Magma
by Gojira
User Score
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
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  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. 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,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.… Expand
  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. genuswelt
    Jun 23, 2016
    10
    I am many years listener of this group , and with every release bar is getting higher . Magma is lighter but not without climate predecessors. In addition to Gojira is only one band in the world who can match them , this is the Mastodon . Which also evolves in an interesting direction.
  4. 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 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    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 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.    … Expand
  5. Zicus
    Jun 17, 2016
    9
    The groove of Pantera. Intelligent and intense songwriting. Lyrics talking about Mother Nature and personal turmoil. Simple, no-nonsense muscularity to the riffs. Added experimentation with clean vocals and chants and some other musical elements. A great gateway album for non-metalheads and a delight for the hardcore alike.
  6. alexg1210
    Jun 18, 2016
    10
    This album is amazing to say the least. Really has a great emotional feel to every song. It is a different album for sure than some of their other releases but it has a lot of great qualities to it.
  7. potatokappa
    Jun 26, 2016
    9
    The French Metall-ers strike again this time with magma,Its the first album by them which features clean vocals. But them not doing those growls you'd expect from a death metal band does'nt really make this album not brutal, THIS ALBUM IS HEAVY AND ITS BRUTAL IN ITS OWN WAY also this album is pretty catchy in its own right, this album woud slowly grow on you until the Album consumes youThe French Metall-ers strike again this time with magma,Its the first album by them which features clean vocals. But them not doing those growls you'd expect from a death metal band does'nt really make this album not brutal, THIS ALBUM IS HEAVY AND ITS BRUTAL IN ITS OWN WAY also this album is pretty catchy in its own right, this album woud slowly grow on you until the Album consumes you whole, a great album over all.
    A must listen for metalheads    … Expand
  8. GlauberSohjian
    Mar 31, 2017
    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. 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,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.

    - MetalMusicaux/GlauberSohjian    … Expand

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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
  1. 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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  2. 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.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Jul 8, 2016
    76
    Magma’s not nearly as esoteric as the albums that preceded it--and considering how Gojira’s progressive tendencies have distinguished them from the get-go, the catchiest tracks on the record arguably take the biggest risks.
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