KeithManson

 "Magma is a heavy piece of granite that needs to be dug deep with all the difficulties that come with it."

 "Once chipped, the black monolith might capture you and never let you go."

Gojira's Magma marks a significant shift from their death metal roots to a more direct and emotional metal style influenced by personal loss. The album blends slower tempos, clean vocals, and intense riffs to create a dark, heavy experience. While some tracks feel repetitive or less impactful, the overall work is powerful and rewarding with repeated listens. Magma is not an easy listen but offers a unique, heartfelt journey through grief and resilience. Listen to Gojira's Magma and experience a powerful evolution in metal fueled by grief and raw emotion.

 "It's beautiful to be able to fly with them."

 "Is it jazz, is it fusion, is it ambient, is it psychedelia? It is all this and none of it."

This album by Terje Rypdal, Miroslav Vitous, and Jack DeJohnette creates immersive Nordic soundscapes blending jazz, fusion, ambient, and psychedelia. The review highlights the perfect harmony and evolving moods from ethereal calm to intense fury, offering a uniquely romantic listening experience. Tracks like "Will" and "Season" stand out for their emotional depth. It's a genre-defying work meant for solitary, reflective listening. Listen to this breathtaking Nordic jazz fusion journey and get lost in the magical interplay of Rypdal, Vitous, and DeJohnette.