Trolsk Sortmetall 1993-1997
Ulver · 2014
170 min · 37 tracks · black metal
A haunting blend of atmospheric black metal, ethereal vocals, and lush, orchestral arrangements that transport listeners into a mystical soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tragediens trone Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Nattens madrigal — This track exemplifies the raw energy and atmospheric tension characteristic of Ulver's early work, merging aggressive instrumentation with haunting melodies.
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Capitel I: I Troldskog faren vild — With its intricate layers and narrative-driven structure, this track showcases Ulver's unique ability to blend storytelling with musical experimentation.
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Østenfor Sol og vestenfor Maane — This piece stands out for its evocative fusion of folk elements and black metal aggression, representing Ulver's diverse sonic palette during this period.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with interludes
- haunting soundscapes for deep focus
- wave-like pacing for patient listeners
- evocative themes of mythology
- immersive experience for late nights
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Anthology showcasing early works, not a primary entry or breakthrough album.
- Themes
- mystical soundscapes· Nordic folklore· raw black metal energy
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Trolsk Sortmetall 1993-1997 serves as an anthology of Ulver's early works, showcasing their transition from raw black metal to experimental soundscapes. This compilation follows their previous release, Shadows of the Sun (2007), marking a retrospective on their influential yet genre-defying beginnings.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Nattens madrigal
The song shifts from intense sorrowful shrieks to serene melodic passages illustrates a stark contrast in emotional expression.
This juxtaposition enhances the thematic exploration of night and darkness, illustrating how the music captures both despair and beauty simultaneously.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Her begynner mine arr… 3:21
- 2 Tragediens trone Start here 4:13
- 3 Trollskogen 4:36
- 4 Ulverytternes kamp 5:41
- 5 Nattens madrigal 6:39
- 6 Vargnatt 4:22
Disc 2
- 1 Capitel I: I Troldskog faren vild 7:56
- 2 Capitel II: Soelen gaaer bag Aase need 6:36
- 3 Capitel III: Graablick blev hun vaer 7:43
- 4 Capitel IV: Een Stemme locker 4:00
- 5 Capitel V: Bergtatt – ind i Fjeldkamrene 8:09
Disc 3
- 1 Østenfor Sol og vestenfor Maane 3:26
- 2 Ord 0:17
- 3 Høyfjeldsbilde 2:15
- 4 Nattleite 2:11
- 5 Kveldssang 1:32
- 6 Naturmystikk 2:55
- 7 A cappella (Sielens Sang) 1:26
- 8 Hiertets Vee 3:54
- 9 Kledt i Nattens Farger 2:51
- 10 Halling 2:07
- 11 Utreise 2:57
- 12 Søfn‐ør paa Alfers Lund 2:37
- 13 Ulvsblakk 6:59
- 14 Synen 5:07
Disc 4
- 1 I 6:15
- 2 II 6:21
- 3 III 4:47
- 4 IV 5:21
- 5 V 5:14
- 6 VI 5:48
- 7 VII 5:32
- 8 VIII 4:37
Disc 5
- 1 I (rehearsal) 5:58
- 2 III (rehearsal) 4:52
- 3 V (rehearsal) 4:57
- 4 VI (rehearsal) 6:15
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
In the Nightside Eclipse
Emperor
Shares a similar atmospheric black metal intensity with orchestral elements and mystical themes.
The Mantle
Agalloch
Combines dark folk influences and haunting melodies to create an ethereal, nature-inspired soundscape.
Heritage
Opeth
Explores a blend of progressive rock and metal with lush arrangements and a mystical atmosphere.
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