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Magma

Musical Group

Magma is a French progressive rock band formed by drummer Christian Vander in 1969. The group invented the Zeuhl style and uses an invented language (Kobaïan) within long-running concept cycles and mythologies.

Christian Vander founded Magma and is widely credited with creating the Kobaïan language and the Zeuhl style. Key albums discussed in DeBaser reviews include Mekanïk Destruktïw Kommandöh, Köhntarkösz, K.A and Ëmëhntëhtt-Ré. The band's work often unfolds in thematic cycles (references in reviews include Kobaia and Theusz Hamtaahk).

DeBaser hosts a collection of enthusiastic reviews praising Magma's invention of Zeuhl, their use of the Kobaïan language, and landmark albums such as Mekanïk Destruktïw Kommandöh and Köhntarkösz. Reviewers highlight Christian Vander's role as founder and visionary and the band's mythic, concept-driven cycles.

For:Fans of progressive rock, avant-garde and experimental music; listeners interested in concept albums and music mythology.

 The Magma are without a doubt a concept band, the only one I know.

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 "Mekanïk Destruktïw Kommandöh" is a timeless album of absolute beauty.

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 It is an album with a dark charm, one that can make you feel unwell and uncomfortable while listening.

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