Bloody Kisses
Type O Negative · 1993
73 min · 14 tracks · doom metal · gothic metal
A brooding fusion of gothic melodies and doom-laden riffs enveloped in dark, romantic themes.
Why this album works
'Bloody Kisses' became a landmark release in the gothic metal genre, achieving significant commercial success by reaching No. 32 on the Billboard 200 chart. It was also notable for its provocative lyrical content, exemplified by tracks like 'Kill All the White People', which sparked discussions about censorship and artistic expression.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions brooding atmospheric focus
- Context
- Released in January 1993, 'Bloody Kisses' was Type O Negative's third album and marked their commercial breakthrough, following the somewhat under-the-radar success of 'Slow, Deep and Hard'. This album helped establish their distinctive sound and aesthetic, leading to increased visibility in the metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lacrimas Profundere· Paradise Lost· Draconian
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Machine Screw 0:41
- 2 Christian Woman: a) Body of Christ (Corpus Christi) / B) To Love God / C) J.C. Looks Like Me Standout 8:58
- 3 Black No. 1 (Little Miss Scare‐All) Standout 11:15
- 4 Fay Wray Come Out and Play 1:03
- 5 Kill All the White People 3:24
- 6 Summer Breeze 4:49
- 7 Set Me on Fire 3:30
- 8 Dark Side of the Womb 0:28
- 9 We Hate Everyone 6:51
- 10 Bloody Kisses (A Death in the Family) 10:56
- 11 3.0.I.F. 2:06
- 12 Too Late: Frozen Standout 7:51
- 13 Blood & Fire 5:33
- 14 Can’t Lose You 6:06
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