UNREQVITED - A Pathway To The Moon [HARDCOVER ARTBOOK CD]

Limited Arctic Pearl Vinyl LP with printed inner sleeve, protective sleeve, and poster. About the album On their sophomore album "Écailles de Lune" ("Moon Scales"), ALCEST revisited their roots in Black Metal while retaining the unique characteristics developed on their debut album "Souvenirs d’un Autre Monde." The French pioneers of Post-Black Metal crafted a shimmering, dreamlike sound that defined their otherworldly beauty - a sound they have continuously refined. Musically, ALCEST merges meditative acoustic passages with repetitive hypnotic patterns and catchy melodies, interspersed with bursts of harsh guitar riffs and intense drumming. Similarly, Neige, the band's leader and guitarist, contrasts his vocal delivery by alternating between a warm, dark tenor and gentle higher registers, interrupted by desperate screams and fierce growls. The softer vocals eventually prevail like an unstoppable wave. "My inspiration for this album particularly stemmed from the sea and the energy and elation felt when sitting before the ocean at night," Neige revealed about the creation process of “Écailles de Lune.” "The ocean seems terribly fascinating, mysterious, as beautiful as it is terrifying." Over time, ALCEST's music has been labeled in various ways: Post-Black Metal, Post-Rock, Shoegaze, and Blackgaze are among the most common. However one chooses to categorize this band originally from Avignon but now based in Paris, their sound remains unique. A hallmark of their albums is conceptual motifs that run through each track. On "Écailles de Lune," it’s a story of transformation. "The story of this album does not metaphorically represent death," Neige wrote. "To me, it’s about a man literally deciding to leave his world for another. It’s more about transitioning into another reality or plane of existence." For those who wish to follow this man's journey to another place, ALCEST offers the key. Close your eyes to listen to "Écailles de Lune" and embark on a world filled with musical wonders and breathtaking beauty - but beware: even the roses of other worlds have thorns. Track listing 1. Écailles De Lune - Part 1 2. Écailles De Lune - Part 2 3. Percées De Lumière 4. Abysses 5. Solar Song 6. Sur L'Océan Couleur De Fer Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: spkr.media

Sunrise Pearl Vinyl LP with printed inner sleeve, protective cover, and poster. About the album Alcest's "Les Voyages De L'Âme" is a transcendental journey through ethereal soundscapes, marking the band's third full-length release. The album is often regarded as the culmination of Alcest's signature blend of black metal and shoegaze elements, creating an immersive experience that transports listeners to a realm of otherworldly beauty. The tracks weave soaring melodies and atmospheric textures with Neige's haunting vocals, crafting a sound that is both expansive and introspective. Thematically, the album explores themes of spirituality and introspection, capturing the essence of the soul's voyage through realms of light and shadow. Each track evokes a sense of longing and nostalgia, while maintaining an underlying current of euphoria. Songs like "Autre Temps" showcase Alcest's ability to blend melodic grace with emotional depth, while "Là Où Naissent Les Couleurs Nouvelles" illustrates the band's mastery in creating sonic landscapes that are both grandiose and intimate. Track listing 01. Autre Temps 02. Là Où Naissent Les Couleurs Nouvelles 03. Les Voyages De L' me 04. Nous Sommes L'Emeraude 05. Beings Of Light 06. Faiseurs De Mondes 07. Havens 08. Summer's Glory Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: spkr.media

White double-vinyl in gatefold sleeve. About the album White double-vinyl Track listing Side A 01. Astral 02. Seraphic 03. Ambrosial Side B: 01. Ethereal 02. Celestial 03. Angelic Side C: 01. Luminescence 02. Thrones 03. Elysian 05:22 Side D: 01. Cherubim 02. Principalities 03. Ode Manufacturer: Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.nuclearblast.com

Blue vinyl. About the album Blue vinyl Track listing Side A 01. Convince Me to Bleed 02. Hide from the Sun 03. Shrines of Bone 04. Sanguine Mask 05. A Crystal Lattice Side B: 01. A Crystal Lattice 02. I hope death finds me well 03. For it is a Veil 04. Unbearable 05. Flickering Wicks of Black Manufacturer: Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.nuclearblast.com

LP (crystal clear vinyl) incl. printed innersleeve, protection sleeve and poster (500 copies available) About the album The quintessence of Alcest "Les voyages de l'âme" ("The Journeys of the Soul") is Alcest's third album and contains the quintessence of the group's creative work to date. While "Le secret," the debut EP from 2005, was the key to the world of Alcest, "Les voyages ..." unites everything that characterises Alcest in terms of concept and music. While an epic composition such as "Là où naissent les couleurs nouvelles" would have found its place also on "Écailles de lune," "Beings of Light" with its blazing character reminds of the ground-breaking "Le secret." On the other hand, "Autre temps" – the album's first single to which there is also an impressive and visually stunning video clip – is a prime example for the melodic and catchy side of Alcest that initially came to the fore on the band's debut album "Souvenirs d'un autre monde." Something that is common to all of the songs, however, is the predominant feeling of euphoria and bliss, always subtly overshadowed by melancholia and yearning. Track listing Tracklist: 01. Autre Temps 02. Là Où Naissent Les Couleurs Nouvelles 03. Les Voyages De L' me 04. Nous Sommes L'Emeraude 05. Beings Of Light 06. Faiseurs De Mondes 07. Havens 08. Summer's Glory Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: spkr.media

Digipak CD. TRACKLIST 1. De Wieg Van Stormen 2. Zwaar Van Daling Beladen 3. De Diamant Van De Tussenwereld 4. Het Open Vuur Als Altaar 5. Spirituele Vervreemding 6. Der Kunst About the album Digipak CD Placer on the market according to GPSR: Four Flames GmbH & Co. KG, In der Garte 38, 49479 Ibbenbueren, Germany, Contact: fourflames.com

Blue galaxy double-vinyl. About the album Blue galaxy double-vinyl Manufacturer: Nordvis Produktion, Garvaregatan 6, 93332 Arvidsjaur, Sweden, Contact: www.nordvis.com

Transparent red/black double vinyl. EINKEHR DER STILLE FLUSS REPULSION SKEPSIS PART I SKEPSIS PART II EWIGKEIT ZEICHEN AUFBRUCH LICHTMENSCH RUHE About the album Transparent red/black double vinyl Placer on the market according to GPSR: Four Flames GmbH & Co. KG, In der Garte 38, 49479 Ibbenbueren, Germany, Contact: fourflames.com

Silver vinyl. 1. Beholden to Clan 2. Twin Mouthed Spring 3. Initiates of the White Hart 4. Crown of Stone About the album Silver vinyl Placer on the market according to GPSR: Four Flames GmbH & Co. KG, In der Garte 38, 49479 Ibbenbueren, Germany, Contact: fourflames.com

1. Beholden to Clan 2. Twin Mouthed Spring 3. Initiates of the White Hart 4. Crown of Stone Placer on the market according to GPSR: Four Flames GmbH & Co. KG, In der Garte 38, 49479 Ibbenbueren, Germany, Contact: fourflames.com