Kodama cover

Released 10 years ago

Kodama

Alcest · 2016

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

A haunting blend of ethereal melodies and black metal ferocity envelops the listener in a dreamlike landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 30, 2016, 'Kodama' marked Alcest's fifth studio album and showcased their evolution into a more refined sound following 'Shelter' (2014). The band continued to explore themes of nature and spirituality, solidifying their position within the post-metal scene while attracting a broader audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Les Discrets· Agalloch· Deafheaven

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Kodama 9:07
  • 2 Éclosion 8:54
  • 3 Je suis d’ailleurs 7:20
  • 4 Untouched 5:12
  • 5 Oiseaux de proie 7:48
  • 6 Onyx 3:51

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