Alcest
Les Chants de l’aurore
| Year | 2024 |
| Label | Nuclear Blast Records |
| Status | Pseudo-Release |
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- Komorebi (6:39)
- L’Envol (8:02)
- Améthyste (8:30)
- Flamme jumelle (5:17)
- Réminiscence (2:50)
- L’Enfant de la lune (Tsuki no ko) (7:28)
- L’Adieu (4:52)
About the Band
Alcest is a French black metal band, formed in 2000. Their studio albums include Souvenirs d’un autre monde (2007), Aux funérailles du monde… / Tristesse hivernale (2007), Écailles de lune (2010), Les Voyages de l’âme (2012), Shelter (2014), Kodama (2016). The lineup includes Neige, Winterhalter. They record for Ward Records.
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Album Review
Alcest's latest album, 'Les Chants de l’aurore,' is a mesmerizing journey through ethereal melodies and haunting vocals that encapsulate the essence of post-black metal. The band's signature blend of shoegaze and black metal is on full display, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that transports listeners to another realm. Standout tracks like 'Flamme jumelle' and 'L’Enfant de la lune (Tsuki no ko)' showcase Alcest's ability to seamlessly weave together heavy riffs with atmospheric textures. The production quality is immaculate, with each instrument shining through in the mix. This album marks a new chapter in Alcest's career, further solidifying their status as pioneers in the blackgaze genre.