Type O Negative: Bloody Kisses - Suspended In Dusk (Colored Vinyl) Vinyl 2LP

"The packaging of this release was altered with a different cover from the same photo shoot as well as more gothic imagery being added, and the track listing was re-ordered as per Peter Steele's vision. Gone were the more metal tracks ('Kill All the White People' and 'We Hate Everyone') and added was the track 'Suspended in Dusk.' In honor of the 30th anniversary - for the first time ever on vinyl is the 'Suspended in Dusk' version of Bloody Kisses." - Run Out Groove

In 1993, Rolling Stone described Type O Negative as an “all-male Brooklyn, N.Y., gothic-metal quartet known for very loud live shows and very offensive lyrics”, which pretty much covers it. Bloody Kisses was the platinum selling third studio album from the group, and the last with their original lineup. In places, the record sounds like post-Twitch Ministry (big, slow riffs) fronted by Serge Gainsbourg (grunts, groans, and general lyrical topics) and produced by Trent Reznor (we all know what he does). An interesting element of this album is the noisy, sample-heavy soundscapes that work as interludes between various tracks - some gross, some creepy, some humorous. The centerpiece of the album is "Black No. 1 (Little Miss Scare All)", an 11 minute ode to an ex's choice of hair dye, consisting of wonky electronic organ, chugging riffs, metallic cowbell, and shredding guitar solos. There’s a rugged cover of Lite FM staple “Summer Breeze” by Seals & Croft, swapping the original’s jaunty timbre for Sisters of Mercy-esque guttural drama. I feel the need to note that the back of the LP says "Don't mistake lack of talent for genius", but have no further comment on this matter. 

• alternate version of Type O Negative's 1993 album Bloody Kisses with rearranged tracklist preferred by frontman Peter Steele, first time on vinyl
• green & black marble colored double vinyl pressing
• alternative cover art from the original photo shoot
• housed in gatefold sleeve w/ printed foldout insert
• limited edition
• original release year: 1993
• music label: Run Out Groove 2024

reviewed by ADRIAN SURE WOULDN'T 08/2019