MAGMA [AKA: KOBAÏA]

Magma's debut is decidedly different from what the Teutonic force they would become. This album now sounds as a rather standard jazz-rock affair with some weird vocals, but it is enjoyable for the musicianship and has enough to offer in terms of zeuhl-passion and song craft.

Due to the enthusiasm this album receives here I have given it another try. I admit it was a few years since I discarded this album as not being Magma enough and my taste must have evolved since then.

Anyway, one thing they made clear from the very beginning. Magma would be a force to be reckoned with that would not shy away from ambition and self-indulgence! Even Yes and ELP did not debut with an extended double album like this one.