Magma
by Gojira
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. Record Collector
    Jul 15, 2016
    60
    It’s not all essential--Yellow Stone is a bit of instrumental filler, and you’ve heard everyday metal like Silvera far too many times already--but the high points are satisfyingly high.
  2. Austin Chronicle
    Aug 18, 2016
    40
    The band hits all marks on melody and dynamics, but the furious passion that drove their past work sounds muted.

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 76 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 76
  3. Negative: 4 out of 76
  1. MetalMusicaux
    Jun 17, 2016
    10
    Magma is not an easy listening experience. It’s complicated in it’s delivery and there is so much going on sometimes it gets too much.Magma is not an easy listening experience. It’s complicated in it’s delivery and there is so much going on sometimes it gets too much. However, on repeated listening, from start to finish, you will find something new with each listen. Be it a subtle guitar tone or a crushing bassline, that’s the beauty of Magma. This is a record of true heavy metal exploration. Not confined by boundaries, not sticking to the formula. GOJIRA have crafted a truly remarkable record with Magma, one that perfectly represents just what this band is about; destructive beauty.… Full Review »
  2. Senfbrot
    Jun 17, 2016
    9
    This album is for me one of the best metal records i listened to in the recent years. You really can feel the passion Gojira has put into this album .
  3. Bairei
    Jun 17, 2016
    10
    After four long years and death of Joe's and Mario's mother, the band tried to take an another approach on the more progressive than groovyAfter four long years and death of Joe's and Mario's mother, the band tried to take an another approach on the more progressive than groovy style, and there's no denial that you will either love it, or absolutely loathe their latest record.
    However, if you have nothing against Gojira's more experimental sounds (take "Born in Winter" off their previous album "L'Enfant Sauvage" as an example), this album is a must-own, as it has barely any weak moments (assuming that you are not a pure "only technical-death metal" fanatic, in that case only about half of the album might be any decent for your listening pleasure), astonishingly great clean vocals mixed with some of their signature riff-age make "Magma" an another great experience, just like any other Gojira's previous releases.    … Full Review »
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