The Assassination of Julius Caesar
Ulver · 2017
43 min · 8 tracks · black metal · synth-pop · experimental rock
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a dreamlike atmosphere of introspection and existential inquiry.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dreamlike introspection in waves haunting vocals for deep thought exploratory peaks and valleys
- Context
- By the time 'The Assassination of Julius Caesar' was released in January 2017, Ulver had transitioned from their black metal roots into an avant-garde soundscape. This album marked their return to a more experimental approach after exploring ambient and electronic styles in previous works like 'ATGCLVLSSCAP' (2016), showcasing their enduring evolution in artistry.
- If you like
- black metal, synth-pop, experimental rock
The Assassination of Julius Caesar is an album by Ulver, released in 2017. Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a dreamlike atmosphere of introspection and existential inquiry. This album received critical acclaim for its innovative blend of genres, charting on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums and highlighting Ulver's influence in avant-garde and experimental music circles. Its exploration of themes such as identity and history resonated with listeners, further solidifying Ulver's reputation as a pioneering force in contemporary music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Assassination of Julius Caesar sound like?
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a dreamlike atmosphere of introspection and existential inquiry. Rooted in black metal and synth-pop.
What makes The Assassination of Julius Caesar by Ulver notable?
This album received critical acclaim for its innovative blend of genres, charting on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums and highlighting Ulver's influence in avant-garde and experimental music circles. Its exploration of themes such as identity and history resonated with listeners, further solidifying Ulver's reputation as a pioneering force in contemporary music. By the time 'The Assassination of Julius Caesar' was released in January 2017, Ulver had transitioned from their black metal roots into an avant-garde soundscape. This album marked their return to a more experimental approach after exploring ambient and electronic styles in previous works like 'ATGCLVLSSCAP' (2016), showcasing their enduring evolution in artistry.
Who is The Assassination of Julius Caesar for?
The Assassination of Julius Caesar works well if you're into dreamlike introspection in waves, haunting vocals for deep thought and exploratory peaks and valleys.
How many songs are on The Assassination of Julius Caesar?
The Assassination of Julius Caesar has 8 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nemoralia Standout 4:10
- 2 Rolling Stone Standout 9:26
- 3 So Falls the World Standout 5:57
- 4 Southern Gothic 3:40
- 5 Angelus Novus 4:07
- 6 Transverberation 4:30
- 7 1969 3:59
- 8 Coming Home 7:50
Release Date
January 1, 2017
Artist Origin
Norway
Runtime
43 min 42 sec
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