7/8/2023 0 Comments Review typ o negativeIt truly is testament to Type O’s uniquely palatable sound that they appealed so convincingly across the board. The kind of atmosphere that enveloped epic balladry (and almost every track can be described in those terms) that appealed to hardened metallers, goths and doom fans alike, with a surprising softness that managed to ensnare even those with a penchant for heavy, heavy riffs. “Bad Ground” and “Untitled” may have been ironic false starts but from the keyboard led balladry of the achingly beautiful “Love You To Death” to the extremely catchy and highly amusing “My Girlfriends Girlfriend”, slabs of doom collided with a pop sensibility that had been ‘tested’ before but never ‘tried’ with this much conviction.Ītmosphere, acres of it. ![]() With a warm, full sound – lush and orchestral – with virtually all trace of their old aggression long gone, their romanticised, yet deeply morose, pop goth sound was instantly perfected on what should be revered as their finest ever album. How do you follow up a “classic” album? Back in 1996, if you’re Type O Negative you simply release another, arguably better, one!ġ993’s Bloody Kisses had already turned the world on to Peter Steele and co’s uniquely sardonic goth metal but what followed would prove to be a milestone of 90’s metal distinctly commercial yet no less unique in it’s delivery. Make no mistake, October Rust is Type O Negative’s magnum opus.
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