October Rust

by Type O Negative

Overview

Peter Steele predicted that the follow-up to Bloody Kisses would accentuate Type O Negative's melodic side, specifically for the purpose of making money. Steele's attempt at "pop-goth" actually works well for a while; his cynical take on goth rock's typical subject matter is in full swing over the first half of October Rust, and the band gleefully wallows in its stated commercialism by personally thanking the listener for purchasing the album at its start and finish. Unfortunately, the songwriting runs out of steam over the second half, and the cover choice (Neil Young's "Cinnamon Girl") doesn't lend as much this time out; the overall entertainment value suffers as a result. October Rust comes off as a promising concept and a nice try, but lacks the consistency to fully realize the band's potential. ~ Steve Huey

Product Details

Release Date:	12/30/1996
Label:	Roadrunner Records / Warner Bros.
UPC:	0016861887421
Rank:	3342

Tracks

1. Bad Ground
2. [Untitled Track]
3. Love You to Death
4. Be My Druidess
5. Green Man
6. Red Water (Christmas Mourning)
7. My Girlfriend's Girlfriend
8. Die With Me
9. Burnt Flowers Fallen
10. In Praise of Bacchus
11. Cinnamon Girl
12. The Glorious Liberation of the People's Technocratic Republic of Vinnland by the Combined Forces of the United Territories of Europa
13. Wolf Moon
14. Haunted
15. [Untitled Track]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Type O Negative   Primary Artist
Val Lum   Vocals
The Bensonhoist Lesbian Choir   Vocals

Technical Credits

Pete Steele   Audio Production,Art Direction,Producer,Composer,Design
Mike Marciano   Engineer,Mixing
Josh Silver   Audio Production,Producer,Mixing
Peter Steele   Lyricist,Composer,Mixing,Producer
Tim Fitzharris   Photography
Joseph Cultice   Photography
George Marino   Mastering
Michael Marciano   Engineer
Ozzy Osbourne   Lyricist,Composer
Neil Young   Lyricist,Composer
Geezer Butler   Lyricist,Composer
Bill Ward   Composer,Lyricist
Tony Iommi   Lyricist,Composer