Black Metal.

I always thought that the production on Nattens Madrigal was Ulver attempting to get more black metal street cred. I like the album, but it seriously didn't need to be that raw.
 
I always thought that the production on Nattens Madrigal was Ulver attempting to get more black metal street cred. I like the album, but it seriously didn't need to be that raw.

I don't know how worried about "black metal cred" Ulver were, since they released a double-disc of industrial music (or whatever you want to call Themes from William Blake...) just a year later.
 
Personally no. I find that usually the vocals kill it for me, although I've heard a few that have pretty good instrumentals going on.
 
Hirilorn is so fucking good imo. I like their demo stuff better than their full-length, but it's all pretty damn good imo.
 
A Hymn To The Ancient Souls seems pretty demo heavy. I'm picking that up. If I really dig it, I'll get the other collections sooner or later.

I'm getting these by local delivery from the former Metal Haven store. If anyone wants me to forward them a list of vinyls he has for sale via mail order, PM me. He's a completely trustworthy seller, and there are some real goodies there. Expect higher prices for some rarities, but there are quite a few good finds at $25 and under. Good stuff that lingered after the store closed has a good price.