Reshiram Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Kodama" the fifth album from Blackgaze pioneers, Alcest, marks the French duo's ferocious return to the stylistic maximalism of its early albums while continuing the band's relentless pursuit for new sounds and fresh ideas."Kodama" is the Japanese word for 'tree spirit' and 'echo' and from the album's structure and dynamics to its cinematic sound, "Kodama" indeed 'echoes' Alcest's 2010 classic, "Écailles De Lune". But this is no simple back-to-the-roots album: the band has more punch, rhythm and organic feel than ever before. While clearly influenced by bands like The Smashing Pumpkins, Tool, Dinosaur Jr, Grimes and The Cure, "Kodama" ultimately reveals itself as Alcest's 'Japanese album', drawing substantial inspiration from Japanese art and culture. Tracklist:1. Kodama2. Eclosion3. Je Suis D'ailleurs4. Untouched5. Oiseaux De Proie6. Onyx Release date: 30.09.2016 Available editions: - CD digipak with die-cut sleeve - LP (33rpm) on heavy-weight 180g black virgin vinyl - 2CD hardcover book (36 pages with lyrics, elaborate liner notes by Neige, Winterhalter and Fortifem, translations of the lyrics, ca. 18x18cm) incl. bonus CD with bonus track "Notre Sang Et Nos Penseées" - Deluxe 3LP box (45rpm) with vinyl etching, 6 art prints and lyric sheet; ltd. to 777 copies, split to: 200x black vinyl, 200x clear vinyl, 200x clear/black marble vinyl, 177x magenta/black marble vinyl (exclusive to the Prophecy online shop!) - "Complete Kodama Box": 4LPs (45rpm) incl. vinyl etching and bonus track "Notre Sang Et Nos Penseées", 2CD hardcover book (36 pages with lyrics, elaborate liner notes by Neige, Winterhalter and Fortifem, translations of the lyrics, ca. 18x18cm) incl. bonus CD with bonus track "Notre Sang Et Nos Penseées", 6 art prints and certificate; ltd. to 777 copies, split to: 200x black vinyl, 200x clear vinyl, 200x clear/black marble vinyl, 177x magenta/black marble vinyl (exclusive to the Prophecy online shop!) US: http://us.prophecy.de/artists/alcest/ WORLD: http://en.prophecy.de/artists/alcest/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I enjoyed Shelter quite a bit once I get used to the shift away from their heavier sound. I think I'm going to wait until I can hear this before I commit to it, but it does have my interest. $15 isn't bad for a single LP (not sure what shipping'll be). Box sets are a little too much for me, although they do sound nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Mike Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 (edited) I also really came to enjoy Shelter, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't excited by a return to their older sound. ***edit*** Am I incompetent or is there no LP only version up? ***edit*** I'm clearly incompetent. Edited July 26, 2016 by Metal Mike Eliminator Jr. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freki Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Metal Mike said: I also really came to enjoy Shelter, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't excited by a return to their older sound. ***edit*** Am I incompetent or is there no LP only version up? ***edit*** I'm clearly incompetent. Click on the cd version and then the "variant" dropdown. Confusing. Metal Mike and jackshidt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Mike Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 14 minutes ago, Freki said: Click on the cd version and then the "variant" dropdown. Confusing. Thanks Bruh. I figured it out. It was confusing, but made worse by my being at the bar on my laptop trying to fix a downed server. My priorities are clearly wrong. Metal > Beer > Employment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRHews Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I'm all for Alcest old and new, so I snagged the Clear 3lp box set. Super excited to hear this. With only 6 songs, they should all be really epic and beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I admire your level of commitment. I really do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRHews Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 12 hours ago, Derek™ said: I admire your level of commitment. I really do. Not a fan of Shelter or Alcest in general? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Shelter grew on me a good bit, and I do enjoy Alcest a fair amount. But not quite enough to blind-drop the cash on that triple LP just yet. Sounds like a stellar package though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRHews Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 If it's any extra incentive, the clear was 5 bucks cheaper than the other options... I'm just a big fan all around of their work, so I have confidence knowing I will enjoy it. Shelter was definitely a grower, the new sound was so beautifully done, just like the newest Lantlos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkrtz Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 (edited) Me: I haven't listened to Alcest in years, I probably won't even remember to check this out when a single drops Them: weeab Me: Edited July 27, 2016 by dkrtz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drds89 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I know I will like it, but just can't pull the trigger... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) I don't understand why they do this Bonus-CD-with-only-1-song thing... The "Shelter" bonus track "Into The Waves" is one of my favorite songs, but they didn't include it in the regular album. I just don't get why they do this, it seems kind of dumb to me. Why not just put the extra song on the regular CD, even if you only release it in Japan, for instance? Edited August 2, 2016 by Gumbo72203 jackshidt, LordZagry, aopps42 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterrod Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) I went black/magenta deluxe box set because Alcest... and because I make poor financial decisions. Edited July 28, 2016 by monsterrod Billich0986, Metal Mike and Reshiram 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Mike Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 1 hour ago, monsterrod said: I went black/magenta deluxe box set because Alcest... and because I make poor financial decisions. Exactly this. monsterrod 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drds89 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 On 7/28/2016 at 9:01 AM, monsterrod said: I went black/magenta deluxe box set because Alcest... and because I make poor financial decisions. On 7/28/2016 at 10:59 AM, Metal Mike said: Exactly this. Caved Hope Neige knocked it out of the park on at least one track monsterrod, radiatorhums and Metal Mike 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 We don't have any tracks yet for this do we? Even live stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchorlessbodies Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 New song, finally back to the roots in some way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Mike Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 ^... Hmmmmmm...do I listen or wait? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 9 minutes ago, Metal Mike said: Hmmmmmm...do I listen or wait? I'm going to listen later on today. It'll help me decide which one I get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterrod Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Oh, my loins. This is GOOD. I'm pumped for this album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Mike Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I gave it a *very* cursory listen and my initial impression is that I dig it. It does seem somewhat more of a return to form. If there're some more "blackened" vocals in there somewhere, I'll be pleased as punch. On an unrelated note, look at this fucking cat. It's eating pasghetti!! Reshiram and GhostTrail 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IG88 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 better than anything on 'shelter' by a mile, but not as good as anything else from their past. will have to see how the rest of the album turns out, but likely won't be ordering it. LordZagry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 this new song is freaking great!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Mike Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 New track: GhostTrail, anchorlessbodies, Billich0986 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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