Search - Magma :: Attahk

Great prog rock from frog rockers!

09/29/1998

(4 out of 5 stars)

"A great french band from the early 70's. I love this record. Similar to Gong, early Soft Machine, and King Crimson (especially the Discipline record). They're were a "concept" band before that actually meant something bad. Basically, aliens send robots to destroy the Earth. The lore of Magma is sung in a made up language called Kobaia and extends over several records. There's no solos - their sound is a more organized group effort. Plus this is a good price. I had to dig up my copy when I was in France and it cost about 23$ over there."

The day I discover Magma

nhea | Bourges,France | 03/22/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Nobody can stay indifferent to magma's music. The first time I heard it: I hated it, then, a friend of mine made me listen to ATTAHK, especialy the last song which is called NONO. I'll never forget this day, because it is the day I have learned the real sense of the word MUSIC. ps: please excuse my bad english"

IMA SURI DONDAII !

P. McKenna | Atlanta GA | 10/12/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Not as daunting as some other Magma efforts, in fact this would be a good "entry-level" Magma disc for some who may be put off by the heavier martial and operatic stylings of other Magma albums. Here, they cover lots of ground from frantic fusion ("The Last Seven Minutes") to Gospel ("Spiritual"), neo-classical/operatic ("Rindi")and even R&B ("Dondaii, To An Eternal Love").



All throughout, theres ton's of great musicianship to be had, Christian Vander's manic drumming, the dual male/female operatic lead vocals sung in the band's made up language of Kobaian, and that cool angry roaring fuzz-bass, so much a vital part of Magma's sound.



Very worthwhile if you have even the slightest adventurous streak."