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 All the ingredients of the previous record are present (an imposing wall of sound that blends with excellent melodies).

 In Écailles De Lune (part I) and Solar Song are the true gems of this album that take us back to the sound of My Bloody Valentine of Loveless without mimicking the Anglo-Irish group.

Écailles de Lune, the sophomore album by Alcest, continues to blend black metal and shoegaze with majestic melodies and an imposing wall of sound. Neige’s harsher black metal roots appear strongly in some tracks, adding depth and intensity. The album’s standout songs like Écailles De Lune (part I) and Solar Song evoke the spirit of My Bloody Valentine. The closing track, Sur L'Océan Couleur De Fer, rounds out this emotionally resonant experience. Overall, the album impresses and may open new doors for French rock among anglophone listeners. Listen to Alcest’s Écailles de Lune to experience a unique fusion of black metal and shoegaze that mesmerizes and moves.