MEKAN�K KOMMAND�H

Magma

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3.68 | 155 ratings

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Magma lay dormant for a few years after their hit and miss albums of the early 80s before popping back up with a version of the classic that put them on the map.

This isn't the "proper" Mekan�k Destruktiw Kommand�h, nor is it the same as the live versions, nor is it the bonus track found on some MDK re-releases. It is however the original recording, with a smaller ensemble, that was rejected by the record company at the time in favour of the grander version split into smaller tracks, finally released 16 years later. Magma being confusing as always.

It's therefore stripped back a bit, with the drumming even more to the fore, and missing some key personnel, notably Teddy Lasry's brass instruments, Jannick Top on bass and Claude Olmos on guitar. It does feature though a chilling introductory speech from Christian Vander, in Kobaian.

Actually can't decide whether or not I prefer this version to the more bombastic MDK. It would probably be blasphemous.

bartymj | 4/5 | 2022-10-5

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