Band lineup
Ozzy Osbourne-Vocals
Tony Iommi-guitars
Geezer Butler-bass guitar
Bill Ward-drums
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Black Sabbath were the first band to achieve the ‘’metal’’ genre. They wrote 6 masterpieces in 5 years, which is quite unbelievable. Their music was the influence of many of today’s great bands. Their first album, Black Sabbath, is pretty different then their followings. Paranoid was of course the best rated album, and I think it has been overrated. I think that paranoid’s following: master of reality, is way better. It also has a crunchy metal tone, which I love... Here is my review:
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Track reviews
Sweet Leaf- That track begins by the sound of Tony Iommi choking on a joint between recording sessions. A hard riff comes out from nowhere and Ozzy Osbourne start singing about marijuana. It may not be parent’s favourite song according to the message that this song carries. Ozzy explains that drugs were one of the main things he likes in life and how he was before taking some. Still this song is incredible and is one of Black Sabbath’s well known.
(5/5)
After Forever- This track has a really cool riff and some parts that make me ask about Red Hot Chili Peppers’ influences. The subject is god and it proves that this band had a lot of different subjects to talk about. The lyrics explains how god is the only way to love and it has some really direct lyrics. This is my favourite song on the album.
(5/5)
Embryo - Embryo is children of the grave’s intro(I suppose). The music sounds like medieval music which is quite unusual with black Sabbath. I think it is not a bad song but it doesn’t have it’s place on that album.
(2.5/5)
Children of the grave- Here is one of the greatest song ever. Children of the grave talks about how next generations should not do the same mistakes has their predecessors and that they should use peace instead of war. The subject of this song is just insane and the music is great. A pretty heavy guitar riff that almost sounds like trash metal, nice lyrics and vocals, nice drumming and bass and guitar completely matches. The solo is also great.
(5/5)
Orchid-A second instrumental guitar song but this one is way better than Embryo. A smooth but repetitive riff fills that beautiful song. Still the problem is there: Why should a 8 track record have two instrumental songs(:30 seconds and 1:30 minute)? I can’t figure out and that’s the only problem with the album.
(4.5/5)
Lord of this world-A song that will remind you paranoid songs. It has it personal crunchy and groovy tone which suits it well. This one talks about a man unable to know himself and his own secrets and that chose the evil instead of the good.
(5/5)
Solitude-Solitude proves that even if Black Sabbath could write heavy songs, they could write smooth and acoustic songs too. This song is really good and could remind you planet caravan from the previous album.
(4.5/5)
The void-Probably my favourite riff on the album. In fact, this song has a lot of great sounding riffs. This song is pretty long but still is one of the album’s greatest.
(4.5/5)
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The only thing that I don’t like about this album is embryo’s and orchid’s role in this album.
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