DESCRIPTION:
# Our Project: 'The nONExisters'", is dedicated to those specific Progressive Rock Bands who managed to write their glorious History by releasing just (1) one , and only Studio Album!
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# One of them was : * Archaia *
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Bio:

" 'Archaia' were formed in the mid-seventies by MAGMA fans who wanted to do something different: play music using percussion only (no drums) and make full use of the guitar.

They have alternately been compared to JADE WARRIOR, ARACHNOID, HELDON, MAHAVISHNU, KING CRIMSON (circa "Red"), UNIVERS ZERO and of course, MAGMA.

But their material is totally unique, even by today's standards. Their only album, a self-titled LP released in 1976, is now a hot collectors' item that sells for over $300 US.


About the Album:

Propelled by a pulsating bass, their self-titled album is fast moving, featuring varied tempos and extremely dark themes. The music is characterized by a vitriolic fuzz guitar, droning keyboards, synths that have an eerie Twilight Zone quality, and by portentous, creepy, spooky pagan vocals.

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Zeuhl • France
Album: Archaia | Released @1977

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Songs / Tracks Listing

1. Soleil Noir (4:35)
2. L'Arche Des Mutations (9:35)
3. Sur Les Traces Du Vieux Roy (5:03)
4. La Roue (2:34)
5. Le Festin Du Lion Vert (4:45)
6. Massa Confusa (3:21)
7. Le Grand Secret (4:21)
8. Vol Du Phénix (3:58)

Total time 38:12

Total time 38:12

Bonus Tracks on 1998 CD remaster:
9. Armaggedon (4:23)
10. Robots Dans Le Formol (Live, Paris 1978) (4:13)
11. Chronos (Live, Paris 1978) (3:23)

Total Time: 50:11

Line-up / Musicians:

- Philippe Bersan / vocals, keyboards (synth) & percussion (1-8)
- Pierrick Le Bras / guitar, keyboards (synth), vocals
- Michel Munier / bass

With:

- Alain Evrard / percussion & keyboards (10,11)
- Patrick Renard / drums (10,11)