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Life Is Killing Me

Type O Negative · 2003

74 min · 15 tracks · doom metal · gothic metal

Gothic melodies entwine with dark humor and heavy riffs, creating an atmosphere of despair and irony.

Why listen to this

Best for
dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing experiences
Context
Released in 2003, 'Life Is Killing Me' is Type O Negative's sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'World Coming Down' from 1999. At this point in their career, the band was navigating personal challenges and lineup changes, which influenced the album's introspective themes and sound.
If you like
doom metal, gothic metal

Life Is Killing Me is an album by Type O Negative, released in 2003. Gothic melodies entwine with dark humor and heavy riffs, creating an atmosphere of despair and irony. This album debuted at number 27 on the Billboard 200, showcasing Type O Negative's ability to maintain commercial success despite shifting musical trends. It received mixed to positive reviews, with critics noting its blend of humor and darkness, solidifying Type O Negative's unique position within the gothic metal genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Life Is Killing Me sound like?

Gothic melodies entwine with dark humor and heavy riffs, creating an atmosphere of despair and irony. Rooted in doom metal and gothic metal.

What makes Life Is Killing Me by Type O Negative notable?

This album debuted at number 27 on the Billboard 200, showcasing Type O Negative's ability to maintain commercial success despite shifting musical trends. It received mixed to positive reviews, with critics noting its blend of humor and darkness, solidifying Type O Negative's unique position within the gothic metal genre. Released in 2003, 'Life Is Killing Me' is Type O Negative's sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'World Coming Down' from 1999. At this point in their career, the band was navigating personal challenges and lineup changes, which influenced the album's introspective themes and sound.

Who is Life Is Killing Me for?

Life Is Killing Me works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing experiences.

How many songs are on Life Is Killing Me?

Life Is Killing Me has 15 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·74:32

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Thir13teen 1:07
  • 2 I Don’t Wanna Be Me Standout 5:08
  • 3 Less Than Zero (<0) 5:25
  • 4 Todd’s Ship Gods (Above All Things) 4:10
  • 5 I Like Goils 2:35
  • 6 …A Dish Best Served Coldly 7:13
  • 7 How Could She? 7:35
  • 8 Life Is Killing Me Standout 6:35
  • 9 Nettie 4:46
  • 10 (We Were) Electrocute Standout 6:38
  • 11 IYDKMIGTHTKY (Gimme That) 6:20
  • 12 Angry Inch 3:39
  • 13 Anesthesia 6:41
  • 14 Drunk in Paris 1:27
  • 15 The Dream Is Dead 5:07

Release Date

January 1, 2003

Genre

doom metal, gothic metal

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

74 min 32 sec