Magma cover

Released 10 years ago this June

Magma

Gojira · 2016

43 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal · groove metal · technical death metal

Heavy grooves intertwine with atmospheric melodies, creating an intense soundscape that reflects existential themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • intense soundscape for reflection
  • existential themes resonate deeply
  • dynamic journey through emotions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 17, 2016, 'Magma' is Gojira's fifth studio album and marks a significant evolution in their sound. Following the critically acclaimed 'L'Enfant Sauvage' (2012), this album showcases a more melodic and accessible approach while retaining their technical prowess. This shift aligns with Gojira's rising prominence in the metal scene, as they began to garner mainstream attention.
Stylistic neighbors
Mastodon· Meshuggah· Opeth
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "The Shooting Star".

  • 1 The Shooting Star Start here 5:42
  • 2 Silvera 3:32
  • 3 The Cell 3:17
  • 4 Stranded 4:29
  • 5 Yellow Stone 1:19
  • 6 Magma 6:42
  • 7 Pray 5:13
  • 8 Only Pain 3:59
  • 9 Low Lands 6:03
  • 10 Liberation 3:35

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