ALCEST · Shelter (Complete Box] | SILVER/BLACK LP BOX SET

Deluxe Complete Shelter Box with black silver marbled vinyl in gatefold cover with poster, bonus CD, bonus 7", bonus DVD, additional 24 pages soft cover book in LP format with liner notes and translations, 48 page hardcover photobook in wide format and signed art print. All housed in a classy collectors box with a linen-like texture.

Limited to 500 copies.

Background information about 'Shelter (Complete Box]'

French atmospheric masters Alcest have crafted something truly extraordinary with "Shelter" – an album that marks a pivotal moment in their evolution from black metal pioneers to shoegaze visionaries. Neige and Winterhalter have stripped away the harsher elements of their earlier work, revealing a luminous core of dreamy melodies and ethereal soundscapes that feel like floating through celestial realms. Tracks like "Opale" and "Wings" showcase their newfound clarity, where shimmering guitars dance with whispered vocals in perfect harmony.

This isn't just a departure – it's a revelation. The album flows like a gentle stream of consciousness, with "La Nuit Marche Avec Moi" and "Voix Sereines" creating an almost meditative atmosphere that pulls you deeper into Alcest's otherworldly vision. The title track "Shelter" itself becomes a sanctuary of sound, where every note feels carefully placed to create maximum emotional impact. It's shoegaze perfection with a distinctly French sensibility that sets it apart from their contemporaries.

For fans of:
Slowdive, My Bloody Valentine, Deftones, Lantlôs, Les Discrets, Amesoeurs

Track listing

LP:
A1. Wings
A2. Opale
A3. La Nuit Marche Avec Moi
A4. Voix Sereines
A5. L'Eveil Des Muses
B6. Shelter
B7. Away
B8. Délivrance

Bonus 7":
A1. Into The Waves
B-side Etching

Album CD:

1. Wings
2. Opale
3. La Nuit Marche Avec Moi
4. Voix Sereines
5. L'Eveil Des Muses
6. Shelter
7. Away
8. Délivrance

Bonus CD:

1. Into The Waves

Bonus DVD:

1. Opale Video

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