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Theusz Hamtaahk

Magma · 2001

132 min · 30 tracks · Zeuhl

A cosmic journey through intricate rhythms and operatic vocals, blending jazz, rock, and avant-garde influences in a uniquely Zeuhl sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • intricate rhythms to explore
  • operatic vocals for immersion
  • wave-like pacing for reflection
  • cosmic atmosphere for deep listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward, catchy tunes
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 10, 2001, 'Theusz Hamtaahk' marked Magma's return after a lengthy hiatus following their last studio album in 1989. At this point, the band was revisiting their roots while also pushing forward with new compositions that expanded their complex Zeuhl sound. This album showcases the band's evolution as they continue to influence progressive and experimental music scenes.
Stylistic neighbors
Henry Cow· Art Zoyd· Zao

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Malawëlëkaahm 6:28
  • 2 Sëwolahwëhn öhn Zaïn 6:42
  • 3 Dëümb ëwëlëss Dölëhn 3:52
  • 4 Zeuhl Wortz 2:28
  • 5 Gorutz Waahrn’ 3:15
  • 6 Tü lü lï ë üi dü wiï 1:08
  • 7 Se lah Maahrï Donsaï 2:31
  • 8 Slibenli dëh Theusz 5:21
  • 9 Zortsüng 3:09

Disc 2

  • 1 Malawëlëkaahm 4:21
  • 2 Bradïa da zïmehn iëgah 2:35
  • 3 Manëh fur da Zëss 1:42
  • 4 Fur dï Hël Kobaïa 5:38
  • 5 Blüm tendiwa 5:49
  • 6 Wohlsünt mlem dëwëlëss 3:08
  • 7 Waïnsaht !!! 3:11
  • 8 Wlasik steuhn Kobaïa 2:44
  • 9 Sëhnntëht dros wurdah süms 6:00
  • 10 C’est la vie qui les a menés là ! 4:32
  • 11 Ëk sün da Zëss 2:37
  • 12 De Zeuhl ündazïr 6:11

Disc 3

  • 1 Hortz Fur Dëhn Stekëhn Ẁest 10:16
  • 2 Ïma sürï Dondaï 4:13
  • 3 Kobaïa iss de Hündïn 2:07
  • 4 Da Zeuhl ẁortz Mëkanïk 7:20
  • 5 Nebëhr Gudahtt 7:39
  • 6 Mekanïk Kommandöh 8:05
  • 7 Kreühn Köhrmahn iss de Hündïn 1:30
  • 8 Da Zeuhl Wortz wainsaht (hymne de la Zeuhl Wortz) 1:53
  • 9 [untitled] 5:41

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