Themes from William Blake's The Marriage of Heaven and Hell cover

Themes from William Blake's The Marriage of Heaven and Hell

Ulver · 1998

101 min · 19 tracks · black metal · synth-pop · experimental rock

A haunting blend of industrial sounds and ethereal vocals that evokes Blake's visionary poetry.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of soundscapes
  • hauntingly ethereal vocal moments
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • immersive listening for contemplation
  • thought-provoking thematic depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 17, 1998, this album marked Ulver's transition from black metal to a more experimental sound. It followed their acclaimed debut album 'Bergtatt', showcasing an artistic shift as they embraced avant-garde influences and literary themes in their music.
Stylistic neighbors
Arcturus· Opeth· Borknagar

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The Argument, Plate 2 4:03
  • 2 Plate 3 2:48
  • 3 Plate 3, following 1:33
  • 4 The Voice of the Devil, Plate 4 2:49
  • 5 Plates 5–6 2:31
  • 6 A Memorable Fancy, Plates 6–7 4:24
  • 7 Proverbs of Hell, Plates 7–10 9:06
  • 8 Plate 11 2:01
  • 9 Instrumental 1 3:26
  • 10 A Memorable Fancy, Plates 12–13 5:59
  • 11 Plate 14 2:08
  • 12 A Memorable Fancy, Plate 15 4:51
  • 13 Plates 16–17 3:17

Disc 2

  • 1 A Memorable Fancy, Plates 17–20 11:23
  • 2 Instrumental 2 2:27
  • 3 Plates 21–22 3:11
  • 4 A Memorable Fancy, Plates 22–24 4:50
  • 5 Instrumental 3 3:59
  • 6 A Song of Liberty, Plates 25–27 / Chorus 26:23

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