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Pulver

Lifelover · 2006

42 min · 12 tracks · depressive black metal

A harrowing blend of melancholic melodies and raw, abrasive black metal intensity envelops the listener in despair.

Why listen to this

Best for
steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys
Context
Pulver is Lifelover's second studio album, released after their debut, 'Förruttnelse', which established their signature sound. By 2006, the band was carving out a unique niche within the depressive black metal scene, exploring themes of existentialism and inner turmoil with increasing depth.
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depressive black metal

Pulver is an album by Lifelover, released in 2006. A harrowing blend of melancholic melodies and raw, abrasive black metal intensity envelops the listener in despair. This album is noteworthy for its exploration of mental health themes through a musical lens that blends elements of black metal and post-punk. It received critical acclaim in underground circles and played a role in shaping the genre's evolution during the mid-2000s, influencing subsequent bands within the depressive black metal movement. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pulver sound like?

A harrowing blend of melancholic melodies and raw, abrasive black metal intensity envelops the listener in despair. Rooted in depressive black metal.

What makes Pulver by Lifelover notable?

This album is noteworthy for its exploration of mental health themes through a musical lens that blends elements of black metal and post-punk. It received critical acclaim in underground circles and played a role in shaping the genre's evolution during the mid-2000s, influencing subsequent bands within the depressive black metal movement. Pulver is Lifelover's second studio album, released after their debut, 'Förruttnelse', which established their signature sound. By 2006, the band was carving out a unique niche within the depressive black metal scene, exploring themes of existentialism and inner turmoil with increasing depth.

Who is Pulver for?

Pulver works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, long, immersive listening sessions and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Pulver?

Pulver has 12 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·42:31

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Nackskott 3:16
  • 2 M/S Salmonella 5:00
  • 3 Mitt öppna öga Standout 3:32
  • 4 Kärlek - becksvart melankoli Standout 4:44
  • 5 Vardagsnytt 2:50
  • 6 Avbrott sex 2:07
  • 7 Stockholm Standout 4:13
  • 8 Söndag 3:16
  • 9 Herrens hand 2:45
  • 10 Medicinmannen 0:43
  • 11 Nästa gryning 6:25
  • 12 En sång om dig 3:40

Release Date

January 1, 2006

Artist Origin

Sweden

Runtime

42 min 31 sec