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Perdition City

Ulver · 2000

53 min · 9 tracks · black metal · synth-pop · experimental rock

A haunting blend of ambient soundscapes and melancholic melodies that evoke urban desolation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression through soundscapes
  • haunting atmospheres for introspection
  • urban desolation reflections
  • gradual builds toward resolution

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate gratification
  • prefer upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'Perdition City' marked a significant evolution for Ulver, transitioning from their black metal roots to a more experimental and electronic sound. This album followed their critically acclaimed 'Themes from William Blake's The Marriage of Heaven and Hell' and is often seen as a pivotal moment in their artistic reinvention.
Stylistic neighbors
Arcturus· Opeth· Borknagar

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Lost in Moments 7:17
  • 2 Porn Piece or the Scars of Cold Kisses 7:09
  • 3 Hallways of Always 6:35
  • 4 Tomorrow Never Knows 7:59
  • 5 The Future Sound of Music 6:39
  • 6 We Are the Dead 3:41
  • 7 Dead City Centres 7:10
  • 8 Catalept 2:17
  • 9 Nowhere/Catastrophe 4:48

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