Type O Negative’s Bloody Kisses was released in August of 1993, making it their 3rd and last album with all the original members. This album is a little heavier than some of their other albums. It also has a less romantic feel generally, even though there are definitely still some romantic gems. Bloody Kisses consists of some of the most beloved Type O Negative songs and is a major album in their discography.

To open, the second track, “Christian Woman,” is one of the band’s most notable. Peter Steele’s vocals in this song are pleasingly spectral and heavy, while the lyrics hamper your ability to keep a straight face. The song opens with Steele saying, “Forgive her . . . for she knows not what she does,” which gives the song Type O Negative’s signature delayed introduction while sending chills down your spine.

Another well known song of theirs is on Bloody Kisses; “Black No.1(Little Miss Scare-All).” This song also features a build-up at the beginning that introduces this song’s heavier style in comparison to other songs on the album. Steele peaks the build-up with the lyrics, “Now it’s All Hallows Eve . . . The moon is full . . . Will she trick or treat . . . I bet she will,” which lead up to the heavy fall and serve as the blend between the intro and the rest of the track.

“Summer Breeze,” is one of their least eventful songs, but still has that ghostly excitement about it. It’s pretty repetitive but still enjoyable, and the outro blends perfectly into the intro of the next track, “Set Me on Fire.” This song has one of the most reasonable run-times in the album, being only 3 and a half minutes long. It’s extremely simple and repeats the same few lyrics over and over again, but is instrumentally, relatively pleasing.

The last song to mention is “Too Late: Frozen,” which is a bit more upbeat and has a much more dynamic instrumental scene. The introduction has one of my favorite licks, and the stark transitions between different sections are engrossing. While it’s almost 8 minutes long, it doesn’t feel that way. This song feels favorably never-ending, and even when it concluded, it gave an extremely pleasing resolution. This song is a personal all-time favorite, and should be noted.

Collectively, this album is pretty dynamic for Type O Negative and bears some of their sharpest and most well-loved songs. This is a definite contender for their best album, but still has some faults. Some songs are just dull and unmemorable. There are also some insane licks and chord progressions that set a looming haunted scene around you. This album was released rather early in their career but is one of their most appreciated and well-made albums. It’s definitely worth a listen.