Dead Again (Type O Negative album)
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Dead Again is the seventh and final studio album by Type O Negative
, released through SPV/Steamhammer. This is the final Type O Negative studio album released before the death of frontman Peter Steele
. The album sees the band using studio drums instead of a drum machine
for the first time since their third album, the platinum selling Bloody Kisses
. Thus, it remains the only Type O Negative studio album to feature Johnny Kelly
's actual playing, as he was only "credited" as the drummer on the three albums prior to Dead Again.
The cover photo is a portrayal of Grigori Rasputin
, the Russian mystic
and associate of Tsar
Nicholas II, and likewise the lettering is faux-Cyrillic
font. Reception to this album was quite positive among fans and critics and received the highest chart position for the band yet.
The album was re-released in February 2008, with a DVD including live performances, interviews, and music videos. A separate 3LP vinyl set was also released, which includes a shirt and 12-page booklet.
live DVD.
Type O Negative
Type O Negative was a gothic metal band from Brooklyn, New York City. The band also incorporated elements of doom metal and thrash metal. Their dramatic lyrical emphasis on themes of romance, depression, and death resulted in the nickname "The Drab Four"...
, released through SPV/Steamhammer. This is the final Type O Negative studio album released before the death of frontman Peter Steele
Peter Steele
Peter Thomas Ratajczyk , better known by his stage name Peter Steele, was the lead singer, bassist, and composer for the gothic metal band Type O Negative...
. The album sees the band using studio drums instead of a drum machine
Drum machine
A drum machine is an electronic musical instrument designed to imitate the sound of drums or other percussion instruments. They are used in a variety of musical genres, not just purely electronic music...
for the first time since their third album, the platinum selling Bloody Kisses
Bloody Kisses
Bloody Kisses is the third album by Brooklyn band Type O Negative. It marked significant stylistic growth for the band in terms of songwriting and production values, and it is also the last recording to feature Sal Abruscato on drums...
. Thus, it remains the only Type O Negative studio album to feature Johnny Kelly
Johnny Kelly
Johnny Kelly is the former drummer for the gothic metal band Type O Negative from Brooklyn, New York. He is the current drummer for the bands Danzig, and A Pale Horse Named Death.He joined Type O Negative in 1994 to replace Sal Abruscato...
's actual playing, as he was only "credited" as the drummer on the three albums prior to Dead Again.
The cover photo is a portrayal of Grigori Rasputin
Grigori Rasputin
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin was a Russian Orthodox Christian and mystic who is perceived as having influenced the latter days of the Russian Emperor Nicholas II, his wife Alexandra, and their only son Alexei...
, the Russian mystic
Mysticism
Mysticism is the knowledge of, and especially the personal experience of, states of consciousness, i.e. levels of being, beyond normal human perception, including experience and even communion with a supreme being.-Classical origins:...
and associate of Tsar
Tsar
Tsar is a title used to designate certain European Slavic monarchs or supreme rulers. As a system of government in the Tsardom of Russia and Russian Empire, it is known as Tsarist autocracy, or Tsarism...
Nicholas II, and likewise the lettering is faux-Cyrillic
Faux Cyrillic
Faux Cyrillic, pseudo-Cyrillic, pseudo-Russian or faux Russian typography is the use of Cyrillic letters in Latin text to evoke the Soviet Union or Russia, regardless of whether the letters are phonetic matches. For example, R and N in RUSSIAN may be replaced by Cyrillic Я and И, giving "ЯUSSIAИ"...
font. Reception to this album was quite positive among fans and critics and received the highest chart position for the band yet.
The album was re-released in February 2008, with a DVD including live performances, interviews, and music videos. A separate 3LP vinyl set was also released, which includes a shirt and 12-page booklet.
Track listing
- All songs written by Peter SteelePeter SteelePeter Thomas Ratajczyk , better known by his stage name Peter Steele, was the lead singer, bassist, and composer for the gothic metal band Type O Negative...
(CopyrightCopyrightCopyright is a legal concept, enacted by most governments, giving the creator of an original work exclusive rights to it, usually for a limited time...
Steamhammer Music).
Best Buy exclusive bonus disc
The bonus tracks were taken from the Symphony for the DevilSymphony for the Devil (Type O Negative)
Symphony for the Devil is a live DVD by Type O Negative released on March 14, 2006. The release features video of a live concert at the Bizarre Festival in 1999...
live DVD.
Special Edition bonus DVD
Packaging
The CD comes in a standard jewel case with a transparent tray, but the insert folds out into the shape of a cross with Rasputin's head at the top. The media tray has the words "Снова Мертвый" (Dead Again) visible underneath along with Rasputin's autopsy information. The photograph on the back was taken in 1906, showing four young women of the Tsarist family, identified left to right as Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia Nikolaevna.Type O Negative
- Peter SteelePeter SteelePeter Thomas Ratajczyk , better known by his stage name Peter Steele, was the lead singer, bassist, and composer for the gothic metal band Type O Negative...
– lead vocals, bass guitar - Kenny HickeyKenny HickeyKenneth Shaun Hickey is an American heavy metal musician. He was the guitarist for the gothic metal band Type O Negative. He is also the vocalist and guitarist for heavy metal band Seventh Void, and the touring guitarist for Danzig...
– vocals, guitars - Josh SilverJosh SilverJosh Silver was the keyboardist and producer for the band Type O Negative. He joined the band at Peter Steele's request...
– keyboards, synth and effects, backing vocals - Johnny KellyJohnny KellyJohnny Kelly is the former drummer for the gothic metal band Type O Negative from Brooklyn, New York. He is the current drummer for the bands Danzig, and A Pale Horse Named Death.He joined Type O Negative in 1994 to replace Sal Abruscato...
– drums and percussion
Additional Personnel
- The Bensonhoist Lesbian Choir - backing vocals
- Tara VanflowerTara VanflowerTara Vanflower is a vocalist whose music has been described as ambient, experimental, and darkwave.In October 1994 she became vocalist for Projekt Records darkwave outfit Lycia. She married fellow band member Mike VanPortfleet. After two albums, the couple left the band...
of LyciaLycia (band)Lycia is a darkwave/gothic rock band that was formed in 1988, Tempe, Arizona, United States. The main personnel of the band are Mike VanPortfleet, Tara Vanflower, David Galas and . Although only achieving minor cult success, the band is notable for being one of the ground breaking groups in...
- backing vocals on "Halloween in Heaven" - Paul Bento - Electronics & Tamboura on "The Profit Of Doom"
Production
- Arranged By Type O Negative
- Produced By Peter Steele & Josh Silver
- Recorded, Engineered & Mixed By Josh Silver & Mike Marciano
- Additional Recordings Engineered By Paul Bento
- Mastered By Mike Marciano
Charts
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Billboard 200 | 27 |
| Norwegian Record Charts | 34 | |
| UK Albums Chart UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
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