Alcest - Écailles De Lune

8.6 | 691 votes |

Release date:	29 March 2010
Style:	Shoegaze, Atmospheric black metal
Owners:	654 have it 62 want it 1 trades it

01. Écailles De Lune - Part 1
02. Écailles De Lune - Part 2
03. Percées De Lumière
04. Abysses
05. Solar Song
06. Sur L'océan Couleur De Fer

The Best Post-Metal/Avantgarde Metal Album Of 2010
Top 20 albums of 2010: 2

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Additional info
All music composed by Neige except "Abysses", composed/performed by Fursy Teyssier.
All lyrics written by Neige except "Sur L'Océan Couleur De Fer", written by Paul-Jean Toulet.
Recorded by Markus Stock at Klangschmiede Studio E, mixed/mastered by Neb Xort at Drudenhaus Studio during summer 2009 except "Sur L'Océan Couleur De Fer", recorded by Neige.
Cover art by Fursy Teyssier (www.lesdiscrets.com).
Layout by Metastazis.com
Produced by MK for Prophecy Productions.

Staff review by
Lucas

Rating:
8.7

Souvenirs D'Un Autre Monde was something quite new. Its combination of Black metal and Shoegaze, occasionally referred to as 'metalgaze', revealed that even metalheads occasionally dig warm, subtle music conceptually revolving around a wonderland or fairyland, where the bunnies hop through gently sloped meadows and spring is everlasting and more wonderfully jolly things. Who knows, maybe we're not as inevitably hell-bound as we think we are.

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published 29.03.2010 | Comments (51)

Guest review by
4look4rd

Rating:
8.9

Imagine yourself lying on the bare ground of a desolated beach, gazing at the majesty of the full moon. Now close your eyes and focus on the sound of the nearby forest and sea. Wait for the high tide to wrap your body in a blanket of warmth and blissfulness. Listen to the call of the spirits of the night; follow them into the deep sea. Finally allow the hypnotic waters to consume your mortal life and embrace the splendor of Fairyland. This is the basic essence of Écailles de Lune.

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published 30.10.2010 | Comments (5)

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Zuzuz0r Posts: 507 From: Mexico	Permalink 27.01.2010 - 19:16 Zuzuz0r Posts: 507 From: Mexico Oh god, this is gonna be awesome for sure, and Percées de Lumière is going to be there, so that means this album will sound like that?, if it is, this is gonna rock, and cover looks great. ---- If this grand panorama before me is what you call God Then God is not dead. Loading...
Skøllgrim Northern Posts: 389	Permalink 28.02.2010 - 14:01 Skøllgrim Northern Posts: 389 Perhaps my most anticipated album of the year, I have dangerously high expectations. The preview track released on the split kicked ass and the cover looks amazing. Holding my thumbs up! Loading...
Irinel Posts: 58 From: Romania	Permalink 15.03.2010 - 15:51 Irinel Posts: 58 From: Romania It's leaked ! Loading...
VPeter Posts: 1450 From: The Netherlands	Permalink 20.03.2010 - 02:03 VPeter Posts: 1450 From: The Netherlands Best album of the year so far for me. It flows a lot better then the debut. Loading...
Daydream Nation Account deleted	Permalink 30.03.2010 - 03:50 Daydream Nation Account deleted Must buy! Loading...
moonsorrow1992 Posts: 15 From: Costa Rica	Permalink 01.04.2010 - 01:09 Rating: 10 moonsorrow1992 Posts: 15 From: Costa Rica Brilliant! Loading...
3dd Posts: 64 From: Brazil	Permalink 01.04.2010 - 22:27 Rating: 8 3dd Posts: 64 From: Brazil Good album, but the masterpiece "Souvenirs D'Un Autre Monde" was way way better. Loading...
lordz IzZo Posts: 406 From: Saudi Arabia	Permalink 07.04.2010 - 02:04 Rating: 7 lordz IzZo Posts: 406 From: Saudi Arabia Not bad...! Loading...
Shadowcross The Summoner Posts: 481 From: Australia	Permalink 10.04.2010 - 19:37 Rating: 9 Shadowcross The Summoner Posts: 481 From: Australia Great album .. my only complaint is it feels so short! Loading...
omjaimes omjaimes Posts: 99 From: Colombia	Permalink 23.04.2010 - 00:43 Rating: 9 omjaimes omjaimes Posts: 99 From: Colombia Emotional ... great atmosphere ... nine! Loading...
InnerSelf proofread free Posts: 2641 From: Germany	Permalink 15.07.2010 - 22:27 Rating: 10 InnerSelf proofread free Posts: 2641 From: Germany Another great BM release this year this one totally did it for me and it is without doubt the greatest from what I've heard this year ---- He who is not bold enough to be stared at from across the abyss is not bold enough to stare into it himself. Loading...
Anttizhang Posts: 6 From: China	Permalink 21.07.2010 - 21:40 Rating: 10 Anttizhang Posts: 6 From: China I love this album...specially when i was depressed... ---- MD,MS...why always M? Loading...
M.Visitorae Posts: 4 From: Brazil	Permalink 22.08.2010 - 04:01 Rating: 9 M.Visitorae Posts: 4 From: Brazil Superior Dark Feeling"s! Loading...
M.Visitorae Posts: 4 From: Brazil	Permalink 22.08.2010 - 04:03 Rating: 9 M.Visitorae Posts: 4 From: Brazil Written by M.Visitorae on 22.08.2010 at 04:01 Superior Dark Feeling"s! Loading...
lord artan Posts: 297 From: Iran	Permalink 18.09.2010 - 22:18 Rating: 10 lord artan Posts: 297 From: Iran THIS MEN AND THIS ALBUM Most things are different Loading...
Ellrohir Heaven Knight Posts: 8662 From: Czech Republic	Permalink 19.09.2010 - 21:32 Ellrohir Heaven Knight Posts: 8662 From: Czech Republic One of the best albums this year ---- My rest seems now calm and deep Finally I got my dead man sleep Loading...
Moose Posts: 178 From: Australia	Permalink 10.10.2010 - 05:48 Rating: 10 Moose Posts: 178 From: Australia Simply amazing. So beautiful. Loading...
0rpheus Posts: 391 From: Egypt	Permalink 23.11.2010 - 15:03 Rating: 8 0rpheus Posts: 391 From: Egypt Deep album. I made a Piano/Instrumental cover of 'Sur L'Océan Couleur De Fer' Here it is: ---- I would prefer not to. Loading...
Windrider Raureif Posts: 684 From: Germany	Permalink 28.11.2010 - 20:04 Rating: 8 Windrider Raureif Posts: 684 From: Germany Written by 0rpheus on 23.11.2010 at 15:03 Deep album. I made a Piano/Instrumental cover of 'Sur L'Océan Couleur De Fer' Here it is: YOU ARE THE MAN!!! Fantastic cover... I simply love this album and 'Sur L'Océan Couleur De Fer' is together with 'Percées De Lumière' my fave song... Incredible! Loading...
0rpheus Posts: 391 From: Egypt	Permalink 30.11.2010 - 23:19 Rating: 8 0rpheus Posts: 391 From: Egypt Written by Windrider on 28.11.2010 at 20:04 YOU ARE THE MAN!!! Fantastic cover... I simply love this album and 'Sur L'Océan Couleur De Fer' is together with 'Percées De Lumière' my fave song... Incredible! Thanks, I'm glad you like it. ---- I would prefer not to. Loading...
Kropy Posts: 108 From: Czech Republic	Permalink 29.12.2010 - 23:14 Rating: 9 Kropy Posts: 108 From: Czech Republic Musicianship: 9 Vocal: 10 Atmosphere: 10 Melody: 9 Originality: 9 Production: 9 CD Covers: 10 Best Songs: 01. Écailles De Lune (Part I) 06. Sur L'Océan Couleur De Fer Loading...
Averus Posts: 18 From: USA	Permalink 05.03.2011 - 21:58 Rating: 10 Averus Posts: 18 From: USA Call me melodramatic, but this album has gotten me through some tough times the last 2 weeks. Wonderful music in times of joy or sorrow. Écailles De Lune Pt. I has the most beautiful and melancholy atmosphere I have ever heard in a song. Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada	Permalink 06.03.2011 - 01:43 Rating: 9 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada Written by Averus on 05.03.2011 at 21:58 Wonderful music in times of joy or sorrow. That is precisely what makes this such a great album - it has the ability to kick you when you're down or lift you higher when you're up. Neige has quite the talent for identifying with his listener's emotions. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
Yugosaki Posts: 140 From: Bosnia and Herzegovina	Permalink 22.03.2011 - 00:38 Rating: 10 Yugosaki Posts: 140 From: Bosnia and Herzegovina Fantastic...so deep and emotional...wonderfull ---- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaEBpRWr2IA Loading...
Tetravirulence Posts: 133 From: Bangladesh	Permalink 24.05.2011 - 16:21 Tetravirulence Posts: 133 From: Bangladesh I have this album but didnt quite dig yet, i am up for it ---- Metal News Community!! http://head-metal-bangers.blogspot.com RIP Juhani Palomaki (1977-2010) Loading...
To The Void Posts: 6 From: UK	Permalink 28.05.2011 - 22:27 Rating: 7 To The Void Posts: 6 From: UK Love the album a lot but it is overrated know where have good have the first one for me anyway. Loading...
Night Sight Posts: 260 From: Iran	Permalink 11.07.2011 - 10:46 Night Sight Posts: 260 From: Iran Dark feelings,cold,emotinal,melodic,great shrieking vocals one oft he best ---- Alone in birth Alone in the darkness Alone in death Alone in the daylight Loading...
Kenos Account deleted	Permalink 05.08.2011 - 20:05 Kenos Account deleted First three tracks: pure perfection. "Écailles De Lune (I - II)" always leaves me speechless, probably the most complete Alcest's song and one of the best things I've ever heard in metal music. Second half of the album: a bit less consistent, with "Abysses" as a filler, "Solar Song" as a "Souvenirs"'s rehashing and finally a great, enchanting acoustic ballad. Amazing album, really, but I only wish it was longer: after the first half it loses a bit of its intensity and seems to finish too soon ... And I eagerly want MORE. Now I only have to wait for "Les Voyages De L'âme". Loading...
tea[m]ster Au Pays Natal Posts: 5245 From: USA	Permalink 15.10.2011 - 19:29 Rating: 9 tea[m]ster Au Pays Natal Posts: 5245 From: USA Wow. Whenever I listen to this I get a smile on my face... ---- rekt Loading...
Timmeh Dudeman Posts: 344 From: Australia	Permalink 03.06.2012 - 16:49 Timmeh Dudeman Posts: 344 From: Australia 'Solar Song', probably my favourite Alcest song so good to trip to as well. Loading...