What makes The Profit of Doom by Type O Negative notable?

'The Profit of Doom' is significant for its radio edit's inclusion in mainstream playlists, which helped further popularize Type O Negative's distinct sound. The album reflects the band's ongoing influence on the doom metal genre, even as they navigated changes within the music industry. By the time 'The Profit of Doom' was released in 2007, Type O Negative had solidified their reputation within the gothic and doom metal scenes. This album came as a single release after their critically acclaimed studio album 'Dead Again' in 2007, showcasing their unique blend of dark humor and melancholic themes as they approached the later stages of their career.

How many songs are on The Profit of Doom?

The Profit of Doom has 2 tracks, running approximately 15 minutes.

The Profit of Doom

Type O Negative · 2007

15 min · 2 tracks · doom metal

Heavy, brooding soundscapes merge with haunting melodies to create an immersive doom-laden experience.

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Profits of Doom (radio edit) — This shorter version captures the essence of the band's gothic atmosphere while making it accessible for radio play, demonstrating their ability to adapt without sacrificing their identity.
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Profits of Doom (album version) — The extended version delves deeper into the thematic elements of greed and existential dread, showcasing Type O Negative's trademark lengthy compositions and lyrical depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

65 /100

Treeline

Higher than 39% of albums we've rated

A strong, recognizable Type O Negative song, but this two-track single offers little sequencing arc beyond hearing its edit beside the full arrangement.

What we noticed

The release gives the radio edit first, then the album version of the same song; the second track extends the material rather than adding a new composition.
The full version moves through heavy, slow riffing and melodic vocal passages, with the radio edit compressing that larger arrangement.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 3/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — The single helped popularize Type O Negative's sound in mainstream playlists.
Career context: By the time 'The Profit of Doom' was released in 2007, Type O Negative had solidified their reputation within the gothic and doom metal scenes. This album came as a single release after their critically acclaimed studio album 'Dead Again' in 2007, showcasing their unique blend of dark humor and melancholic themes as they approached the later stages of their career.
Stylistic neighbors: Paradise Lost· My Dying Bride· Anathema

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Profits of Doom (album version)

The lyrics confront societal greed directly, naming specific vices that plague humanity.

This direct confrontation adds a layer of social commentary that empowers the song's emotional heft and situates it within a broader critique of contemporary culture.