Constellations (Esprit D'Air album)

Constellations is the debut award-winning studio album by London-based Japanese melodic rock and metalcore band, Esprit D'Air.

Constellations
Studio album by
Esprit D'Air
ReleasedJune 30, 2017
Recorded2016–2017
GenreMelodic rock
Length51:03
LabelStarstorm Records
ProducerKai
Singles from Constellations
  1. "Rebirth"
    Released: December 14, 2016[1]
  2. "Guiding Light"
    Released: April 14, 2017[2]
  3. "Ignition"
    Released: August 18, 2017[3]
  4. "Starstorm"
    Released: January 26, 2018[4]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HuffPost[5]
Powerplay - Rock & Metal Magazine7/10[6]

Background

The digital album was released on June 30, 2017, and the physical version was released on July 7, 2017, independently through the band's own label, Starstorm Records.[7]

Singles

Esprit D'Air released four singles from the album, 'Rebirth', 'Guiding Light', 'Ignition', and 'Starstorm', respectively.[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.TitleLength
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
Constellations: CD exclusive bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
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
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References
  1. "Esprit D'Air Drops Comeback Single "Rebirth"". Arama Japan. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  2. "Esprit D'Air premiere video for new single Guiding Light". Louder. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  3. "Esprit D'Air releases Ignition MV". JRock247. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  4. "J-Rockers ESPRIT D'AIR Release High Octane New Video for "Starstorm"". PureGrainAudio.com. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  5. "Music Review: "Constellations" – Dazzling Rock/Metal From Esprit D'Air - HuffPost". HuffPost. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  6. Vikkie Richmond (July 2017). "Review: Constellations by Esprit D'Air". Powerplay Rock & Metal Magazine: Issue 199, Page 41. United Kingdom.
  7. Esprit D'Air reveal uplifting new album Constellations (June 28, 2017)
  8. Discography - Esprit D'Air
  9. Esprit D’Air Wins Best Metal/Hardcore Album at The Independent Music Awards (September 18, 2019)
  10. THE 16TH INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS - Independent Music Awards (September 18, 2019)
  11. "The 50 best rock songs of 2017 so far - Louder". Louder.
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