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For anybody who doesn't feel ready to plunge into MDK, I recommend Attahk.
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id prob start someone off on Wurdah Itah, since its a little more stripped down.
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Originally posted by Evan Evan wrote:

Everything except Merci is excellent.  The fact that most here are recommending the album they started with goes to show that it doesn't really matter where you hop in. 
 
I started with Attahk, it's as good a starting point as any.
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Originally posted by Logan Logan wrote:

Of the studio albums, I like the debut (Kobaia) the most.  Fabulous album, and very jazzy, as is the follow-up (this is one I return to so much, and took me a while to fully appreciate).


Same here. Its my favorite of all their albums, no matter how much Iove everything else, live or studio.

Any release 70-76 + Retrospektïw I&II will do as a great introduction, though.
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Originally posted by IGNEO1991 IGNEO1991 wrote:

Hello just wondering what you recommend to purchase to begin with... im interested in a possible heavier/ jazz like album?..i listened to the track on progarchives from the album ' Köhntarkösz' and thought it sounded very good. Does anyone recommend this one? ....need help
 
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My two cents... if you enjoyed the Köhntarkösz sample, just start there.  Every single one of Magma's albums has a different sound, so it's best to go by whatever sounds best to you.  Köhntarkösz is definitely the 'heaviest' Magma (it's intense, manipulative and elegant - much less chaotic-sounding than most of their music; it's still huge and flamboyant by most people's standards, but by Magma standards it's subtle!), and probably the 'proggiest' sounding also. Tongue

If it's 'jazzy' you're after, try 1001 Degrés Centigrades - but bear in mind that it's much closer to actual 'jazz proper' than it is to jazz rock/fusion.  (I would probably avoid the début (Kobaïa/Magma) as an introduction to Magma - for reasons of length, weirdness and being less typical perhaps of their overall sound.)

I will agree with previous recommendations to check out emusic.com, especially as you could grab Retrospektïw I-II (flamboyantly fantastic live album!) for only two download credits.

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Of the studio albums, I like the debut (Kobaia) the most.  Fabulous album, and very jazzy, as is the follow-up (this is one I return to so much, and took me a while to fully appreciate).  I wouldn't recommend MDK now, even though it's the album that really got me into Magma.  I just think that the live versions are so much better (though it might have helped that I started with the studio version).  Retrospectiw 1-2 is essential, has a much more enjoyable version of "MDK" on it, for me, and also has the wonderful "Theusz Hamtaahk".  And Live/ Hhai is a great one to get you going -- very good.  Eventually, you might find all of their albums essential.  Even the much maligned Merci is vindicated, imo, primarily thanks to "Elephas Levi".  Generally, I think Magma best live, and they have a number of very good live albums
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Originally posted by keiser willhelm keiser willhelm wrote:

i started with Khontarkosz and havent looked back since.
 Mdk can be a little overwhelming/intimidating at first because of the chanting. its an awesome album dont get me wrong but it can scare people as much as attract them. Khontarkosz is much more subdued in that respect, but it is INTENSE jazz fusion. dark with one of the best buildups ever. second favorite magma album. 


I agree with this. I started with MDK and was initially put off by the excessive vocals, then I eventually got Kontarkosz and enjoyed it much more.. Now I love MDK (and most of their other albums), but I wouldn't suggest it as your very first Magma album. That's just me though, some others have had better luck.
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Everything except Merci is excellent.  The fact that most here are recommending the album they started with goes to show that it doesn't really matter where you hop in.  For me it was 1001 ° Centigrades, which is probably the least "weird" (relatively of course Wink) and jazziest of their classic albums.  
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Originally posted by Dean Dean wrote:

 
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Live/Hhaï (Köhntark)

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Udu Wudu is the most accessible but I find it's their best one, it has this weird atmosphere that I love and bass parts are great!!

MDK, Wurdah Itah,  Köhntarkösz are classic prog albums...
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Originally posted by Captain Capricorn Captain Capricorn wrote:

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This, if you're looking for something different.

Try their debut if you're looking for something more traditionally jazzy. Though if you liked that sample you're probably better off starting with that album and MDK.
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My fav is Udu Wudu. Weird (De Futura) and gentle (the title track) at the very same time.
 
 
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Magma Retrospektïw I-II album cover
 
This is one of the first records  I started with. And my collection is still growing.  I really reccommend it
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Originally posted by IGNEO1991 IGNEO1991 wrote:

Hello just wondering what you recommend to purchase to begin with... im interested in a possible heavier/ jazz like album?..i listened to the track on progarchives from the album ' Köhntarkösz' and thought it sounded very good. Does anyone recommend this one? ....need help
 
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Most of Magma's catalogue is available on emusic, which is a good way to try before you buy (the downloads are very cheap and good quality).
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MDK
Kohntarkosz
1001 ° centigrades
 
These are classic Magma records
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Originally posted by topofsm topofsm wrote:

I'd like to try them out sometime, they seem really interesting. If only their albums weren't $40 a pop on Amazon....
I just did a quick check and they are not all $40 - there are some for less than $10. I'd compare those albums with the ratings on the Magma band page and choose one of those that has a >4* rating to start with.
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Köhntarkösz. One of the best prog albums.
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Originally posted by Captain Capricorn Captain Capricorn wrote:

Mekanik Destruktiw Kommandoh 

Seconded!
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I'd like to try them out sometime, they seem really interesting. If only their albums weren't $40 a pop on Amazon....

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