i have this tendency to ignore new bands until they get like 4 or 5 albums into their career (if they make it that far). Then if they're still creating a buzz in the scene, or i notice them being billed higher and higher on festivals, tours, etc, then i'll finally go deep diving on them. This was one of those bands. I saw them live in their early days, and probably watched a single song, then went back to the bar. Now i'd be thrilled to check em out live. Magma was a really great album, where i think they've really come into their own style, and yeah...they jam. one of the best bands to come out in the last 20 years or so.