About this album
Sound:
"A dark, immersive journey through despair, blending heavy riffs with haunting melodies and introspective lyrics."
Where they were
Type O Negative released 'Slow, Deep and Hard' as their debut studio album in 1991 after forming in 1990. This album marked the band's entry into the music scene, following a series of demos and establishing their unique sound within the doom and gothic metal genres.
Why it matters
'Slow, Deep and Hard' garnered attention for its raw emotional weight and experimentation within metal, helping to shape the gothic metal landscape. The album's themes of betrayal and despair resonated widely, cementing Type O Negative's influence on future generations of heavy music artists.
Essential tracks
- "Unsuccessfully Coping With the Natural Beauty of Infidelity" — This nearly 13-minute opener sets the tone for the album's exploration of heartache and infidelity, showcasing the band's signature blend of melancholy and heaviness.
- "Prelude to Agony" — With its crushing riffs and haunting atmosphere, this track embodies the album's thematic depth while demonstrating Type O Negative's ability to fuse melody with intensity.
- "Gravitational Constant: G = 6.67 × 10⁻⁸ cm⁻³ gm⁻¹ sec⁻²" — This track features a unique structure that combines experimental elements with lyrical introspection, highlighting the band's willingness to push sonic boundaries.
Release Date
January 1, 1991
Artist Origin
United States
Tracklist
- 1 Unsuccessfully Coping With the Natural Beauty of Infidelity 12:40
- 2 Der Untermensch 8:55
- 3 Xero Tolerance 7:46
- 4 Prelude to Agony 12:15
- 5 Glass Walls of Limbo (dance mix) 6:44
- 6 The Misinterpretation of Silence and Its Disastrous Consequences 1:04
- 7 Gravitational Constant: G = 6.67 × 10⁻⁸ cm⁻³ gm⁻¹ sec⁻² 9:15
