in 1980 by five female musicians from Hamburg. The charismatic singer Anja Huwe was often compared to Siouxsie Sioux.
The band lasted in changed formation till 1989.
"Polarlicht" is from album Viva, released in 1987.

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@joerngudat 9 ай бұрын

One of if not the most underrated band in Germany.

@stephie.m 8 ай бұрын

Agree. Together with Propaganda.

@woody5831 6 ай бұрын

They might be reforming later this year.

@user-nt6ct1vb4d 6 ай бұрын

@@woody5831wonderful news

@kalevala29 Ай бұрын

In terms of music, it's the most German thing that's ever been German.

@tambocha 10 жыл бұрын

To this day I keep hearing "Órale" instead of "Polarlicht." That kind of makes me happy.

@kittenkittenmiau 9 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@Senator107 9 жыл бұрын

Órale!!!

@duantorruellas716 7 жыл бұрын

tambocha , me too hahaha but i love it so much she could pee down my back hahahaha

@franciscohidalgo918 6 жыл бұрын

Jajaja orale man

@sachadcx 6 жыл бұрын

Now that you've mentioned it..

@saintgeorge6706 4 жыл бұрын

By the time I had discovered Xmal Deutschland via the 1987 album Viva. The end war nigh. The Siouxsie comparisons can't stop this iconic German band from being visually and musically enigmatic. Dark brooding and beautiful. Anja, Manuela & Fiona goth-girl power of another level. God I wish I had seen them live.

@bhamacuk 12 жыл бұрын

I was a Goth in the UK in the mid-late 80s. Saw Xmal live a few times. They were definately a Goth band or, if you will, had an overall Goth following / fan base. Same crowd who went to see Siouxsie, The Cure, Alien Sex Fiend, Sisters of Mercy, Sex Gang Children ....

@fabianforero7762 4 жыл бұрын

What do you think about neo nazis and skin heads? Could you tell me? Ok I like rock AND roll but in the scene

@johannesjuanes 4 жыл бұрын

I was a glam pop fan and I also lobed tjem

@chelseaacidcasual2825 4 жыл бұрын

Yep not a bad band. I caught their final gig @ Wheatley collage near Oxford. R.I.P.

@wellytoncavalcante6857 3 жыл бұрын

Sortudo.

@bhamacuk 3 жыл бұрын

@dimensional X struggling to think actually. There weren't many bands that sounded like them. Maybe early Cocteau twins, garlands era, not much but it sprang to mind. Skeletal Family as well.

@AndyPandy2662 8 жыл бұрын

Cannot believe its 26 years since this great band disbanded, very sad day for lovers of the group and genre. I did get to see Xmal 9 times and i cherish every time.

@julosx 8 жыл бұрын

How I could see them live back in the days.

@Bangkokian007 8 жыл бұрын

Here are the lyrics in English if you are interested: aurora aurora aurora Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant, brilliant aurora aurora aurora From Alaska to Kiruna From Alaska to Kiruna Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant, brilliant aurora aurora aurora Striker between the stars Torches on the horizon aurora Burn, burn, burn, burn Aura in the night sky aurora aurora aurora From Alaska to Kiruna From Alaska to Kiruna Dancer in the firmament Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant, brilliant

@duantorruellas716 8 жыл бұрын

+ ian paul , thank you for the lyrics , very much appreciated , love this song and love the lyrics as well , makes it better , thx again.

@Albrecht777 7 жыл бұрын

I'd say: "shine!" (as in the imperative / command) rather than "brilliant" and "storm", not "striker". However, your effort is appreciated.

@walendxweg 7 жыл бұрын

DUNES SABLES D OR PISTES EN CYCLE KX LEVE TOI

@homoliber9546 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@eldevenirdelostiempos9764 6 жыл бұрын

Scheine it's actually "Shine" rather than "Brilliant

@eddiewillers1 15 жыл бұрын

Great combo...Manuela Rickers was a kickass guitarist, Wolfgang Ellerbrock & Peter Bellendir just roared everything forward with the bass & drums...and then there was Anja, growling teutonically, soaring & swooping, just unbelieveably superb!

@FLoading00 2 жыл бұрын

A primeira vez que ouvi esta música, na minha adolescência, foi mágico. Inspirava-me as mais belas imagens. Assim o gótico oitentista internacional simplesmente loclupetou minha imaginação. Mágico, encantador, sombrio, melancólico, mas muito, muito divertido e emocionalmente profundo.

@johannesjuanes 7 күн бұрын

Amigo siento lo mismo , esta banda inspiró mi adolescencia

@john_from_eastcoast. 4 жыл бұрын

This song brings me good memories of the past! I wish this group comes back and tours again!

@thevikingpower08 13 жыл бұрын

Oraleeeeeee oooraleeeeeeeeeeeeeeee oooorale, ooo chale chale chaleeeee

@adrianaludenadonayre8976 4 жыл бұрын

Jajaja ala webadas😂

@monserrattruiz326 3 жыл бұрын

Jajajauauauajjauauajajua

@fernyfloresdrummer3568 3 жыл бұрын

😅😅😅🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@psumop 3 жыл бұрын

Jajajsja

@Alex-ob2bk 8 жыл бұрын

ohh my leggg

@marioabr 7 жыл бұрын

Oraré, oraré!

@thetree9399 6 жыл бұрын

Oh oh oh my leg 😂

@AvntXardE 6 жыл бұрын

Chanel, Chanel, Chanel, Chanel....Chanel

@EF0303 8 жыл бұрын

Polarlicht Polarlicht Polarlicht Scheine scheine scheine scheine Polarlicht Polarlicht Polarlicht Von Alaska bis Kiruna Von Alaska bis Kiruna Scheine scheine scheine scheine Polarlicht Polarlicht Polarlicht Sturm zwischen den Sternen Fackeln am Horizont Polarlicht Brenne brenne brenne brenne Aura am Nachthimmel Polarlicht Polarlicht Polarlicht Von Alaska bis Kiruna Von Alaska bis Kiruna Tänzer am Firmament Scheine scheine scheine scheine

@EdieNippoli 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting the lyrics! Now I can understand the song a little better.

@gustavnovak 4 жыл бұрын

danke bitte

@leonardovillegas1119 4 жыл бұрын

Danke schön, dieses Lied ist sehr toll.

@asidocerebral913 3 жыл бұрын

¡¡Órale!!

@Joe41393 10 жыл бұрын

Amo esse som... Gothic rock e anos 80 sempre!!!

@Blue_Kryptonite 14 жыл бұрын

Been listening to Xmal since 1985.

@johannesjuanes 16 жыл бұрын

this band was one of the best amongst the gothic bands. I want to go to clubs where this song is displayed ! what awesome music I miss the 80´s damn it ! I need this music! this song was an anthem for many fans like me ! Absolutely awesome, the melody is perfect

@MShahjahannNazaruddin 3 жыл бұрын

Alternative Goths Legend from this band hearts...xmal love u so much.. Kiss your souls everytime if i hear this banda...

@isabelasandoval4239 5 жыл бұрын

This song ties a knot in my throat every time I listen to it; a very crazy woman for whom I felt very deeply, and whose fate I never knew, loved it. I listen to it just to remember her, and wonder what must have been of her. I hope she's alive and well. Y.A.R.G. I hope I see you again, or at least find out what happened to you.

@Carolinamoonbeam66 5 жыл бұрын

Juan Gil just found this, my word bo, some flashback, interesting times, thank you for this x

@luckyinlondon451 5 жыл бұрын

I was guitar tech roadie for gene loves jezebel. think it was lyceum xmal were headliners..omg anja was gorgeous ...blew all other girls away

@mirage4733 Жыл бұрын

I am a baby bat and loving these bands

@winter_chills Жыл бұрын

this band is such a treasure!!

@hpl138 12 жыл бұрын

No insult to Siouxsie, but I've always preferred Xmal as a band.

@jmr1920 3 жыл бұрын

i also believe they sound better too

@katiehackett3501 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@russell0769 15 жыл бұрын

i saw this lot in Aberdeen in around 1987. My first live gig and they blew me away. Specially this song. Make me want to dust down the crimpers and go all gothic again.

@tbeat03 2 жыл бұрын

You mean Kurt's hometown?

@skydevil47 13 жыл бұрын

im 18 and im sick of music in these days like 30stm or else shit. Keep it like this !

@mishmosh2000 14 жыл бұрын

musically, the 80s will go down as this century's greatest decade. Love it!!!

@mechanicaldavid4827 4 жыл бұрын

Written in 2010...🤔

@emphyriohazzl1510 Жыл бұрын

@@mechanicaldavid4827 still true in 2023 :P

@Lisa-welder1 5 ай бұрын

❤❤

@infernvslvcifer4476 6 ай бұрын

BACK TO MY GOOD YOUNG TIMES... LONG LIVE XMAL DEUTSCHLAND!!!

@dtrisml 13 жыл бұрын

Manuela Rickers is one of the most awesome guitarists EVER.

@sarbellaca554 4 жыл бұрын

Me encanta la vocalista y el grupo en si 💜 creo que es uno de los mejores grupos que gustan cuando los escuchas por primera vez .

@TartempionLampion 4 жыл бұрын

Their problem was they couldn't capture on record the incredibly powerful experience of their live gigs...

@laurentgauttier 14 жыл бұрын

i'am french, that was my favorite band when i was student

@marianamour 12 жыл бұрын

I love it! She is the german version of Siouxsie. I love this music!

@124php 14 жыл бұрын

I am 43 - you can say I am old skool New Wave. In our Country there is a revival of New Wave. This weekend I was on a New Wave party and danced on this song (and many other songs New wave Stuff).

@jayray104 15 жыл бұрын

first gig i went to in london lyceum 1985.....xmal deutschland...thanks for posting and bringing back good memories..peace.

@jasontodd03 14 жыл бұрын

I wish Xmal would reunite! I love this group! I have their vinyl & Cd's.

@kylabotting 10 жыл бұрын

I love this band so much....her wailing draws me in closer...

@1958Hardridden 15 жыл бұрын

I saw Anja Huwe live at Wembley Arena supporting the Stranglers; this is brilliant I'd forgotten what a good song it was - thanks!

@DEBSTAH29 5 жыл бұрын

Just reminicin listening to this song reminds me of my baby years when i literally thought the world was made of magic

@JevaisaNY 4 жыл бұрын

spooky spooky cakes oh but it still is!

@Blue_Kryptonite 14 жыл бұрын

Beautiful song and melody. Put me in a trance. Brings back so much memory.

@franka7691 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. This brings back a lotta memories :)

@mightychow 5 жыл бұрын

Love this band! Saw them twice live.

@dietmarrosner3676 2 жыл бұрын

Für mich die beste deutsche indie Band der achtziger!

@FabianoBulgarelli 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your post... This song is absolutely amazing!!!! One of the best of my life!!!

@TyTye 9 жыл бұрын

Very underrated

@billc307 7 жыл бұрын

I love this band. Such great music.

@taufactor 16 жыл бұрын

This is the first song I ever heard from XMD many years ago, and I became a fan as soon as I got the Peel Sessions EP. I've always loved Anja's haunting vocals!

@keeroy 15 жыл бұрын

once we had also such a great goth club here in bratislava, but those times lie also a couple years ago... :)

@CanadianLange 13 жыл бұрын

great song. proud of my German heritage!

@thomasandersen6719 Жыл бұрын

you shouldn't be.....read some books

@oginstrainoginain3011 11 ай бұрын

Stalingrad remember? 😂

@jeudieleslavavelasquez8410 10 ай бұрын

@@thomasandersen6719Nah he definitely should.

@jimmyshelter1 8 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, great to remember them

@brianlarkin5246 5 жыл бұрын

Jaysus I had the cassette when it was first released, I am old,, thank you 😎

@ArmandKrawiec 16 жыл бұрын

''Viva'' album is the best!This is the greatest band in history of cold wave!

@keithbate9405 9 жыл бұрын

saw X Mal many times in the 1980's after hearing on Peel . Excellent band clearly influenced by Siouxsie .

@julosx 9 жыл бұрын

+Keith Bate Manuela Rickers was definitely a female John Mc Geoch.

@keithbate9405 9 жыл бұрын

+julosx Yes but far sexier !

@keithbate9405 9 жыл бұрын

+julosx Did you ever see Lush ? saw them many times. Good band and had a "bit of a thing" for Emma

@julosx 9 жыл бұрын

+Keith Bate I'm a MASSIVE Lush fan. I saw them only twice but wasn't as fan of them back then as I am now, which I can't explain. I rediscovered them in 2007, thanks the internet. And yeah, each and every decent 1990 young man had to feel "a bit of a thing" for both Miki and Emma since these girls just had it all, music wise, look wise, mind wise and whatever.

@keithbate9405 9 жыл бұрын

+julosx Well that period late 80's/early 90's was choke full of great bands eg REM, Pixies, Throwing Muses, Dead can Dance, Husker Du, House of Love , Nirvana, X mal, Cocteau Twins, Mazzy Star, Wall of Voodoo etc etc. saw all of these except Nirvana and that list includes the best bands I have ever seen. And I am still a regular gig goer 25 years later. Funny you mentioned Manuela Rickers . That women was "sex on legs " for me (LOL)

@farlz357 10 жыл бұрын

Anja Huwe sounds so much like Siouxsie Sioux.

@anubisanarchy5710 5 жыл бұрын

She is like a German version.

@JuliaGhoulia87 4 жыл бұрын

That's the problem

@zimriel 4 жыл бұрын

a bit of She Past Away too

@chillychan3548 4 жыл бұрын

...and mellie mel

@dariusdezoo1777 4 жыл бұрын

A way better...

@leftylimbo 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I'd seen the Xmal Deutschland logo/patch on a few goth girls here and there in the '80s (ca. 1984-88) but never bothered to investigate what the draw was for this-and many other-dark denizens of the deep. At least KZfaq allows me to plunge into the depths, even if only 30 years later... cough cough ...get off my lawn! =)

@michelzenner7282 5 жыл бұрын

die gute alte zeiten

@JustinOsbo 14 жыл бұрын

Xmal Deutschland!!! This is One of my favorite bands.

@coldwar1977 15 жыл бұрын

my favourite X-Mal Deutschland song, together with "Incubus succubus" ! ! !

@ashleysunday3101 15 жыл бұрын

thank you for uploading this song!

@KlaupurniaBlanca 14 жыл бұрын

Great song! It makes me remember my punk ages, 24 years ago... GOOODDDD Times! Thank you for sharing! KlaupurniaBlanca

@stigmartyranny 10 жыл бұрын

they've always reminded me alot more of cocteau twins than siouxie sioux

@ara869 4 жыл бұрын

Not at all man

@t.n.3819 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds a lot like Garlands-era Cocteau Twins for sure.

@jordanl5127 3 жыл бұрын

Xmal is better the siouxie

@SimonRobeyns 3 жыл бұрын

@@jordanl5127 nah man, come on. Siouxsie started it all and she could actually sing live on stage.

@orlixx 12 жыл бұрын

Niesamowite; Odkryłem ich dzisiaj dzięki tvp qultura - DOPIERO dzisjaj, niestey. Myślałem że nic mi nie przypomni naszej poczciwej Siekiery - a tu proszę...

@narval59 14 жыл бұрын

20 years i'm searching for the title, just knowing it was x-mal deutschland !!! I'm so happy to know it by now !! What a fucking song !! i miss so much the new wave/ cold wave times .....

@eir3apps 10 жыл бұрын

She sounds more like Elizabeth Fraser than like Siouxie Sioux, at least on this track.

@duantorruellas716 7 жыл бұрын

Eir Apps, i think Elizabeth sounded more angelic than anja , but lisa garrard from dead can dance i think is spot on for xmal.

@vera_seppuku 5 жыл бұрын

Yes !!! I hear the the same Eir Apps!! People seem to have not listened to the early cocteau twins "post-punk" albums....

@KVeneris 4 жыл бұрын

Disagree

@rogerivy2919 3 жыл бұрын

All 3 sound like each other, bonus Toyah

@939marian 14 жыл бұрын

just love it..so simple song so great!

@meduvb 16 жыл бұрын

On my opinion, Viva is the best album they realeased. Love this song!

@musetteanddrums1970 11 жыл бұрын

these guys rocked, graduating from the 4AD class with clan of xymox, et al. this could even pass as an early twins track; she's got a litle liz in her voice. ))

@formaldehydekat 14 жыл бұрын

amazing song, anja has an amazing voice

@kitcherella77 14 жыл бұрын

Fantastic song,wish i was born earlier ,thank god we can listen to that in Greece

@objectifzone 11 жыл бұрын

génial a l'époque . X-mal deutschland encore et toujours maintenant.

@rodion2006x 15 жыл бұрын

Estilo inconfundible y único de Xmal Deutschland. Thanks

@augustocaie 8 жыл бұрын

Polarlicht Polarlicht Polarlicht Scheine scheine... Polarlicht... Von Alaska bis Kiruna Von Alaska bis Kiruna Scheine scheine... Polarlicht... Sturm zwischen den Sternen Fackeln am Horizont ! Brenne brenne... Aura am Nachthimmel Polarlicht... (Tänzer am firmament) Scheine scheine...

@cesaregomix 16 жыл бұрын

esta banda revento en lima peru en los años ochentas y aun hoy en dia ponene actualemente este tema todo un clasico, great themmm the bestt

@damo9084 7 жыл бұрын

Après ces 30 ans, je danse encore comme un fou sur ce titre et vraiment, je prend mon pied à sauter dans tous les sens et chanter à en faire chier mes voisins :) enfin pas que ce titre de ce groupe mais bon c'est déjà trop pour eux.. mes voisins ;) lol

@voodoolander 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Songs from my youth.

@yurif4n 2 жыл бұрын

reminds me of cocteau twins garlands album both are great

@cthulhugamete 11 жыл бұрын

It seems that at a glance, more than any of the underground genres, Goth and it's associated acts really had a hand in laying the foundations for women musicians in underground music. I'm more from the Punk/Hardcore and Metal side of things so I can't confirm this but relative to those genres which for the most part were male dominated for years Goth seems to have showcased the talents of women musicians more throughout the 80's.

@sophiewilleme9921 6 ай бұрын

Trop bon, la belle et bonne époque…. 🖤

@dinatoigo747 8 жыл бұрын

Very cool . Sounds like Siouxsie

@ogryzek4542 8 жыл бұрын

exacly !!!

@julosx 8 жыл бұрын

They were even better than the Banshees if you ask me.

@gregoirealessandrini8559 8 жыл бұрын

There were great (including on stage)...but it doesn't compare..sorry...:-)

@passi4453 7 жыл бұрын

I dunno... I love siouxsie but this shit is amazing

@duantorruellas716 7 жыл бұрын

Amandine Berry , from the look of the Bauhaus and your comment on the banshees , it appears you definitely know whats good 👍

@heimdallLAIK 13 жыл бұрын

last time when i hear this song and album was 20 y ago...great album! old 4AD stuff

@davecarter 16 жыл бұрын

Brilliant band--- and Danke

@marionbengs8373 Жыл бұрын

VERY GOOD GERMAN WAVE BAND !

@xarkang3lx 14 жыл бұрын

with this song I feel a dark special feeling.! i love it

@ChameleonsFan 13 жыл бұрын

Of all the bands that came from my hometown Hamburg Xmal are still my favourite. I would love to see them doing a revival gig some day ...

@GeoAce777 8 ай бұрын

Hamburg is my favorite city in Deutschland...of the 14 I got to know pretty well ❌❌❌

@autodafeh242 13 жыл бұрын

If you are 18 years old and listen to this kind of music....you are a well educated boy!!!

@Rahciachos 12 жыл бұрын

po 20 latach ,kiedy zapomniałem jak się nazywają ,wreszcie znalazłem,i jak dla mnie cudo

@chickenblaster 9 жыл бұрын

Love this song vrry much!

@240ups 4 жыл бұрын

Now's the time on SPROCKETS when we DANCE!

@hightlander1314 16 жыл бұрын

encore de tres bons souvenirs 80' avec ce super groupe !,la chanteuse etait tres jolie! ;)

@thevikingpower08 16 жыл бұрын

gran banda sin duda alguna, me encanta

@MoriDarkmoss 7 жыл бұрын

My favorite band !!

@ElvenpathPL 16 жыл бұрын

yeah! Sioxsie, Xmal and Closterkeller are the best band on gothic music scene!!

@bpinkhof 4 жыл бұрын

Interessant. I like all these experiments. I come from a New Wave band in that same period.

@kuba2801 12 жыл бұрын

Jestem uzależniony od tego kawałka, no coś niesamowitego.....

@sasukexeorochi609 9 ай бұрын

Alternative Goths Soft Rock😢❤

@loickossovsky7605 8 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU !

@Javv6669 14 жыл бұрын

Most beautiful experience.

@abisire 13 жыл бұрын

excellent theme song of what was in my time sinister wave and then step to call the new wave or cold wave to myself x-mal. greetings from Piura, Peru.