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Oslo, Norway (1993 – present)

Ulver (Norwegian for “wolves”) is a multi-disciplinary musical quartet from Oslo, Norway and now London, England. The band was formed by Kristoffer “Garm” Rygg in 1993, and their current members are Rygg (vocal, programming), Jørn H. Sværen (misc.), Tore Ylwizaker (programming, piano) and latest member Daniel O’Sullivan (guitar, piano, various). Since their first / release in 1993, Ulver’s style has ever been changing by combining elements of , and music, , , , and their own innovations.

“Bergtatt - Et eeventyr i 5 capitler” is a folk-themed album. The title Bergtatt literally translates as “mountain-taken”, but is more commonly used to describe someone who is stricken with awe. In Norwegian folk tales the word refers to people who wander off into mountains, lured by trolls or other mythical beings. The narrative of the album’s lyrics follows a woman as she becomes so mountain-taken. The subtitle means “An Adventure in 5 Chapters”. Bergtatt features a melancholic, fully acoustical song Een Stemme Locker (“A Voice Beckons”).

“Kveldssanger”, Ulver’s second album, contrasts with Bergtatt as it uses classical guitars, cello and chamber chants, and completely eschews the black-metal elements of Bergtatt, while still having a folk theme. Garm has since remarked that Kveldssanger was an “immature attempt at making a classical album.” He later clarified this by saying that the performance was immature, yet the content is strong when their youth is taken into account.
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  • vacantwinterday

    The past two albums haven't been bad, but let's be honest, everyone is wishing they would stop fucking around and create another masterpiece.

    4 hours ago

  • baleno

    hearing the album for the first time. sounds great after the 'wars' disappointment. interesting approach to cover the 60s.

    Tuesday afternoon

  • slayerus_

    I'm looking forward for this awaited Sunn O))) collab [2]

    Tuesday afternoon

  • MarryMeTonight

    by the way: I bet, that these who are into Kveldssanger will instantly fall in love with childhood's end!

    Tuesday afternoon

  • MarryMeTonight

    Hey guys, let's face the fact, that this new release is barely comperable with, for an instance, Shadows of the sun or Predition city, but we shall not forget that it's a cover album. It's something like folk-influenced neo-psychedelic rock - and it's something that they haven't tried before. Their search for new sound and musical voyage is still in proggress: some of new songs are remarkably good. War of the roses was the fucking fail in my opinion, but this release is not bad. I'm looking forward for this awaited Sunn O))) collab, though ;)

    Tuesday afternoon

  • Bedschibaer

    childhood's end is definitely better than Worst of the Roses. I already thought they would never release anything good again.

    Tuesday morning

  • Xhi

    childhood's end kommt gerade richtig zum sommer. verflucht genial.

    Monday evening

  • j-pk

    Ulver hasn't been the same since O’Sullivan joined up; not in a good way either. New album is still alright though...

    Monday afternoon
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