Life Is Killing Me

Life Is Killing Me Artist: Type O Negative
Label: Roadrunner Int'l
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Format: Extra tracks
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 2


UPC: 016861843885
EAN: 0016861843885
ASIN: B00009Q9AH


Release Date: 2003-06-26

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Tracks:

  1. Thir13teen
  2. I Don't Wanna Be Me
  3. Less Than Zero (<0)
  4. Todd's Ship Gods (Above All Things)
  5. I Like Goils
  6. ...A Dish Best Served Coldly
  7. How Could She?
  8. Life Is Killing Me
  9. Nettie
  10. Electrocute (We Were)
  11. Iydkmigthtky (Gimme That)
  12. Angry Inch
  13. Anesthesia
  14. Drunk in Paris
  15. Dream Is Dead

Tracks:

  1. Out of the Fire [#][*]
  2. Christian Woman [Butt-Kissing, Sell-Out Version][#][*]
  3. Suspended in Dusk [#][*]
  4. Blood and Fire [Out of the Ashes Mix][#][*]
  5. Black Sabbath [#][*]
  6. Cinnamon Girl [Extended Depression Mix][#][*]
  7. Haunted [Per Version][#][*]

Similar Items:

  1. Type O Negative - After Dark
  2. Symphony For The Devil - Type O Negative (2006)
  3. Bloody Kisses
  4. World Coming Down
  5. The Least Worst of Type O Negative

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Addicting.......2007-03-13

The Long awaited follow up to World Coming Down. I instantly loved the "I dont wanna be me" track that I was lucky enough to hear before the release of the CD.So,it made me want to buy it.(like I wasnt going to anyways,it's Type o!)
I cant say anything bad about it,it's Type O and it Rocked!

4 out of 5 stars Type O Negative Makes A Comeback!.......2004-05-21

The extra tracks really make this disc a good reason for old school Type O fans to come out of the shadows. A far cry from the commercially pleasing "October Rust," but more depth and variety than "World Coming Down," this disc is a long awaited gem. Again, Type O Negative preserves their neo-gothic sound while mixing in elements of metal, rock and new age/industrial.
Notable tracks include "Nettie," "Anesthesia" and "Drunk In Paris." The highlight of the second disc (or of the whole album) is the "Suspended In Dusk" track from the import version of "Bloody Kisses," and the "Out Of The Ashes" mix of "Blood/Fire" from the Mortal Kombat Soundtrack. These two are a must have for Type O fans, conveniently added to this two disc set, as well as the spine-chilling intro to the second disc. Bravo for Type O!

5 out of 5 stars Buy this disc!.......2003-08-06

Overall Rating: 7 of 10

If you folks are anything like me, the lack of "good" new music since the flip of the millennium has been disheartening. I will spare you my thoughts on the relative drivel of new-bubble-gum-pop-crap that has been produced of late, and get to the topic at hand. Type O Negative is one of my three favorite bands of all time, and their new release does not disappoint. While not as revolutionary as "Bloody Kisses" or as timeless as "October Rust," the boyz from Brooklyn did a respectable job putting together the new release, "Life Is Killing Me." The trademark Type O Sound, with slow sexual undertones, thick-layered harmonies, and hypnotic yet catchy melodies, permeate the disc. With any new Type O release, the fine wine-like quality (no pun intended) must not be forgotten. In short, you need to listen to the entire disc 10 times through, at least once with a phat bottle of thick red wine set to candles, before the true weight becomes apparent. Bottom line: purchase this disc, get a bottle of Merlot, get DRONK and enjoy! True fans, and neophytes alike will not be disappointed.

For reference, I will rate all previous Type O releases before making some comments on certain tracks from the new release.

Slow Deep and Hard: 2 of 10 - not really true Type O, IMO.
Origin of the Feces: 4 of 10 - two awesome songs, the rest sub-par
Bloody Kisses: 10 of 10 - in a word, revolutionary
October Rust: 10 of 10 - a must have in any music library
World Coming Down: 6 of 10 - some great tracks, some lacked focus

Track Listing and Comments:

1. Uncle Freddy Died?

Instrumental Guitar Intro.

2. I Don't Wanna Be Me

A bit fast for my taste. But this song will grow on ya after a listen or two. Overall, not one of my favs.

3. Less Than Zero (<O)

The Indian Sitars are back! Very much a "Bloody Kisses" 'esque track. Great harmonic breakdowns. Solid!

4. Todd's Ship Gods (Above All Things)

Odd lyrical content. Good ambient feel that makes ya wanna take on the world. Thick harmonies. October Rust 'esque track. Type O Rocks!

5. I Like Goils

Filler. Very explicit lyrics. 2:35 seconds . . . cummon boys. Don't waste my time. Gimme another bar of Todd's Ship Gods or something.

6. ...A Dish Better Served Coldly

Bring on the depression. Here's a good track to jam too whilst under the influence of your "escape." Driving drums, Driving vocals, 7:13 seconds. That's what I'm talking about. But, what's up with the abrupt ending?

7. How Could She?

Too "World Coming Down" for my taste. If you are a fan of the WCD disc you will like this track. I do like the 'reprise' though. It takes them 5 min to get into it . . . but hey, at least they got there. Overall, OK track. Would not be included on a greatest hits disc.

8. Life Is Killing Me

Get ready for the hammer to drop on 'yer' jewels, cuz "LIFE IS KILLING ME!" Here is a fresh track, epic in variation, epic in feeling, signature track. Roll down the windows, crank up the 8-track, and floor that 1.8 liter 4-banger! Cuz this track will get you a speeding ticket or four. Worth the price of admission.

9. Nettie

Track starts off with Peter singing lower than he has in any previous recordings. I mean wow, dude's got gonad for days. Great vocal showcase for Peter.

10. (We Were) Electrocute

Blah, Blah, Blah. Nothing special. "We Were Electrocute" ? . . . where ya going with this one boys . . . . better pop another lithium.

11. IYDKMIGTHTKY (Gimme That)

This song is a prime example why I didn't rate the disc higher. It's not bad, listenable, but not great. You just keep waiting for the rump to kick in . . . to no avail.

12. Angry Inch

I think peter had a "Carnivore" flashback on this one. 3:30 of too much "speed metal" crap. This one should have never made it past the mixing board. In fact, I'm not sure they even ran it through the mixing board. Noise.

13. Anesthesia

Ambient. Heavy on the synth. See my comments for track 11. Listenable, but not great.

14. Drunk In Paris

1:27 track. Instrumental Filler.

15. The Dream Is Dead

Cheezy "October Rust" feel. Average track. I have come to expect something a bit more epic from the Brooklyn Gang as an ending to an otherwise decent disc. A bit fluffy boyz.

Recap and Afterthoughts:

THE disclaimer . . . as you listen to Type O, your opinion of the songs will evolve, and songs you once considered mediocre, can become the anthems of tomorrow. While I don't think, at first blush, that any of the tracks on this disc will ever ascend to anthem status. ...

5 out of 5 stars Type (-).......2003-07-03

You weren't expecting TON to digress were you? Peter's musical genius deepens with every album. This new work is not as dark; and their dark songs from the past were some of their best. However, with this new progressive and brighter instrumental quality (interjected with the "same old" dark "Type O" lyrics,) the band seems to be taking a more passive approach to their fatalistic views, as if, like the album states, Life is Killing Them. This album is like the others in that it will not get old. I believe that this is their second best album; preceeded by October Rust! Enjoy.

5 out of 5 stars Fan of Type O so Take this Review with a Grain of Salt.......2003-06-27

While not their best album ever, this Type O CD stays pretty true to the form we fans have come to know and love. The familiar "light-goth" sound that they provide, along with familiar tonal qualities, make this CD a must for any Type O fan. For newcomers to the band, I would reccommend Bloody Kisses first, then progress to this album. But a great CD nonetheless.

Music CD:

  1. Hard Rock Essentials: 1980s ~ Various Artists
  2. In The Halls Of Awaiting ~ Insomnium
  3. Power Plant ~ Gamma Ray
  4. Boys in Heat ~ Britny Fox
  5. Attention Shoppers! ~ Starz
  6. Redemption ~ Redemption
  7. Alice in Hell/Never Neverland ~ Annihilator
  8. Europe ~ Europe
  9. 12 Picks ~ Ace Frehley
  10. Inside in the Electric Circus (Dig) ~ Wasp

Music CD

Music CD

Music CD

Pete Seeger Concert/Pete! Folk Songs and Ballads ~ Pete Seeger

The Best of Rose Tattoo ~ Rose Tattoo

Powerslave ~ Iron Maiden

Caetano Veloso (Tropicália) ~ Caetano Veloso

Mazal ~ Luc Cherki

Anos Dourados V.3 ~ Orquestra Tabajara

Kill. Fucking. Everyone. ~ Watchmaker

Sweet Baby James/Mud Slide/One Man

Stand by Me ~ Original Soundtrack

Chain of Prophecies ~ Hive