The Origin of the Feces
Type O Negative · 1992
51 min · 8 tracks · doom metal · gothic metal
A raw and provocative exploration of dark themes wrapped in heavy, atmospheric doom metal textures.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its controversial cover art and explicit lyrical content, which challenged mainstream sensibilities. It garnered significant attention within the underground music community and set the stage for Type O Negative's cult following, influencing numerous bands in the gothic and doom metal genres.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in early 1992, 'The Origin of the Feces' was Type O Negative's second studio album, following their debut 'Slow, Deep and Hard.' At this point, the band was solidifying their unique sound that blended gothic and doom metal with dark humor, further establishing their presence in the alternative metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lacrimas Profundere· Paradise Lost· Draconian
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Know You’re Fucking Someone Else Standout 15:02
- 2 Are You Afraid 2:13
- 3 Gravity 7:13
- 4 Pain Standout 4:40
- 5 Kill You Tonight 2:16
- 6 Hey Pete 5:10
- 7 Kill You Tonight (reprise) 7:08
- 8 Paranoid Standout 7:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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