1001° CENTIGRADES [AKA: 2]

This transitional album from the fusion sound of the debut to the fully developed Zeuhl monstrosity of Mekanik Destruktiw Kommandoh is unique in the Magma discography for its blending of the two musical styles. Leaning somewhat more towards fusion than Zeuhl, the album brings to the fore the driving, hypnotic rhythms and the pained, roaring lyrics which would be a centrepiece of Christian Vander's Zeuhl vision, but the airy fusion stylings make the album a bit more approachable to jazz fans than the rest of the band's catalogue. Particularly worthy of mention, aside from Vander's always exceptional drum work, is the clarinet work of Lasry and Seffer, which add a compelling accent to the music which makes it a special treat for anyone interested in fusion or proto-Zeuhl.