On December 2, 2005, “Threshold House” label released “The Ape of Naples”, the 17^th Coil album. It was recorded 1993 – 2004 (contains reworked and remixed material from 1993 to 2004), and was produced by Peter Christopherson and John Balance.

Personnel:

• John Balance – vocals, recording
• Peter Christopher – performer, sequenced by, sound designer, recording
• François Testory – vocals
• Thighpaulsandra – keyboards, orchestral styling
• Ossian Brown – synthesizer
• Cliff Stapleton – Hurdy gurdy
• Tom Edwards – marimba
• Mike York – pipes, duduk
• Ian Johnstone – artwork, photography

Track listing:

All tracks by John Balance and Peter Christopher.

1. Fire of the Mind
2. The Last Amethyst Deceiver
3. Tattooed Man
4. Triple Sun
5. It’s in My Blood
6. I Don’t Get It
7. Heaven’s Blade
8. Cold Cell
9. Teenage Lightning 2005
10. Amber Rain
11. Going Up