"Shelter" marked a significant shift for Alcest, embracing a dream pop sound with cleaner vocals and lush, layered instrumentation that further distanced them from their black metal roots.
- "Shelter" was produced byride, known for his work with Sigur Rós.
- The album was recorded in Van Buren, Michigan, a departure from the band's previous European recording locations.
- This album features guest vocals fromoppressive.
Alcest is a French blackgaze band formed in 2000, known for their blend of black metal and shoegaze elements. At the time of "Shelter's" release, Alcest had moved towards a more melodic and less abrasive sound, distinguishing themselves within the atmospheric metal scene.
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