Constellations (Esprit D'Air album)
Constellations | |
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Studio album by | |
Released | June 30, 2017 |
Recorded | 2016–2017 |
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Length | 51:03 |
Label | Starstorm Records |
Producer | Kai |
Singles from Constellations | |
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Source | Rating |
HuffPost | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Powerplay - Rock & Metal Magazine | 7/10[2] |
Constellations is the debut studio album by London-based rock band Esprit D'Air.
Background[]
The digital album was released on June 30, 2017, and the physical version was released on July 7, 2017, through the band's own label, Starstorm Records.[3]
Singles[]
Esprit D'Air released four singles from the album -- "Rebirth", "Guiding Light", "Ignition", and "Starstorm"[4]—with accompanying music videos for each.[5][6]
Accolades[]
In 2018, Constellations was awarded Best Metal Album at the Independent Music Awards, judged by Slayer, Amy Lee of Evanescence, and Sepultura.[7] The award was presented at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York.[8]
Teamrock.com featured "Guiding Light" as one of the Best 50 Rock Songs of 2017.[9]
Track listing[]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Ignition" | 4:03 |
2. | "Rebirth" | 5:12 |
3. | "Guiding Light" | 3:49 |
4. | "The Hunter" | 6:10 |
5. | "Starstorm" | 3:38 |
6. | "The Awakening" | 3:55 |
7. | "Reminisce" | 4:46 |
8. | "Versus" | 5:14 |
No. | Title | Length |
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9. | "Shizuku" (雫; "Teardrop") | 4:07 |
10. | "Grudge" | 4:21 |
11. | "Deai" (出逢い; "Encounter") | 5:48 |
Personnel[]
- Kai – lead vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, production, programming, mixing & mastering
- Ellis – bass ("Rebirth", "Guiding Light", "Reminisce")
- Daishi – drums ("Rebirth", "The Hunter", "Versus")
- Koichi Shoji – recording engineering ("Rebirth", "Guiding Light", "Reminisce")
- Yoshisuke Suga – lyric writing ("The Hunter", "The Awakening")
- Shutaro Tsujimoto – production
- Choizilla – artwork
References[]
- ^ "Music Review: "Constellations" – Dazzling Rock/Metal From Esprit D'Air - HuffPost". HuffPost. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ^ Vikkie Richmond (July 2017). "Review: Constellations by Esprit D'Air". Powerplay Rock & Metal Magazine: Issue 199, Page 41. United Kingdom.
- ^ Esprit D'Air reveal uplifting new album Constellations (June 28, 2017)
- ^ Discography - Esprit D'Air
- ^ "Esprit D'Air premiere video for new single Guiding Light". loudersound. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ "Esprit D'Air releases Ignition MV". J-Generation. August 19, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ Esprit D’Air Wins Best Metal/Hardcore Album at The Independent Music Awards (September 18, 2019)
- ^ THE 16TH INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS - Independent Music Awards (September 18, 2019)
- ^ "The 50 best rock songs of 2017 so far - Louder". Louder.
Categories:
- 2017 debut albums