
The lyrics to one of their most popular songs, "Black No. “I’d still have to agree with those people,” he says calmly.

In the early days of his band, Steele would routinely disarm the most vociferous maniac screaming “you suck” by saying “Thank you.” Reflecting on the accomplish ments he’s made on Dead Again, Steele has a slightly different defense. Even though they recorded one of the most unquestionably dark and obsessive loves songs ever penned ("Love you to Death"), their lyrical content and liner notes could also be surprisingly goofy and unexpected. Type O Negative always had a refreshing sense of humor about themselves. If you've ever frequented an alternative club during the last 20 years, you've no doubt heard or of two of their most popular songs.

Let me clarify for the record, that this is not a presentation of the 'best' Type O album, just one which deserves recognition.įor those unaware, Type O Negative is known for their goth/metal hybrid sound, complete with sloppy, fuzzy guitars and meandering keyboards. I am also choosing October Rust because I feel it marks a change in attitude for the band. With that in mind, I had to choose October Rust. It's the end of August, practically September, which is close enough to Halloween for me to dream of crisp air, changing leaves, and moody autumn music. Each album houses a different song(s) which for me comprise some of the best reflections of the band during their 21 year career. Now, I had to think a long and hard time about which album to feature for their first appearance on Throwback Thursday. The name was replaced in 1991 with the now-iconic moniker Type O Negative.

Type O Negative formed in 1989 in Brooklyn, NY originally under the name Repulsion.
