Top tracks — play these first
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Köhntarkösz, Part 1 — As the opening track, it sets the stage for the album's thematic depth and musical complexity, showcasing Magma's signature choral harmonies and intricate instrumentation.
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Ork Alarm — This track offers a rhythmic shift, blending tension and release through dynamic changes, encapsulating the band's ability to create drama within their compositions.
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Köhntarkösz, Part 2 — Continuing from Part 1, this piece expands on the motifs introduced earlier, culminating in a climactic exploration of sound that emphasizes the album's narrative arc.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Köhntarkösz showcases complex structures and unique soundscapes, solidifying its place in the zeuhl genre.
What we noticed
- The album consists of four tracks, with the first and third being lengthy multipart compositions that explore complex rhythms and harmonies.
- The second track, 'Ork Alarm,' serves as a rhythmic interlude, contrasting with the more expansive pieces surrounding it.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Köhntarkösz, Part 1 15:24
- 2 Ork Alarm 5:27
- 3 Köhntarkösz, Part 2 15:59
- 4 Coltrane Sündïa 4:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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