Kveldssanger (translated as "Twilight Songs") is the second studio album by Norwegian band Ulver, issued in March 1996 via Head Not Found.
For Kveldssanger, the second part of what has become known as Ulver's "Black Metal Trilogie",[1] the band expanded upon the quiet, folk-influenced acoustic elements present in their debut album, Bergtatt.
Vocalist Kristoffer Rygg has since remarked that Kveldssanger was an "immature attempt at making a classical album", yet he felt the content was strong when his age and that of the other band members at the time was taken into account.
"[4] AllMusic writer William York commented, “This style was hinted at during some of the acoustic interludes on their previous album, Bergtatt, but here it has been more fully developed into actual songs with thoughtful, though sparse, arrangements.
Vocals tend towards an obscure hymnal, almost Gregorian warble, though under-utilized, they're richly textured and melodiously delivered, complemented by an amalgamation of layered guitars, flutes, and cellos.