ulver has a pretty good music , and I really like wildcat song that in my daily music some years ago

While I haven't heard the whole thing, I'm really enjoying some songs from their newest 'Shadows of the Sun.' I've always known this band can do amazing things with such minimalism, but what I've heard has been a very intense and thought provoking experience. Their music really provides a euphoric, ethereal soundtrack for life. To put this band into words is futile, so I'll leave it simply at "it is not sound."

I guess I'm just another picky elitist...but I really just can't get into any of Ulver's newer material.

The first few albums were freaking genius, but after that...not so much.

Written by Gordon Freeman on 23.05.2008 at 22:31

I guess I'm just another picky elitist...but I really just can't get into any of Ulver's newer material.

The first few albums were freaking genius, but after that...not so much.

Me to man, me to irts 3 are ok also accustic folk, but new material, damn how can tahy sold it?

Written by Gordon Freeman on 23.05.2008 at 22:31

I guess I'm just another picky elitist...but I really just can't get into any of Ulver's newer material.

The first few albums were freaking genius, but after that...not so much.

I love early Ulver works but albums like "Blood Inside" or "Shadows Of The Sun" are masterpieces as well! I would say more: last two albums (for example) - Ulver created something great and splendid - timeless music: atmosphere, feelings... Great sense of art and music. Very mature works... Through and complete music so to speak.

Even though it took me a minute to get into, I'm starting to really like Nattens Madrigal. At first, the production was almost offensive to my ears, but I got used to it. I hope they decide to re-record that album, but I highly doubt it.

Bergtatt is still my favorite though.

Written by Dangerboner on 01.06.2008 at 05:42

Even though it took me a minute to get into, I'm starting to really like Nattens Madrigal. At first, the production was almost offensive to my ears, but I got used to it. I hope they decide to re-record that album, but I highly doubt it.

Bergtatt is still my favorite though.

It is true: production is harsh but - what's interesting - everything is easily audible on good equipment even bass lines.

I think i find their first album was my favourite, but mainly for the first two songs, pure materpieces. I liked the next two as well, just didnt stand out as much. Ive tried their newer material (listening to Little Blue Bird now), its different, hard to get into.

Ulver is a mixed bag for me, I never really was that impressed with the Folk Black era - even though I like Folk a lot.
I listen to new stuff way more, but I should check out the early stuff again since I haven't listen to it enough and it is already a long time ago.

Did you see svidd neger movie???has worth to buy???

Did you see svidd neger movie???has worth to buy???

Kveldssanger is an incredible album. my roommate calls it Norwegian seasonal affective disorder music.

I loved "Blood Inside" although I'm still not sure why. It's not metal in any real sense, in my opinion. It's made me want to check out all their other albums (except the folk stuff - not a huge fan of it).

Written by Ascendant187 on 30.01.2009 at 15:48

I loved "Blood Inside" although I'm still not sure why. It's not metal in any real sense, in my opinion. It's made me want to check out all their other albums (except the folk stuff - not a huge fan of it).

Infact most of their albums are not metal at all

Written by ms68 on 21.01.2009 at 14:43

Did you see svidd neger movie???has worth to buy???

Judging by the name "Burned nigger" and the trailer I saw, it looks like a very weird movie.

Written by Elio on 30.01.2009 at 16:37

Written by Ascendant187 on 30.01.2009 at 15:48

I loved "Blood Inside" although I'm still not sure why. It's not metal in any real sense, in my opinion. It's made me want to check out all their other albums (except the folk stuff - not a huge fan of it).

Infact most of their albums are not metal at all

I know. I guess I was maybe saying it for those who aren't informed. Having said that I think most know what kind of music they play if they're regular members of MS.

Has anyone checked this out? is it worth getting?

V/A - My Own Wolf: A New Approach To Ulver (2CD)
Label: Cold Dimensions
Genre: Experimental

Street Date: August 2008

A huge variety of young, ambitious artists from all ends of the experimental music genre offer their unique visions and versions of Ulver's vast discography. Songs from their 1993 demo all the way up to 'Blood Inside' are reinterpreted by Zweizz, Asmodee, Selvmord, Year Zero, Aidan Baker (Nadja), Unfurl, and many, many more.
Disc One:
01. Unfurl - Lost In Monments
02. Avathar - Utreise
03. Mura Hachigu - Blinded By Blood
04. Smohalla - Le Trone De La Tragedie
05. Asmodee - Wolf And Hatred
06. Selvmord - Wolf And Devil
07. Sael - Wolf And Passion
08. Otzepenevshiye - Wold And Destiny
09. Wardaemonic - Nattens Madrigal
10. FB[FoRce] - Graablic Blew Hun Vaer
11. Karna - Naturmystikk
12. Fluoryne - Not Saved
13. Year Zero - Nowhere / Catastrophe
14. Project:a - Ulver

Disc Two:
01. Pryapisme - In The Red
02. Joey Hopkins Midget Factory - Catalept
03. Aidan Baker - Eitttlane
04. Panacea Enterpainment - Porn Piece Or The Scars Of Cold Kisses
05. Sinestesia - Tomorrow Never Knows
06. Cataplus - Hoyfjeldsbilde
07. Jaaportit - Gnosis
08. Wheel Of Knowledge - Lyckantropen Themes
09. Zweizz - Kledt I Nattens Farger
10. Bosque - Utreise
11. Noises Of Russia - Darling, Didn't We Kill You?
12. Ashtar - The Marriage Of Heaven And Hell Medley

Written by BitterCOld on 20.02.2009 at 18:45

Has anyone checked this out? is it worth getting?

V/A - My Own Wolf: A New Approach To Ulver (2CD)
Label: Cold Dimensions
Genre: Experimental

...

Sounds interesting!
I have to check it out...

I could never get into their new stuff. I appreciate it as being very progressive and muscially interesting but I could never see myself listening to it on a daily basis. I do like their old stuff alot though, and Garm will always be one of my favorite vocalists.

Just listened to Lyckantropen Themes album and im a little dissapointed. After the almost perfect Perdition City this one sounded boring.

I usually like ambient albums, but this one is kind of extreme. Spaceship soundtrack with little variation. ''Theme 6'' and ''Theme 7'' are the best tracks for sure.

Most Ulver stuff is awesome, no matter what area of their career. I've heard some songs not a good as others, but on average, Ulver is a great, respectable, impressive band.

It seems this band could have been one of the best black metal bands ever for me, then they seem to have quickly just thrown it all away.. Very sad

I think all of their albums are great, both Old and New material is amazing.

I was first introduced to this band through Bergtatt, which is a great black metal record, but I prefer their newer stuff myself. Nattens Madrigal, I've tried getting into many times, but the production makes it unlistenable for me, and the music can be pretty repetitive after a while (much of their newer stuff is repetitive, but there's more of a hypnotic, trance-like element to stuff like Lyckantropen Themes than the raw, loud black metal of Nattens Madrigal). Shadows of the Sun is one of my favorite albums of all time pretty much, the best music for a soothing, yet intense ride home, love Perdition City as well.

Written by [user id=136611] on 07.07.2013 at 00:42

It seems this band could have been one of the best black metal bands ever for me, then they seem to have quickly just thrown it all away.. Very sad

I loved Perdition City more than their debut. Was a more dextrous record and pretty interesting record but not metal anyway.

I'm rather enjoying Nattens madrigal - aatte hymne til ulven i manden as of right now. Seriously, its a concept album about turning into a wolf, how cool is that?

Awesome collaboration with Sunn o)))

I have always considered Bergtatt - Et Eventyr i 5 Capitler to be one of the best Norwegian releases from the first half of the 90's. I am also very fond of Nattens Madrigal and Kveldssanger. Never really listened to their more recent work.

Written by toxx on 27.02.2014 at 13:58

Never really listened to their more recent work.

They turn into some kind of dark electronic stuff, which i quite like, but as you might notice, has nothing to do with the works you mention

@Et Ermit, yup, they are still a talented lot of guys, and their music is good. Just not my taste