[20] In an interview with Echoes and Dust, Philip Cope stated it was the first time he played the theremin a lot for an album, as well as incorporating instruments such as synthesizers and a skateboard guitar for the recording.

"[21] It was also noted that Cope took on more of a "director" role during the recording process, with Laura Pleasants contributing more vocals compared to previous efforts.

[26] A coinciding North American headlining tour with Blood Ceremony, White Hills, and Lazer/Wulf from May 28 to June 22, 2013, in support of the release was scheduled as well.

"[12] CraveOnline's Iann Robinson lauded the effort as an "acid trip", stating, "Ultraviolet is the inside of the Monolith, the theme in God's mind's eye and a commanding, visceral record that invites us to think, feel and experience the music all at once.

"[13] In a somewhat mixed response, Pitchfork's Grayson Currin expressed, "Ultraviolet rarely feels singular or confident; it's the sound of a band attempting to underline its claims to distinction."