receiving a Norwegian Grammy nomination, ULVER's A Quick Fix of Melancholy

is from the spaces inbetween. A passage over passages, reintroducing vocals

to the delight of the faithful. "Vowels", a borderline operatic piece,

features words by the Canadian author Christian Bök, whereas "Little Blue

Bird", a nocturnal flight towards the sun, is written by the band. Trickster

G.'s performance is mesmerizing and proves once again he is one of the most

versatile singers across styles. Also included is a new instrumental track

as well as a bonus remix of "Nattleite" from the 1995 Kveldssanger album. In their ten years of existence ULVER have shifted far beyond common musical

ground, always and elegantly taking darker shapes. The sounds here are hard

to describe; something like a hospital for the dying. Chamber music for the