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Kartëhl

Magma · 2022

53 min · 8 tracks · Zeuhl

Magma's Kartëhl merges complex rhythms and cosmic textures with operatic vocals, creating a uniquely immersive Zeuhl experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Hakëhn Deïs — This track exemplifies the album's grandiose structure, blending dynamic shifts with ethereal vocals that capture the essence of Magma's Zeuhl identity.
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    Do Rïn Ïlï Üss — The rhythmic complexity and hypnotic repetition in this track highlight Magma's signature style, inviting listeners into a mesmerizing auditory landscape.
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    Walömëhnd Ëm Warreï — With its expansive instrumentation and dramatic vocal delivery, this track serves as a centerpiece that showcases the band's ability to weave intricate musical narratives.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for deep focus
  • cosmic soundscapes for exploration
  • haunting melodies that linger
  • consistent flow with peaks
  • immersive experience for attentive listeners

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2022, Kartëhl marks Magma's first studio album in over a decade, following their 2009 album, Ëmëhntëhtt-Ré. The band, known for pioneering the Zeuhl genre, continues to evolve their sound while maintaining the ambitious musical and thematic complexity they've been celebrated for since their formation in the early 1970s.
Stylistic neighbors
Henry Cow· Art Zoyd· Zao

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hakëhn Deïs 7:13
  • 2 Do Rïn Ïlï Üss 4:39
  • 3 Irena Balladina 5:14
  • 4 Walömëhnd Ëm Warreï 7:38
  • 5 Wïï Mëlëhn Tü 8:56
  • 6 Dëhndë 6:56
  • 7 Hakëhn Deïs (1978 demo) 6:05
  • 8 Dëhndë (1978 demo) 6:19

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