ALCEST - Les Voyages De L'Âme (10th Anniversary Edition) · HARDOVER BOOK CD

CD hardcover book (18x18 cm, 60 pages) with hotfoil-embossed cover, preface by Neige, liner notes by Walter Hoeijmakers (Roadburn festival), English lyrics translations, abundant photographs from the “Les Voyages…” era, artwork sketches and 2 bonus tracks.

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This stunning 10th anniversary edition of Alcest's "Les Voyages De L'Âme" stands as one of the most essential releases in the blackgaze/post-metal canon. Originally released in 2012, this album marked a pivotal moment where Neige and his French collective pushed their signature sound into even more ethereal territories, blending atmospheric black metal with dreamy shoegaze textures that feel both crushing and transcendent. The album's six expansive tracks take listeners on a genuine sonic journey through landscapes both beautiful and haunting, with "Autre Temps" and "Là Où Naissent Les Couleurs Nouvelles" serving as perfect examples of how Alcest can make heavy music feel weightless.

What makes this anniversary edition particularly special is how it captures the complete artistic vision behind the original release. The luxurious hardcover book format with its hotfoil-embossed cover feels like holding a piece of art, while the inclusion of English lyric translations finally allows non-French speakers to fully grasp Neige's poetic imagery. The abundant photographs from the album's era, artwork sketches, and insightful liner notes by Walter Hoeijmakers create a comprehensive document of this masterpiece's creation and impact on the metal underground.

For fans of: Deafheaven, Lantlôs, Amesoeurs, Drudkh, and Slowdive

Track listing

1. Autre Temps
2. Là Où Naissent Les Couleurs Nouvelles
3. Les Voyages De L'Âme
4. Nous Sommes L'Emeraude
5. Beings Of Light
6. Faiseurs De Mondes
7. Havens
8. Summer's Glory
9. Autre Temps (Live At Hellfest 2022)
10. Là Où Naissent Les Couleurs Nouvelles (Live In Lyon 2018)

Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: prophecy.de