ALCEST · Souvenirs D'un Autre Monde | WHITE/GREEN MARBLED LP

White/green marbled vinyl in standard cover with printed innersleeve and protection sleeve.

Background information about 'Souvenirs D'un Autre Monde'

Back in 2007, Alcest delivered something absolutely groundbreaking with "Souvenirs d'un autre monde" – the album that essentially birthed the blackgaze movement and changed the face of extreme music forever. This isn't just another metal record; it's a transcendent journey through Neige's childhood memories of otherworldly experiences, where crushing black metal foundations meet ethereal shoegaze atmospheres in ways nobody had imagined before.

What makes this debut so special is how it captures pure emotion in sonic form. The euphoric melodies float like childhood dreams while maintaining that essential metal backbone, creating something that's both nostalgic and forward-thinking. Pitchfork didn't include this in their "50 Best Shoegaze Albums of All Time" for nothing – this record influenced an entire generation of bands and continues to inspire musicians across genres. Every track here feels like a portal to that spiritual otherworld Neige experienced, making "Souvenirs d'un autre monde" not just a landmark release, but an essential piece of modern metal history.

For fans of:
Deafheaven, Lantlôs, Les Discrets, Amesoeurs, Wolves in the Throne Room

Track listing

A1. Printemps Emeraude
A2. Souvenirs D'Un Autre Monde
A3. Les Iris
B1. Ciel Errant
B2. Sur L'Autre Rive Je T'Attendrai
B3. Tir Nan Og

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