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Souvenirs d'un autre monde

Alcest · 2007

41 min · 6 tracks · black metal · post-metal

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a dreamlike journey through nature and memory.

Why listen to this

Best for
long immersive listening sessions steady consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys
Context
'Souvenirs d'un autre monde' is Alcest's debut full-length album, released in 2007 after the band gained attention with their earlier EP. This release marked a significant transition from traditional black metal roots to a more atmospheric post-metal sound, establishing Alcest as pioneers of the 'blackgaze' genre.
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black metal, post-metal

Souvenirs d'un autre monde is an album by Alcest, released in 2007. Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a dreamlike journey through nature and memory. This album is notable for its role in shaping the blackgaze subgenre, combining elements of shoegaze and black metal. It received critical acclaim across various platforms, including a strong reception on Pitchfork, and has influenced countless artists within the post-metal scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Souvenirs d'un autre monde sound like?

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a dreamlike journey through nature and memory. Rooted in black metal and post-metal.

What makes Souvenirs d'un autre monde by Alcest notable?

This album is notable for its role in shaping the blackgaze subgenre, combining elements of shoegaze and black metal. It received critical acclaim across various platforms, including a strong reception on Pitchfork, and has influenced countless artists within the post-metal scene. 'Souvenirs d'un autre monde' is Alcest's debut full-length album, released in 2007 after the band gained attention with their earlier EP. This release marked a significant transition from traditional black metal roots to a more atmospheric post-metal sound, establishing Alcest as pioneers of the 'blackgaze' genre.

Who is Souvenirs d'un autre monde for?

Souvenirs d'un autre monde works well if you're into long immersive listening sessions, steady consistent energy levels and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Souvenirs d'un autre monde?

Souvenirs d'un autre monde has 6 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Tracklist

6 tracks·41:22

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Printemps émeraude Standout 7:19
  • 2 Souvenirs d’un autre monde Standout 6:08
  • 3 Les Iris 7:41
  • 4 Ciel errant 7:12
  • 5 Sur l’autre rive je t’attendrai 6:50
  • 6 Tir nan Og Standout 6:10

Release Date

August 8, 2007

Genre

black metal, post-metal

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Artist Origin

France

Runtime

41 min 22 sec