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| Bloody Kisses | 
 enlarge | Artist: Type O Negative
Label: Roadrunner Records
Category: Music
List Price: $17.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  125 reviews
Sales Rank: 24509
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 619100
UPC: 016861910020
EAN: 0016861910020
ASIN: B000000H6Y
Release Date: August 17, 1993
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| Tracks:
| • | Christian Woman | | • | Bloody Kisses (A Death in the Family) | | • | Too Late: Frozen | | • | Blood & Fire | | • | Can't Lose You | | • | Summer Breeze - Type O Negative, Seals, James | | • | Set Me on Fire | | • | Suspended in Dusk | | • | Black No. 1 (Little Miss Scare-All) |
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Amazon.com
Fronted by eternal cynic Peter Steele (ex-Carnivore), Type O Negative have evolved from an atmospheric punk band to a melodic gothic metal outfit. The band's breakthrough disc Bloody Kisses blends gothic keyboards, dense guitars, and mournful vocals reminiscent of Sisters of Mercy with metal riffs and surging rhythms that sound like a cross between Black Sabbath and The Cult. The combination is compelling, and on "Christian Woman" and "Black No. 1" (which features the chorus "Loving you was like loving the dead"), Type O Negative's negativity shines through in a way that makes depressed teenage girls dressed in black swoon. --Jon Wiederhorn
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 The truth about this CD January 11, 2000
34 out of 38 found this review helpful
I am writing to address the last few comments being made saying that this is a dark CD. The truth is that these guys dont really get the subtle, sarcastic humour within all the songs. Type O Negative may appear dark on the surface but deep down they are making fun of just about everything and everyone. Case in point, Christian Woman mocks religion. Black Number One mocks gothic girls. Kill All The White People is making fun of racists. Too Late:Frozen and Blood And Fire are making fun of one of Peter's ex-girl friends. Finally, We Hate Everyone is making fun of....well, everyone! So to call this an album dark and depressing really does an injustice to the intent of the brooklyn foursome! And beyond that, it's really an amazing album. The music is deep, complex and sensual. It seems to just echo from the speakers, taking the listener on an ethereal journey. The music is eclectic, as the band touches base upon pop, rock, metal, industrial, hardcore, gothic and even classic rock (in songs such as Set Me On Fire, Cant Lose You and the choruses in Too Late:Frozen and Blood & Fire). This is certainly a band which has been influenced by the likes of Black Sabbath, the Doors, Deep Purple, the Beatles and Pink Floyd, as elements of all the aforementioned artists can be found on this CD. In my opinion, this is the best Type O Negative CD, although World Coming Down and October Rust arent very far behind. But next time you find this CD a bit too dark or depressing just remember that the band was smiling and laughing as they recorded these songs...
 Inferior version of Bloody Kisses January 8, 2005
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
There are two versions of "Bloody Kisses" floating around out there. There's the controversial European version (which got the band pegged as neo-nazis in Europe and Britain) which has two additional tracks ("We Hate Everyone" and "Kill All The White People") and a different track listing.
Then there's the American version which has additional tracks ("Cant Lose You" and "Suspended in Dusk") and a different track listing.
As far as I can tell, Amazon and most retail stores don't carry the "other" version of Bloody Kisses. But if you can get your hands on that version, it is definitely worth it. "We Hate Everyone" is a friggin' hilarious up yours to the bands critics and showcases the overlooked sense of humor of Peter Steele.
Also missing from the American CD is the famous "machine f*ck* opening.
Having said that, all my favorites are on here. The title track, "Christian Woman", "Black No. 1", "Too Late: Frozen" and the rest. This is a cracking good album whichever version you're listening to. The American version just seems a tad bit incomplete.
Bring out the Blood and Fire, Bloody Kisses is superb! November 9, 2005
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Bloody Kisses is often referred to as the favorite album of the band's fans, and perhaps for good reason. Several songs on this album are top-notch, bringing home the power, mood, and vision that makes the epic songwriting and guitarwork of TON one of the best metal bands of the 90's!
Christian Woman, Bloody Kisses, We hate everyone, Can't Lose you, and Black No. 1 are packed with what makes this album a shining star. Long, brooding songs suddenly switch gears with haunting, eerie crescendo's that pick you up and throw you as high as the sky. The guitar work you hear within this band's music in general is not "let's see how much noise we can make and how fast we can make it" but "let me take you on a journey, let me show you the other side".
The almost folk like introductions from Steele via the songwriting are blended with synthe sounding organ type tones that rise and fall, then rise again in the background. In the foreground everything melds together beautifully, as no one member of the band stand's out from the other via their contributions, but instead all blend together nicely to make a strong team that brings us fabulous, dark but not depressing music.
When I listen to Type O Negative's bloody kisses album, I keep thinking "This music is not dated, it is timeless" which leads me to the conclusion that they are a group that is ahead of their time. I think we'll be hearing about them in the circles of metal fans for a long, long time to come.
If your tired of the average metal bands that clog the market genre, and want something that is truly talent laden, rich in theme, strong in songwriting, and makes you FEEL the music instead of just HEARING it, then Bloody Kisses, or anything else from this band, is for you!
A masterpiece August 25, 2002
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Say what you will about Type O Negative, "Bloody Kisses" is one of the finest albums ever crafted, and Type O's defining masterpiece. I first caught wind of this album after hearing "Black No. 1" on the radio (it seems like that was forever ago) and I loved it instantly, it was that classic chorus that hooked me in: "Loving you was like loving the dead". While that song is a masterpiece in its' own right, "Christian Woman" and the eleven minute title track are epic dirges. "Kill All the White People" changes the mood around and is just plain hilarious and recalls the days of Type O's punkish past. "Blood & Fire" is my personal favorite, everything about that song means so much to me, and it has one of my favorite lines from a song ever that I can relate to: "Of all the women I've ever known, they're not you, I'd rather be alone...". Peter Steele and co. really did create an epic masterpiece that is truly underrated (then again, Type O is quite an underrated band). "Bloody Kisses" helped me through a lot of tough times in my life, and for anyone and everyone who has ever felt remorse, loss, or heartbreak should dive head first into this album. A true masterpiece.
Great Album... but DON'T BUY THIS VERSION!!! March 26, 2002
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Type O Negative's Bloody Kisses is one of the most essential metal albums of the decade. But do NOT buy this version of the album. The essential version of Bloody Kisses is the original one, which starts off with "Machine Screw", "Christian Woman", and "Black No. 1" as the opening tracks. Unfortunately, this re-release which for some reason struck Peter Steele as necessary, feels like only half an album.
The original version contained joke tracks such as "Machine Screw" and "Fay Ray, Come Out and Play", as well as two more thrashy tracks: "Kill All the White People" is fairly simplistic, but powerful, and a lot of fun. But the worst offense is the ommision of "We Hate Everyone", a brilliant song which touches on all of Type O Negative's musical bases, and delivers some piercing lyrics as well.
I guess they figured that these tracks were at odds with the more serious sounding tracks on the album. But the album's appeal lies in the fact that while it is undeniably beautiful music, it doesn't take itself too incredibly seriously, and when it does, it's usually making fun of itself. Without these omitted tracks, the album sounds completely different, and the new ordering makes absolutely no sense. Do yourself a favor, and get the original release. It's still available, and an essential purchase.
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