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01. Dressed in black
02. For the love of God
03. Christmas
04. Blinded by blood
05. It is not sound
06. The truth
07. In the red
08. Your call
09. Operator


Review in SLUG June 2005

Ulver = Kaada/Patton + Doves + Kronos Quartet

It's still hard for me to believe these guys used to be Norwegian black metal dorks in a forest with corpse paint at one time. I say that because Ulver has been establishing themselves as one of the most overlooked talents in eclectic and orchestrated electronic rock music over the past several years worldwide. This record is no exception. This time around they dive into some theatrics that could almost sound perfect in a Tim Burton film. That should be of no surprise, since Ulver has performed critically adored film scores in Europe much like their fellow countryman John Kaada. Being lumped into the metal underground is something I fear these guys will never escape, but believe me when I tell you that there is nothing less than brilliant symphonics and layered vocal melodies that take you far from the abrasive and deep into the chasms of music's most gorgeous atmosheres.

By Chuck Berrett