Ulver - Kveldssanger review
| Band: | Ulver |
| Album: | Kveldssanger |
| Style: | Neofolk |
| Release date: | 1996 |
| Guest review by: | Liebesliederwaltzer |
01. Østenfor Sol Og Vestenfor Maane
02. Ord
03. Høyfjeldsbilde
04. Nattleite
05. Kveldssang
06. Naturmystikk
07. A Cappella (Sielens Sang)
08. Hiertets Vee
09. Kledt I Nattens Farger
10. Halling
11. Utreise
12. Søfn - Ør Paa Alfers Lund
13. Ulvsblakk
Let's go back in time a little bit. To the time the Norwegian Black Metal scene started to appear [late 80's - early 90's], the time when bands like Mayhem, Emperor, Immortal, Darkthrone and Satyricon made their first demos and albums, their first steps to immortality. In the other hand, Ulver was known as "the weird boy", always different, never ignored. Along with Carpathian Forest, Ulver was the most underrated act of this movement. But when a band like this is constantly underrated, it's a sign of an unlimited but misunderstood talent. And a perfect example of it is this, ulver's second album, Kveldssanger.
This is definitely one of the most challenging albums ever. It defies the "rules" and characteristics of Black Metal, and pushes the boundaries of metal itself. It also takes the roots of Norwegian folk to another level, to an ethereal place where the machines and the traditional instruments fit perfectly, like made for each other.
In terms of creativity, this album is a river of harmony and power, flowing through a dark and fundamental atmosphere, amazingly created by its musical richness.
I highly recommend this album, not only to Black Metal fans, but to everyone who is into metal, and to everyone who claims to have a good taste in music. In a few words: Go buy it now!
1.2.3... Go!
Written by Liebesliederwaltzer | 02.09.2003
Guest review disclaimer:
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
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| UnholyMenace Psycho Posts: 1765  |
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| Spyroid Rosetta Stoned Posts: 1023  |
Maybe you should've mentioned more clearly that this is not a metal album at all. I think this album is pretty amateurely composed, so think's the band themselves I've heard. Neverthless it's good, but not more than 7. It's to short, and to many fillers. Of course it's very skilled of a metalband to write a folk music album, but actually, if you look at pure folk artists and compare them to this album, this is veeeery simple music. Anyhow, it's still got a pagan/black metal "spirit" somewhere, which might make it more apealing to metal fans. As I said, 7 but not more.
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| BitterCOld The Ancient One Admin Posts: 15287  |
Garm made reference to it being immature in composition and execution, not as a criticism but merely as a critique of their own performance as a bunch of 18 year olds. He's also said that those comments have been taken out of context and essentially that forumwarriors have made a mountain out of a molehill with them. the album certainly was daring, defying groupthink by trying to express their interpretation of the black metal aesthetic in a completely separate form of music. it could be longer, but ultimately i like the length. it's short enough to enjoy in it's entirety in one sitting, but also short enough that you can just hit "repeat" and let it go again without getting old. I'd probably give it a 9 overall, although i have to be in a specific mood or frame of mind to totally enjoy it. while "Bergtatt" is my absolute favorite Ulver album, this one, their sophomore effort, gave fans a very early foreshadowing of what the band would do in the future. i give it high marks for daring originality, overall atmosphere, and execution.
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| Ellie Account deleted |
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I like this review. I've never listened to much Ulver; so I think I will go pick up this album 
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| Elio Red Nightmare Posts: 4920  |
Written by Spyroid on 14.11.2007 at 19:43 Sorry to quote you after so much time but this is exactly what I think of this album. Same rating for me too.
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| Uirapuru Liver Failure Posts: 2955  |
Written by Spyroid on 14.11.2007 at 19:43  LOLTruth... I listened to this album expecting a blasting atmospheric black metal. But its a good album nevertheless, It was a nice surprise. Reminded me of Diadema Tristis, that i listened before Kveldssanger. ''Halling'' is such a beatiful song. Reminded me of Final Fantasy's ''Town OST''
----  ---- member of the true crusade against old school heavy metal, early 80s thrash, NWOBHM, traditional doom, first and second wave black metal, old school death metal, US power metal, 70s prog rock and atmospheric doomsludgestoner. o/
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| X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18374  |
Such a beautiful album, really touching music and I disagree with some people, I don't see any fillers at all, the the tracks are there for a reason. Touching music, I will buy this one asap. The best thing is that I can just put this album with the speakers without my family whining about it, since it's pretty nice music.
---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49
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