The Assassination of Julius Caesar

by Ulver

The Assassination of Julius Caesar cover art

Marking a significant stylistic shift, 'The Assassination of Julius Caesar' reimagines Ulver as a dark synth-pop act, blending lush, atmospheric electronics and polished production with influences from 1980s new wave and artists like Depeche Mode. The album's lyrical themes juxtapose historical and mythological tragedies—from ancient Rome to the death of Princess Diana—with a modern, pop-oriented sensibility, creating a contrast between its accessible, hook-laden sound and its bleak, poetic subject matter.

Genres

  • Synthpop

Tracklist

  1. Nemoralia
  2. Rolling Stone
  3. So Falls the World
  4. Southern Gothic
  5. Angelus Novus
  6. Transverberation
  7. 1969
  8. Coming Home
  9. Nemoralia - Live, Odeon Theatre, Tasmania, 15/06/2017
  10. So Falls the World - Live, 013 Poppodium, The Netherlands, 23/04/2017
  11. Southern Gothic - Live, Labirinto Della Masone, Italy, 03/06/2017
  12. Transverberation - Live, Labirinto Della Masone, Italy, 03/06/2017
  13. 1969 - Live, 013 Poppodium, The Netherlands, 23/04/2017