Style: electronic pop
Primary Emotions/Themes: pop songs that have a distinct dark edge to them
Thoughts: I did not expect this. I did not expect Ulver to go full on pop. They had hinted at this a few times in the past, but never for a full album. I also never expected it to be this good.
This is super catchy, super digestible, super inoffensive music. This stuff could easily be played on the radio, and I wouldn't be surprised if it was. The melodies are infectious, played by all sorts of synths. The grooves are the kind that grab hold of you and never let go. A completely danceable album. Garm's vocals are a beautiful mix of falsetto and his lower register voice. They are mixed with female vocals from time to time to a magnificent effect.
This thing has been on my turntable for eons. I can't take it off. The whole thing is so infectious that I should get vaccinated. Probably not one of Ulver's best, but god damn it certainly is their catchiest album.
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