Type O Negative – Life Is Killing Me

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Artist: Type O Negative

Title: Life Is Killing Me

Year: 2003

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Tracklist

  • 1. Thir13teen (1:07)
  • 2. I Don't Wanna Be Me (5:08)
  • 3. Less Than Zero (5:25)
  • 4. Todd's Ship Gods (Above All Things) (4:10)
  • 5. I Like Goils (2:35)
  • 6. ...A Dish Best Served Coldly (7:13)
  • 7. How Could She? (7:35)
  • 8. Life Is Killing Me (6:35)
  • 9. Nettie (4:46)
  • 10. (We Were) Electrocute (6:38)
  • 11. IYDKMIGTHTKY (Gimme That) (6:20)
  • 12. Angry Inch (3:39)
  • 13. Anesthesia (6:41)
  • 14. Drunk in Paris (1:27)
  • 15. The Dream Is Dead (5:07)

Review

"Life Is Killing Me," the sixth studio endeavor from gothic metal artisans Type O Negative, emerged on June 17, 2003. This album, a sonic reflection of frontman Peter Steele's turbulent existence at that time, delves into the shadows cast by his struggles with mental illness, relationship wreckage, and the poignant loss following his parents' deaths. With guitarist Kenny Hickey weaving more pronounced melodic passages and Josh Silver infusing timeless melancholy through the keys, the album pivots gracefully towards a more tuneful yet still haunting realm.

Lyrically profound and at times stark, the album broaches themes of infidelity, mortality, and depression. For instance, "Todd's Ship Gods (Above All Things)” and “Nettie” carry tributes to Steele's father and mother, transmitting raw emotional intensity. "I Like Goils" disrupts this seriousness with a sharp satire that wrestles with political correctness post-Steele’s *Playgirl* feature. The band also covers eclectic territory with tracks like "Angry Inch" from *Hedwig and the Angry Inch* and reviving the quirky "Thir13teen" from *The Munsters*. The balanced meld of morose themes and melodic appeal in "Life Is Killing Me" solidifies Type O Negative's engagement with shadowy humor and introspection amidst fans and the gothic metal realm alike. - Dante

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