Harald Grosskopf understood that a standard rock combo was not the ideal conduit through which to express it

as well as striking renditions of the Horace Henderson penned Benny Goodman number “Big John’s Special”

noises from everyday life

again on his new cassette

As with Shellac

X MAL DEUTSCHLAND - Early Singles (1981 - 1982) LP Color:Black Vinyl Harald Grosskopf understood that a"Gothics a time before the word goth had even taken shape believed in the do it yourself punk ethos that anyone could pick up an instrument. Gray clouds were starting to form and in the unlikely city of Hamburg, a brazen and haunting gang of five women formed Xmal Deutschland. As any true punk would, Xmal Deutschlands members Caro May, Rita Simon, Manuela Rickers, Fiona Sangster and Anja Huwe, started the band despite any previous musical experience.