Üdü Ẁüdü cover

Released 50 years ago

Üdü Ẁüdü

Magma · 1976

38 min · 6 tracks · Zeuhl

A cosmic journey through hypnotic rhythms and avant-garde melodies, merging jazz and rock in a uniquely theatrical experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady hypnotic rhythmic exploration
  • theatrical soundscapes for immersion
  • cosmic journey through sound
  • climactic moments of intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1976, Magma was solidifying their identity within the avant-garde music scene with 'Üdü Ẁüdü', their fourth studio album. Following the critical success of 'Köhntarkösz' (1974), this release further established their zeuhl genre, characterized by complex time signatures and operatic vocals.
Stylistic neighbors
Henry Cow· Art Zoyd· Zao

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Üdü Wüdü 4:16
  • 2 Weidorje 4:33
  • 3 Tröller Tanz (Ghost Dance) 3:40
  • 4 Soleil D’Ork (Ork’Sun) 3:53
  • 5 Zombies (Ghost Dance) 4:19
  • 6 De futura 17:40

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