Attahk Explained

Attahk
Type:studio
Artist:Magma
Cover:Attahk Magma.jpg
Caption:Cover art by H. R. Giger
Released:5 March 1978
Genre:
Length:39:07
Label:Eurodisc, Tomato
Producer:Laurent Thibault
Prev Title:Inédits
Prev Year:1977
Next Title:Retrospektïẁ (Parts I+II)
Next Year:1981

Attahk is the seventh studio album by French rock band Magma, released on 5 March 1978. Its sound marks a noticeable shift from the sound of the band's previous albums, predominantly consisting of funk and jazz fusion music that incorporates elements of rhythm and blues, gospel, and pop music.

Magma had disbanded for a year after the release of their 1976 album Üdü Ẁüdü, before reuniting under the new musical direction, with a more accessible sound. Some songs on this album – such as "Rindë" – as well as some from Live/Hhaï (1975) and Üdü Ẁüdü are incorporated into the compositions of the band's 2009 album, Ëmëhntëhtt-Ré.

Track listing

All music written by Christian Vander.

Side one

  1. "The Last Seven Minutes (1970-1977, Phase I)" - 7:35
  2. "Spiritual (Negro Song)" - 3:17
  3. "Rindë (Eastern Song)" - 3:07
  4. "Liriïk Necronomicus Kahnt (in which our heroes Ürgon & Ğorğo Meet)" - 4:59

Side two

  1. "Maahnt (The Wizard's Fight Versus the Devil)" - 5:29
  2. "Dondaï (To an Eternal Love)" - 7:59
  3. "Nono (1978, Phase II)" - 6:17

On the most recent release of the CD by Charly Records, track 2 is labelled "Spiritual (Gospel)".

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