2017 studio album by Esprit D'Air
Constellations Released June 30, 2017 Recorded 2016–2017 Genre Power metal Length 51 :03 Label Starstorm Producer Kai
Constellations (2017)
Oceans (2022)
"Rebirth" Released: December 14, 2016
"Guiding Light" Released: April 14, 2017
"Ignition" Released: August 18, 2017
"Starstorm" Released: January 26, 2018
Professional ratings Review scores 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
Title 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 Title 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
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.