Constellations (Esprit D'Air album)

Constellations is the debut 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
  2. "Guiding Light"
    Released: April 14, 2017
  3. "Ignition"
    Released: August 18, 2017
  4. "Starstorm"
    Released: January 26, 2018
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HuffPost[1]
Powerplay - Rock & Metal Magazine7/10[2]

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.[3]

Singles

Esprit D'Air released four singles from the album -- "Rebirth", "Guiding Light", "Ignition", and "Starstorm"[4]—with accompanying music videos for each.[5][6]

Accolades

In 2018, Constellations was awarded Best Metal Album at the Independent Music Awards, judged by Slayer, Amy Lee of Evanescence, and Sepultura.[7] The award was presented at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York.[8]

Teamrock.com featured "Guiding Light" as one of the Best 50 Rock Songs of 2017.[9]

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

References
  1. "Music Review: "Constellations" – Dazzling Rock/Metal From Esprit D'Air - HuffPost". HuffPost. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  2. Vikkie Richmond (July 2017). "Review: Constellations by Esprit D'Air". Powerplay Rock & Metal Magazine: Issue 199, Page 41. United Kingdom.
  3. Esprit D'Air reveal uplifting new album Constellations (June 28, 2017)
  4. Discography - Esprit D'Air
  5. "Esprit D'Air premiere video for new single Guiding Light". loudersound. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  6. "Esprit D'Air releases Ignition MV". J-Generation. August 19, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  7. Esprit D’Air Wins Best Metal/Hardcore Album at The Independent Music Awards (September 18, 2019)
  8. THE 16TH INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS - Independent Music Awards (September 18, 2019)
  9. "The 50 best rock songs of 2017 so far - Louder". Louder.
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