Style: Ambient pop
Primary Emotions/Themes: Slow, morass songs that tear away at the sympathies of the soul
Thoughts: Sit down. Pour yourself a drink. We're going to be here a while.
The songs that Ulver produced on Shadows of the Sun are some of the most downtrodden, hopeless, and dejected songs I've heard. They are slow, they sound like they are being performed by someone who just heard devastating news: a lost loved one, a life altering financial loss, an irreversible change. It's the kind of music that makes you sigh... take a deep breath and reconsider things before moving on with life.
It's the kind of music that makes me want to slow down with life, cherish what I have instead of what I want. It's the kind of music that moves in slow motion and will force you to do the same. It demands that you respect it, and it will not take no for an answer.
I heard from multiple people that they consider this Ulver's finest moment. While I don't agree with that I can certainly see the case for this album being Ulver's best. For me it falls into top three to top five for the band, and it certainly is the most emotionally taxing. This album is highly recommended, but listen with caution and be ready for heartbreak.
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