Svidd neger
Ulver · 2003
32 min · 16 tracks · black metal
A sonic collage weaving dissonant metal with haunting melodies, creating an unsettling yet mesmerizing auditory experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Comedown Start here — This track encapsulates the album's emotional depth with its haunting atmosphere, blending ethereal vocals with unsettling instrumentation that highlights Ulver's experimental approach.
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Rock Massif, Part II — With its dynamic shifts and layered soundscapes, this piece exemplifies the band's ability to create tension and release, making it a pivotal moment on the album.
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Waltz of King Karl — The juxtaposition of waltz rhythms with dark thematic elements showcases Ulver's innovative fusion of styles, representing a key highlight in their catalog.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented bursts of energy
- haunting melodies for introspection
- short tracks for quick listens
- experimental soundscape exploration
- disjointed pacing enhances tension
Maybe skip if you
- seeking long cohesive pieces
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a departure from their earlier black metal sound to avant-garde styles.
- Themes
- sonic collage· dark thematic elements
- Career context
- By the time Ulver released Svidd neger in 2003, they had transitioned from their black metal origins to a more avant-garde sound. This shift followed their critically acclaimed album Perdition City, marking a phase of artistic exploration and experimentation that redefined their musical identity.
Tracklist
- 1 Preface 1:41
- 2 Ante Andante 0:53
- 3 Comedown Start here 2:18
- 4 Surface 3:17
- 5 Somnam 2:41
- 6 Wild Cat 2:32
- 7 Rock Massif, Part I 1:41
- 8 Rock Massif, Part II 2:05
- 9 Poltermagda 0:27
- 10 Mummy 1:02
- 11 Burn the Bitch 0:52
- 12 Sick Soliloquy 0:21
- 13 Waltz of King Karl 3:17
- 14 Sadface 2:43
- 15 Fuck Fast 0:20
- 16 Wheel of Conclusion 6:26
If this landed
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Vespertine
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Godspeed You! Black Emperor
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