Alcest : Écailles de Lune

Alfred · 03-08-2010, 05:35 PM

Alcest "Écailles de Lune"

Écailles de Lune - Part 1
Écailles de Lune - Part 2
Percées de lumière
Abysses
Solar Song
Sur L'Océan Couleur De Fer

LoathsomePete · 03-08-2010, 06:00 PM

Gave this a spin last night and it was pretty much what I wanted to hear from the description Anteater gave. It wasn't quite as haunting as To Lay Like Old Ashes by Austere (a similar sounding band), but it didn't have the very annoying screaming that completely ruined the atmosphere created by the rest of the instruments. I think I need to give it one or two more whirls to say whether or not it deserves a higher rating, but for right now I am completely happy with what I rated it at.

Alfred · 03-08-2010, 06:09 PM

I'm on the second track at the moment. It's brilliant so far, I'm pretty sure I'll end up rating this higher than Souvenirs D'un Autre Monde when all is said and done. Kind of nice to hear the return of those black metal vocals. I was a little apprehensive about him using the harsh screaming again, but I'm relieved to hear that he makes use of it in a tasteful way.

lucifer_sam · 03-08-2010, 06:26 PM

At least they aren't the cheesy throaty gargles you usually hear with black metal, that alone is what puts me off listening to more in the first place. So far it's been rather entertaining, some of the softer passages remind me of Galaxie 500.

Engine · 03-08-2010, 08:33 PM

Have you guys not heard Souvenirs d'un autre monde?

If not, you need to.

I haven't heard the new one yet but let's just say I'm extremely fucking excited.

EDIT: That was a presumptuous question and I hate presumptousness above all so I apologize. Still, I'm excited as hell about this album and hopefully will vote soon.

Alfred · 03-09-2010, 03:04 PM

Of course I've heard Souvenirs D'un Autre Monde. One of the best albums of 2007.

(and this is looking to be one of the best albums of 2010)

...that's an excellent vote by the way.

Engine · 03-09-2010, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfred

Of course I've heard Souvenirs D'un Autre Monde. One of the best albums of 2007.

Yea - that's why I apologized - I asked a dumb question and the answer was only 2 posts back

And I've seen that album mentioned a lot on MB so I feel bad for assuming the other commenters here don't know it.

Anyway, I've heard the new album once - some of it bored me but when the 'black metal vocals' kicked in my vote instantly climbed up a notch. I'm going to listen some more before submitting a real vote but I definitely like it. And now I wanna hear the guy's actual metal so more power to him.

Alfred · 03-10-2010, 07:59 PM

It'll definitely grow on you as you become more familiar with it.

zeppy111 · 03-10-2010, 09:29 PM

Definitely in the top 3 for releases of 2010 so far(Meshuggah - Alive and In Mourning - Monolith). 2 listens in and it was alot better than second time, hopefully the same will happen for the third listen.

gotjuice · 03-11-2010, 05:48 PM

I voted very good. I don't think it's as good as Souvenirs, but it's still a fine record in its own right. The black metal vocals are well done which was a relief.

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03-08-2010, 05:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	Alcest : Écailles de Lune Alcest "Écailles de Lune" Écailles de Lune - Part 1 Écailles de Lune - Part 2 Percées de lumière Abysses Solar Song Sur L'Océan Couleur De Fer

03-08-2010, 06:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Gave this a spin last night and it was pretty much what I wanted to hear from the description Anteater gave. It wasn't quite as haunting as To Lay Like Old Ashes by Austere (a similar sounding band), but it didn't have the very annoying screaming that completely ruined the atmosphere created by the rest of the instruments. I think I need to give it one or two more whirls to say whether or not it deserves a higher rating, but for right now I am completely happy with what I rated it at. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

03-08-2010, 06:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	I'm on the second track at the moment. It's brilliant so far, I'm pretty sure I'll end up rating this higher than Souvenirs D'un Autre Monde when all is said and done. Kind of nice to hear the return of those black metal vocals. I was a little apprehensive about him using the harsh screaming again, but I'm relieved to hear that he makes use of it in a tasteful way. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

03-08-2010, 06:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
lucifer_sam Unrepentant Ass-Mod Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,921	At least they aren't the cheesy throaty gargles you usually hear with black metal, that alone is what puts me off listening to more in the first place. So far it's been rather entertaining, some of the softer passages remind me of Galaxie 500. __________________ first.am

03-08-2010, 08:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Engine air quote Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: pollen & mold Posts: 3,108	Have you guys not heard Souvenirs d'un autre monde? If not, you need to. I haven't heard the new one yet but let's just say I'm extremely fucking excited. EDIT: That was a presumptuous question and I hate presumptousness above all so I apologize. Still, I'm excited as hell about this album and hopefully will vote soon. __________________ Like an arrow, I was only passing through. Last edited by Engine; 03-08-2010 at 08:50 PM. Reason: bein dumb

03-09-2010, 03:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	Of course I've heard Souvenirs D'un Autre Monde. One of the best albums of 2007. (and this is looking to be one of the best albums of 2010) ...that's an excellent vote by the way. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

03-10-2010, 07:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	It'll definitely grow on you as you become more familiar with it. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

03-10-2010, 09:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
zeppy111 16, so? Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 630	Definitely in the top 3 for releases of 2010 so far(Meshuggah - Alive and In Mourning - Monolith). 2 listens in and it was alot better than second time, hopefully the same will happen for the third listen. __________________ My Blog (album of the day): http://musicfromthesouth.blogspot.com

03-11-2010, 05:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
gotjuice Rose City til I die! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 366	I voted very good. I don't think it's as good as Souvenirs, but it's still a fine record in its own right. The black metal vocals are well done which was a relief. __________________ I used to be carried in the arms of cheerleaders...