Kodama marks a return to the more aggressive sound of Alcest's earlier work, balancing blast beats and harsh vocals with the band's signature ethereal melodies. The album draws thematic inspiration from Japanese folklore and the film 'Princess Mononoke.'
- Kodama was recorded and mixed by Benoît Rozandt at the Larsson Studio in Draguignan, France.
- The album reached number 19 on the French album charts and number 38 on the US Billboard Independent Albums chart.
- The release date of September 30, 2016, was deliberately chosen to coincide with the autumn equinox.
Alcest is a French musical project by multi-instrumentalist Neige, known for pioneering the blackgaze genre. Kodama was released midway through Alcest's career, after a period of more abstract and atmospheric work and before a return to heavier tones.
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