"Agape" – a non-physical, self-sacrificing kind of love – is the basic concept of LANTLÔS' third album.
On the one hand, "Agape" is a radical departure from Post Black Metal, while on the other, it is also its consistent further development: heavy walls of guitars alternate with gentle acoustic parts, the changes in tempo hover between dragging and pacing. In addition, "Agape" will surprise you with extensive instrumental passages with a soft and warm atmosphere which doesn't shrink back even from jazz. Counteracted by the harsh, strangely cold vocals courtesy of Neige (Alcest), the compositions seem devoid of sense, oppressing, and sombre: beauty reversed into its opposite.
"Agape" will be available in four different physical editions on October 28th, 2011, which can all be pre-ordered now:
"Agape" CD
The budget edition of LANTLÔS' third album in jewel case format. Prophecy online shop price: 9.99 Euro incl. worldwide shipping.
"Agape" Super Jewelcase 2CD
High quality Super Jewelcase incl. extented booklet and bonus CD with instrumental demos of all "Agape" songs. Prophecy online shop price: 16.99 Euro incl. worldwide shipping.
"Agape" ltd. collector's 3CD box
Box set incl. two bonus CDs: one with demos of all "Agape" songs, one with two exclusive studio recordings; plus a large and extended 17x17cm booklet, poster flag with cover artwork, patch, and button; limited to 1.000 copies. Prophecy online shop price: 34.99 Euro incl. worldwide shipping.
"Agape" ltd. gatefold LP
Vinyl edition in gatefold cover incl. poster; limited to 500 copies. Prophecy online shop price: 17.99 Euro incl. worldwide shipping.
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