Musicians feel they are ready to move on to something new. I appreciate evolution of sound, and I respect when
Is it a worseĪlbum because of it? Not at all. So, is it as textured and darkly beautiful as Alcest's previous works? No. Light and ambiance, emotion and smooth vocals: This is what "Shelter" is all We reach "Away" (the only English-language track) and "Délivrance", we meet the next twoīest tracks. Every song is as wonderful as the last, and when Melody climbs and climbs until it reaches a guitar-fueled climax of intense proportions.Īfter this, the album doesn't let up at all. This track is the best on the album in my opinion, as its However, when "Voix Sereines" begins, theĪlbum reaches an all-new level. The album dips a bit, though it is still enjoyable. After an amazing opening in "Wings", I feel The album does have highs and lows, though. This album, while excellent, is surely lacking in variety somewhat. I do feel that it does hit some of the same notes over and Some may find this strange, but I enjoy it as it seems to Here, and does an admirable job of driving the melodies higher and higher. Stephane Paut is the pillar of the album,Īs he performs almost every instrument and also the vocals. Such melody and such expression of light and joy. The towering guitars are front and center here, with "Shelter" is definitely a beautiful work. I just hope fans calm down and give this gorgeous album a chance. The band has abandoned their signature style, but this is not the first time a band has done Structure then the former, but less variation of sound and emotion than the latter. Shoegaze rock somewhere between Nosound and Anathema. Gone is the blackened palette, and in comes a style of Alcest was known for their mixture of black metal andīeautiful ambiance, but the band has decided to explore other musical territory. However, when they evolve and enter new eras, their fansĭenounce them for progressing. The progressive community always gets to me.
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