Type O Negative – October Rust

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Artist: Type O Negative

Title: October Rust

Year: 1996

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Tracklist

  • 1. Bad Ground (0:38)
  • 2. (No Title) 'October Rust' Track 2 [Spoken Word Intro] (0:21)
  • 3. Love You to Death (7:08)
  • 4. Be My Druidess (5:25)
  • 5. Green Man (5:47)
  • 6. Red Water (Christmas Mourning) (6:48)
  • 7. My Girlfriend's Girlfriend (3:48)
  • 8. Die with Me (7:12)
  • 9. Burnt Flowers Fallen (6:09)
  • 10. In Praise of Bacchus (7:36)
  • 11. Cinnamon Girl (4:08)
  • 12. The Glorious Liberation of the People's Technocratic Republic of Vinnland by the Combined Forces of the United Territories of Europa (1:07)
  • 13. Wolf Moon (Including Zoanthropic Paranoia) (6:37)
  • 14. Haunted (10:07)
  • 15. (No Title) 'October Rust' Track 15 [Spoken Word Outro] (0:08)
  • 16. Black Sabbath (From the Satanic Perspective) (7:44)
  • 17. Haunted - Per Version (11:47)
  • 18. Cinnamon Girl - Extended Depression Mix (3:55)

Review

"October Rust" by Type O Negative - now we're talkin' about a GAME-CHANGER, folks! Released in 1996, this album is the real deal, a certified masterpiece of gothic metal that still gives me chills to this day! Produced by the ridiculously talented Peter Steele and Josh Silver, "October Rust" marked a bold new direction for the band, trading in some of that doom metal heaviness for more brooding, atmospheric soundscapes.

What really sets "October Rust" apart is its MOOD - it's like a dark, stormy night for your ears, with haunting ballads and snarling metal beasts lurking around every corner. And let's talk about Peter Steele's vocals - the dude could go from silky smooth to downright menacing in the blink of an eye, and "Haunted" is the perfect example. That song's got it all: soaring piano lines, crushing guitar riffs, and Steele's signature growl. And just when you think it can't get any better, the album serves up a KILLER cover of Neil Young's "Cinnamon Girl" - who knew Type O Negative could do retro psychedelic rock so well?!

Now, I've gotta give a special shout-out to those two untitled tracks that bookend the album - they're like the ultimate "bookends" for this sonic exploration of the human experience. The first one, "Bad Ground," is basically a 38-second audio glitch that's meant to make you go "WTF?" - and trust me, it works! And the final track? It's just Peter Steele giving you a cheeky little farewell in his signature Brooklyn accent. It's like he's winking at you from beyond the grave. - Gage

Listening Guide

• Vibe: Dark and Atmospheric Escape

• Insight: This gothic metal masterpiece immerses you in a brooding, atmospheric soundscape that feels like a stormy night come to life. With haunting melodies, crushing riffs, and deeply emotional vocals, it’s perfect for when you want to lose yourself in a darker, introspective mood. Whether you’re seeking solace in its ballads or reveling in its heavier moments, this album transports you to a shadowy world of raw emotion and gothic beauty.

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