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Alcest Format: Audio CD
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Track Listings

1 Cailles de Lune, Pt. 1
2 Cailles de Lune, Pt. 2
3 Perc Es de Lumi Re
4 Abysses
5 Solar Song
6 Sur L'oc An Couleur de Fer

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Product Description

The successor of ALCEST's highly acclaimed debut album "Souvenirs D'un Autre Monde" is entitled "Écailles De Lune". A masterpiece of Shoegaze (Dark) Metal / Post Rock and available in two versions, Regular Edition jewel case and a special Digibook Edition.

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If any proof were needed that anticipation was at a fever pitch for Alcest's second full-length album, it could be found in the fact that a clever leak of Écailles de Lune that made the rounds before its release was rabidly snapped up worldwide even though most of the tracks came from a compilation of Chinese black metal acts. But the fact that it was treated as the real thing shows how strong Alcest's own aesthetic mark has been made already, and Écailles de Lune makes the most of its compelling fusion of black metal's theatricality and the after-echoes of shoegaze's propensity for utterly enveloping a listener, even if bandleader Neige approached that sound unconsciously at first. The first half of the two-part title track that begins the album starts with a gentle guitar chime before the full skyscraping riff kicks in, but -- instead of getting even more intense as it goes -- it's happy to turn even more elegantly beautiful, letting moments of strutting rock brawl feel more like exaltation than destruction. Neige's singing is some of his loveliest at many points throughout the album, a soft keen toward the middle of the second half of the title track, a low and contemplative rumination elsewhere -- if not notably different from his earlier work in approach, it's at its most enjoyable here, and perhaps at its most beautifully serene on "Solar Song," vocals overlaid to lovely effect. In contrast to how Justin Broadrick's work in Jesu feels like brutal songs gone blissed-out, here it feels like calmly performed songs given sometimes full-speed accelerants that never lose a central grace, even when Neige's vocals turn into a familiar hollow rasp and wail --Ned Raggett - All Music Guide

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.55 x 5.43 x 0.2 inches; 2.4 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Prophecy
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2010
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 15, 2010
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Prophecy
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0037TPHGS
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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    4.8 out of 5 stars 254 ratings

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  • fredw138
    5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Good - No, Great
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2011
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    I was skeptical when I first discovered Alcest. Being informed that it was a major key black metal-esque album with shoegaze elements, I expected to hate it. I'm not a huge fan of the new indie/post-rock black metal style, and generally find it quite boring. However, with this album I was pleasantly surprised upon first listen, and blown away upon repeat listens.

    The highlights of the album are the first three tracks. All of them have a very triumphant feel to them in the more metal inspired parts, yet a dreamlike feel in the softer parts. In fact, during the quieter passages, Alcest reminds me of the occult-inspired Goth Rock band Fields of the Nephilim on their seminal "Elizium" album. The end result obtained are foggy visions of a vast meadow in spring. Not the normal feeling one expects from something people refer to as "black" metal.

    All in all, this is a beautiful album that I can listen to in almost any situation and feel inspired. The musicianship is top-notch, the melodies stay with you, and the images they evoke in the minds eye are incredible.

    Thumbs up!
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  • Sara Ross
    5.0 out of 5 stars Difficult to rate objectively, because I love it so much
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2011
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    This album introduced me to this black metal/shoegaze scene. Prior to hearing of alcest if anyone said Black Metal and Shoegaze in the context of the same music, I would have looked at them and said "What?" I'm coming at this from the perspective of someone who listens to heavy metal primarily, and this has easily become one of my favorite metal albums. Heavier than the previous Alcest release the entire album is haunting and mystifying. Unlike a lot of listeners I hope to hear more of the black metal growls visited by this album, as to me as a metal fan, this layered on the complex and haunting melodies of the music creates a powerful, emotionally charged environment that exemplifies how heavy loud music can also be beautiful. If your not into black metal, the shrieked vocals are sparse, and the clean vocals are more prominent in the music. The guitar work is layered and complex, but also finds demonstrates melodic, memorable metal riffs rather than a messy haze of sound.
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  • J. Silva
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great french band!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2011
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    Seeing all the hype this release was getting last year made me wonder what this band had to offer.
    So I went here and grab a copy, and Im glad I did. From the first listening experience I fell in love.
    Being a extreme metal fan, I also enjoy artists who tries to reach another level of musicality without compromise their artistic integrity. What we hear in this record is AMAZING, a truly emotional trip from the very beggining to the last track. Lot of great melodies, vocals alternating from the harsh black metal to the beautiful clean post-rock oriented vocal, with a dense atmosphere. Great album, BUY IT SUPPORT THE BAND!
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  • Mumpy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Alcest / Escailles De Lune
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2012
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    This CD is not just a CD, but an experience....something I don't get out of bands very often. I was first introduced to Alcest by the kind folks at internet radio "Death FM" and their rotation of "Solar Song". Solar Song is just....breathtaking. I love BM/grind/death metal all equally and still feel confident recommending this dic to anyone. Absolutely stunning....the artwork looks like the music sounds, definitely otherworldly. Escailles De Lune starts off more black metal but finishes more of a gazey etheral feel. Fans of everyone from Emperor to Dead Can Dance will enjoy this. Always in rotation in my player!
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  • matt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2021
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    You collect music this one for your collection to have.Nice book and well made any fans of this band should have this set.
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  • JOSEPH W KIDD
    4.0 out of 5 stars I see black fairys
    Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2011
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    This is a great album. I have a lot of patience for music, which comes in handy here, as the album tends to wander off into la-la land. Not that it's a bad thing, but the easily distracted need not apply. It is a tough album to place, as half of it is black metal (sort of) and half is pure shoegaze. I say sort of black metal because the vocals are black metal-ish, as is some of the riffing, but the lyrical content is about as far as you can get from black metal. Even Niege, the mastermind of this record, says the vocals are intended to sound 'otherworldly' and not black metal-ey. So call this black metal with extreme caution.

    That said, this is a very enjoyable album. It's about Neige's wonderful fairy land (no, seriously), and is pretty lighthearted for how intense the music can be at times. There are, as mentioned above, some distinct BM influences (trem picking with distortion, shrieks) as well as some straight shoegaze influences (mid-tempo melodies, doom-inspired clean vocals).

    It is a very listenable album, though I it starts to peter off towards the end. The first three tracks are pure awesomeness though. If you are a black metal purist, you will probably hate this album. If you are a shoegazer, well, hopefully the BM vocs don't make you pass out. Great album for painters.
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  • Joey Lyle
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... my woman drifting down a lazy River on a cool summer night
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2018
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    When I listen to this album I can see the stars in the night sky as I lay with my woman drifting down a lazy River on a cool summer night. It transports you to another place and time.
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  • James Rodriguez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Album!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2020
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    One of my favorite albums of all times and I don't know any French! It's the feeling.
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  • Tadeo Muitu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Para la colección
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 3, 2021
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    Una edición bella y llegó en excelentes condiciones
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  • zebulon
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent produit
    Reviewed in France on September 7, 2024
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    super
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  • A.S
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entrega internacional em bom estado
    Reviewed in Brazil on August 25, 2024
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    O produto veio em ótimo estado por ser um vinil fragil, bem embalado, a entrega foi um pouco demorada mas por conta da segurança do produto. Vinil incrível!
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  • Juan Enrique
    5.0 out of 5 stars Precioso disco
    Reviewed in Spain on July 19, 2021
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    Un gran álbum que por fin pude pillar en stock. Viene con un plástico protector de buena calidad.
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  • そう
    5.0 out of 5 stars アバターなんか目じゃない、異世界を体現
    Reviewed in Japan on July 10, 2010
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    Neigeさんが活動している他のバンドのCDは聴いたことが無いのですが、
    Alcestはとても癒されます。ジャケットデザインはぴったり！
    フランス語を知らないから歌詞は何を言ってるのかわからないｗ
    空間に広がる、優しさ溢れる素敵な音色はポストロック的で、
    留まること無い音波の渦は確かにシューゲイザー。
    前半の曲にはブラックメタル要素も含まれ。

    １,２曲目が２部構成らしいし、曲タイトルに月や海らしき単語も多いから
    このCD自体がコンセプトがあるかもしれない、前作もそうかも。
    …ちゃんと調べてないので”当てずっぽう”です。
    ジャケットの三日月と人魚はそれを表しているかも。
    前作は快晴の昼の太陽の下で公園の木陰でまったりしたような感じです。
    今回は柔らかい月の光の下で…って事ですかねｗ

    　最初の2曲ははギターのみのエコーの強いアルペジオ部分が綺麗で、
    優しく歌うボーカルも更に癒し効果バツグン、２曲目イントロでは小波の効果音も加わったり。
    その後に続く怒涛のスラッシュドラムやバックビートに合わせた、
    絶叫金切りデスボイスパートの大波に不意を突かれて盛大に飲み込まれる。
    渦潮に吸い込まれて幻想の世界に飛んでしまいそう！
    　3曲目はバンドのサイトでも試聴出来ます。
    イントロからハッキリと脳裏に焼きつくメロディで鋭利で且つ優しい、ホントに月の光のようなギター。
    ブラックメタルらしい金切りデスボイスは前作では無かったものなのですが、
    歌声との使い分けが良いし突き抜けた良いものなので、聴き惚れます。
    　5曲目ではゆったりした静かなリズムで強い響きのリフをシューゲイザーで
    ラララーだかニャニャニャーと歌っているように聞こえる５分間です、心地いい曲！
    　最後はアコースティック調ですね。

    こんなCD聴きながらファンタジーなんか読んだら現実の辛さが直視できなくなりそうｗ
    アバターを観た客にそんな人がいたとかニュースがあったそうだけど、
    あまりに美しいものに出会ったら衝撃は半端なくて、
    それだけを見て過ごしていたくなる気持ちは分かる。
    楽しい時間はすぐに過ぎてしまうもの。41分じゃ足りない…！！と思うでしょう。
    何回も聴きましょうｗ悪いことしてるんじゃないんだから思う存分に。

    ちなみに国内盤で出ているのを知らなかった…！まぁ対訳は無さそうだけども。
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