Top tracks — play these first
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Hortz Fur Dëhn Stekëhn Ẁest — The opening track sets the tone with its dynamic shifts and explosive energy, showcasing the band's signature fusion of genres and complex compositions.
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Mëkanïk Kömmandöh — This title track encapsulates the album's themes through its relentless tempo and dramatic vocal delivery, becoming a defining piece of Magma's repertoire.
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Nebëhr Gudahtt — With its haunting melodies and intricate arrangements, this track exemplifies Magma's ability to blend lyrical depth with musical complexity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Mëkanïk Dëstruktïẁ Kömmandöh showcases intricate compositions and unique sound, solidifying its place in avant-garde music.
What we noticed
- Operatic vocals are layered with choral harmonies, often intertwining with instrumental sections rather than following traditional verse-chorus structures.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, such as transitioning from slow, atmospheric passages to frenetic, high-energy segments.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1973, Mëkanïk Dëstruktïẁ Kömmandöh was Magma's third studio album, following the experimental Kobaïa. At this point in their career, the band solidified their unique sound and began to gain recognition within avant-garde music circles, establishing themselves as pioneers of the Zeuhl genre.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hortz Fur Dëhn Stekëhn Ẁest 9:34
- 2 Ïma sürï Dondaï 4:28
- 3 Kobaïa Iss Dëh Hündïn 3:35
- 4 Da Zeuhl Ẁortz Mëkanïk 7:48
- 5 Nebëhr Gudahtt 6:00
- 6 Mëkanïk Kömmandöh 4:08
- 7 Kreühn Köhrmahn Iss Dëh Hündïn 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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