CoC : Type O Negative - Life Is Killing Me : Review

Type O Negative - _Life Is Killing Me_
(Roadrunner, 2003)
by: Quentin Kalis (8 out of 10)

After the disappointment that was _World Coming Down_ and a money-grabbing "greatest hits" compilation, it seemed that Type O Negative were a band that had reached and surpassed its peak. But fears of their impending demise were premature; _LIKM_ proves that they show no signs of descending into creative paralysis anytime soon. Any fan will agree that their unique brand of self-deprecating humour is an integral part of the Type O experience, and _LIKM_ practically overflows with their black humour (just listen to "I Like Goils") -- a welcome antidote to the overblown grandiosity and posturing that characterizes way too many bands across the metal spectrum. Nor are the mournful dirges missing –- Steele still sounds as suicidal as ever. The trademark downtuned, fuzzy guitars are more aggressive than on their last two albums; however the aggression is melded better into the songs and does not feel like the pastiche of hardcore and goth that defined _Bloody Kisses_. A sitar provides an Eastern feel on several songs and is another nod to one of the band's influences: The Beatles. "Angry Inch" is the obligatory cover –- if you have seen "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" you will know what this song is about! Essentially, this is an album that has taken the best aspects of past Type O Negative releases and builds upon them to create Type O's finest moment since _October Rust_.

(article published 28/8/2003)

CHATS
11/18/1996	A Bromley	Type O Negative: Spreading Darkness Once Again

ALBUMS
3/8/2007	J Smit	9	Type O Negative - Dead Again
12/9/1999	A Wasylyk	10	Type O Negative - World Coming Down
10/11/1996	A Bromley	8	Type O Negative - October Rust

GIGS
7/14/1997	A Wasylyk	Fear Factory / Type O Negative / Drain / Powerman 5000	Be Afraid, Be Very Very Afraid
10/11/1996	A Bromley	Type O Negative / Life of Agony / Manhole	A Night of Negativity