From the iPod #22 - "Black No. 1"
@teamfreak16 (43418)
Denver, Colorado
March 20, 2016 5:54pm CST
Type O Negative ended after bassist/vocalist Peter Steele passed away (and rightly so. The charismatic Steele had one of rock music's all-time great voices and was irreplaceable.)
Despite their dark, gloomy sound, Type O Negative were not a goth band, although they are often lumped into that genre.
On the other hand, "Black No. 1" was in the weekly rotation at a goth club I frequented in the 1990's, and it packed the dance floor every time. Still not a goth band, but "Black No. 1" is one song that does nothing to distance the band from that designation.
Don't let the "goth" tag steer you away. This is a great tune, and the only song about hair dye that I'm aware of.
I'm back from Trick or Treating! I dressed up as Ozzy Osbourne! Black black black black No. 1 Black black black black No. 1.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
21 Mar 16
I know this is going to sound old, but he reminded me somewhat of Iggy back in the day though entirely on a different plane.
That club must have been packed too.
This is a hot song for sure. Bet you had a great time then..
It is art no doubt..his voice is hypnotic rip.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
21 Mar 16
@teamfreak16 I do love it ..I would have loved to have seen him.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
21 Mar 16
@teamfreak16 You are so fortunate to have seen Peter and the guys Scott. I had never seen Iggy either or the Pretenders..awesome you did!
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
21 Mar 16
Well, Iggy does have a deep voice, although not quite as deep as Peter's. Different styles, but I get where you're coming from.
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@crossbones27 (49491)
• Mojave, California
21 Mar 16
I always thought they were more of a natural environment band. I can see how people would think they are goth. Problem is it was to darn nature like in their sound. My opinion anyway. Another band that listened to their environment
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
21 Mar 16
Interesting. I've never heard it put like that. I do know they were one of the two loudest shows I've seen (oddly, The Cars were the other.)
@Freak369 could give more insight than I. I'm a fan, while she is an expert on all things Type O.
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@crossbones27 (49491)
• Mojave, California
21 Mar 16
@teamfreak16 I am on the wrong side of the country or was when they were doing their thing. I did write a post about a Marine who turned me onto them. Thought he was playing me for a fool. That was on bubblews Turned out "October Rust" was one of the best Cd's i ever bought Took me few listens, but always was funny listening to people in the Marines say play that again. It just hits hard in the right ways. In fact, I was actually in Japan when that happened. Wrong side of the country. Was not even in the country. lol
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
21 Mar 16
@crossbones27 - October Rust was the tour I saw.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
4 Aug 16
Gloom is sort of synonymous with Goth and this song has got that down pat.
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
4 Aug 16
This is a great Halloween song.
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
21 Mar 16
I love the music. Have since the first time I heard it.
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