VA - Whom the Moon a Nightsong Sings (2010)

I usually avoid VA albums but this is unmissable. WTMANS is a well compiled collection of neofolk and nordic ambient tracks. Quiet and primarily acoustic, perfect for mind voyages or OSTing Dark Souls or Elder Scrolls. Featured artists: Vàli, Nest, Empyrium, Nebelung, October Falls, Ainulindale, Les Discrets, Musk Ox, Havnatt, Dornenreich, Nhor, Ulver, Neun Welten, Tenhi, Bauda, Orplid, Nucleus Torn, Lonndom, Syven.

Mysteriously familiar
And like an eye wet with tears
The lake looks to the sky

Ulver - The Assassination of Julius Ceaser (2017)

Norwegian eclectics' (second) latest release of 2017. Definitely one of my favourites of the year. There's obvious Depeche Mode worship here, but like it's always the case with Ulver, they manage to craft their own unique sound. The combination of the songs with the theme and atmosphere of the album is contagious. Sometimes deliciously unexpected - such as the rave-fit in So Falls the World (grrrreat song btw). Had the privilege to see them do this album live twice this year. I love Ulver. You should too.

how beautifully catchy is this?

Homo homini lupus