Shelter cover

Shelter

Alcest · 2014

45 min · 8 tracks · black metal · post-metal

Ethereal melodies intertwine with atmospheric textures, creating a serene yet haunting sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • serene, contemplative moods

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Shelter' was released in 2014, Alcest had established themselves as pioneers of the blackgaze genre with their previous album, 'Les Voyages de l'âme'. This marked a creative shift as they embraced more shoegaze elements, moving away from their heavier roots and exploring a dreamier soundscape. Their evolution reflected a broader trend within metal towards atmospheric and introspective music.
Stylistic neighbors
Les Discrets· Agalloch· Deafheaven

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Wings 1:32
  • 2 Opale 4:56
  • 3 La nuit marche avec moi 4:58
  • 4 Voix sereines 6:43
  • 5 L’Éveil des muses 6:49
  • 6 Shelter 5:29
  • 7 Away 5:02
  • 8 Délivrance 10:05

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