Constellations is the debut studio album by British-Japanese power metal band Esprit D'Air.
| Constellations | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | June 30, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–2017 | |||
| Genre | Power metal | |||
| Length | 51:03 | |||
| Label | Starstorm | |||
| Producer | Kai | |||
| Esprit D'Air chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Constellations | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| HuffPost |  [1] |
| Powerplay | 7/10[2] |
| Rock Sins | 8.5/10[3] |
Background
editThe 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.[4]
Singles
editEsprit D'Air released four singles from the album—"Rebirth", "Guiding Light", "Ignition", and "Starstorm"[5]—with accompanying music videos for each.[6][7] A reimagined version of "Guiding Light" was later released in 2021.[8]
Accolades
editIn 2018, Constellations was awarded Best Metal Album at the Independent Music Awards, judged by Slayer, Amy Lee of Evanescence, and Sepultura.[9] The award was presented at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York.[10]
Teamrock.com featured "Guiding Light" as one of the Best 50 Rock Songs of 2017.[11]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9. | "Shizuku" (雫; "Teardrop") |
| 4:07 |
| 10. | "Grudge" |
| 4:21 |
| 11. | "Deai" (出逢い; "Encounter") |
| 5:48 |
Personnel
edit- 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
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[12] | 81 |
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[13] | 45 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[14] | 48 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[15] | 33 |
References
edit- ^ "Music Review: "Constellations" – Dazzling Rock/Metal From Esprit D'Air - HuffPost". HuffPost. August 23, 2017. 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 – Constellations". Rock Sins. June 29, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
- ^ Esprit D'Air reveal uplifting new album Constellations (June 28, 2017)
- ^ "Discography - Esprit D'Air". Archived from the original on September 23, 2019. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ^ "Esprit D'Air premiere video for new single Guiding Light". loudersound. April 12, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ "Esprit D'Air releases Ignition MV". J-Generation. August 19, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ "Esprit D'Air Shines A Beacon Of Light With New Single". HEAVY Magazine. July 23, 2021. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- ^ 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. July 7, 2017.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 25, 2023.