CRÉATION DE L'UNIVERS

Now there is album worth of listening. I was aware of SaltyJon's enthusiastic review, even I didn't realize that sinkadotentree made his own recently.

It's breathtaking. At first (before listening it), I wanted to say that I won't (probably) be as pleased as Jon, because I'm not that into Zeuhl (and connected genres). I always do that when I see too high rating (I feel nervous when listening something with high ratings, it's sometimes difficult for me to review it fairly).

This was before I heard Création de l'univers.

Now I can say that its graduation (not only within one song, but through entire album, 63 minutes of music) is remarkable. Also Fusion element is strong (it always worked well with Zeuhl genre, guess why). If it should resemble Creation of our Universe, then it's partially successful. It's certainly slow at times (I would almost say boring, sadly), yet thrilling at other occasions.

The big advantage is the atmosphere. It really shines. Chant singing, so usual in Magma releases is almost absent here. Not really featured here. Something which can (doesn't have to) be Mellotron and Hammond Organ are two of the most prominent keyboards. Extensions are done by saxophone, which is great for "duelling" with keyboards. Drumming is efficient and well played.

Some will find mellow harmony here. I do too, only to not so great extent.

4(+), great concept, great performance, slightly less great impression. But as rating suggests, still good.

Thank you Jon.