FLOË ËSSI / ËKTAH

4.5 stars. This is an Ep MAGMA put out when touring back in 1998 when they were making a comeback of sorts. I have been listening to it now for a few weeks. I'd put it on everytime I went to the store or to get gas, and it got to the point where I couldn't wait to go out so I could listen to it. This is truly an amazing find for me. If i'm not mistaken this is the only Ep they have put out. It consists of two tracks, the first being a Bussonnet composition. He's such a good bass player as well. The second and longest is a Vander song.They're both fantastic.

"Floe Essi (La Fille De La Mer)" has a jazzy intro as female vocal melodies come in. Their vocals are amazing. Male vocals(Cardiet) come in and his voice is quite powerful. Check out the drumming of Vander before 1 1/2 minutes ! A calm follows with gentle female vocals. This is my favourite part. Male vocals and a full sound roar back after 2 minutes. "Ektah (Le Heros)" is almost 6 minutes long. Vander sings on this one. His vocals are by far the best i've ever heard them. This just makes me yearn for them to put out more records.This is a catchy track with Vander shining on the drums as usual. Check him out 3 1/2 minutes in.

MAGMA fans have to get this incredible recording. It's essential. Check out "Wayside Music".