Type O Negative - Bloody Kisses (CD 1993)

This record saw New York's Type O Negative move away from the more hardcore and punk tinged sound of their first album, and basically went Goth. And then some. Pete Steele's dark humour and obsession with sex and death have never been more apparent than on this record, especially the incredible first track, "Christian Woman". There has never been a better opening track on a metal record! There are still elements of the NYHC scene in some of the tunes on here, like "Kill All The White People" and "We Hate Everyone".

The tongue in cheek humour of the Drab Four is also in evidence in their version of the Isley Brothers' classic "Summer Breeze". Type O turn this paean to love, happiness and the summer into a Mogadon slow dirge, although you do get the feeling Steele is pissing himself laughing behind your back.

This is a record for people who wear black and think that bats are cute. If you love Slipknot and things of that ilk, it ain't for you! It's painfully slow, endlessly drawn out and absolutely ESSENTIAL in any self respecting metal or goth fan's collection. BUY THIS!