Constellations (Esprit D'Air album)
| 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] |
Constellations is the debut studio album by British-Japanese power metal 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.[4]
Singles
Esprit 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
In 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
| 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
- 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
| 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
- ^ "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.
