[3] The archaic Dano-Norwegian lyrics were greatly influenced by Scandinavian folktales and inspired by Baroque poets such as Ludvig Holberg and the hymn-writer Thomas Kingo.

[5] According to Avantgarde Metal, "Vargnatt is the primeval quintessence of Ulver's Trilogie; the satanic energy, haunting yet calm beauty and romantic melancholy of the mighty Norwegian Forests, and those who dwell there in.

Webzine Lunar Hypnosis noted: "Even re-mastered Vargnatt is quite raw and it's one of those recordings that really just forces you to turn the volume up loudly so you don't miss anything, and that's just one of the things that makes it so interesting, because so much is happening in these songs.

I wouldn't go so far as to call it essential listening, because it's very irregular artistry, but it surely is interesting hearing what is most likely the first black metal recording to feature an underlining folk presence.

Raw black metal, acoustic songs in the vein of Kveldssanger, avant-garde parts, jazz, rock and gothic influences, are all put together in a very primitive and direct approach.