Showing posts with label Black Sabbath. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Black Sabbath. Show all posts

Friday, December 12, 2025

Dio (Rainbow, Black Sabbath) - The Last In Line [Japanese Ed.] (1984)

Year: July 2, 1984 (CD Apr 25, 1991)
Label: Nippon Phonogram Co. Ltd. (Japan), PHCR-2084
Style: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Country: Portsmouth, New Hampshire, U.S. (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010)
Time: 41:11
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 256 Mb

It is the first Dio album to feature former Rough Cutt keyboardist Claude Schnell. It became the band's highest-charting album in both the UK and the U.S., reaching number 4 and number 23, respectively (Sacred Heart would later reach number 4 in the UK as well).
It was certified gold (500,000 units sold) by the RIAA on September 12, 1984, and was the first Dio album to be certified platinum, achieving the feat on February 3, 1987. In the UK, it attained Silver certification (60,000 units sold) by the British Phonographic Industry, achieving this in January 1986, at the same time as Holy Diver. To date, these are the only two Dio albums to be certified at least platinum.
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_in_Line)

01. We Rock (04:35)
02. The Last In Line (05:42)
03. Breathless (04:02)
04. I Speed At Night (03:22)
05. One Night In The City (05:15)
06. Evil Eyes (03:38)
07. Mystery (03:46)
08. Eat Your Heart Out (03:50)
09. Egypt (The Chains Are On) (06:57)

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Sunday, December 7, 2025

Bill Ward (Black Sabbath) - Ward One: Along The Way (1990)

Year: 10 January 1990 (CD 1990)
Label: Chameleon Records (US), D2-74816
Style: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Country: Aston, Birmingham, England (5 May 1948)
Time: 49:13
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 324 Mb

Musicians: Ozzy Osbourne (vocals 3,7); Zakk Wylde (guitar 4); Bob Daisley (bass 3,7); Jack Bruce (bass & vocals 5,10); Eric Singer (drums 1,4).
Билл сам записал партии ударных, вокал и фортепиано, но не на всех треках. To date, since leaving Black Sabbath (the first time) in 1980, Bill Ward has released precisely two full solo albums (plus the single “Straws”).   This is especially unfortunate, since both solo albums are particularly fine pieces of work.  The finest and most noteworthy was his first, Ward One: Along the Way, released a decade after his Sabbath departure.  A long time in the making doesn’t begin to sum it up.
Aside from some production issues (this album could use a nice, clear remix) this is among the best solo products issued by any ex-member of Black Sabbath, including Dio and Ozzy.  It has its Sabbathesque moments (a few crushing guitar chords, pounding drums, peacenik lyrics) but it truly is an animal of its own.   Bill Ward received a co-writing credit on every original Black Sabbath song, and it’s clear why.  The man has a vivid imagination, creating swirling soundscapes of music.  There is nothing here that is outright commercial, nothing straightforward, everything is just slightly fucked up.  I think most likely it was Bill that gave Black Sabbath its oddball experimental edge in the early days.  An edge they have lost now that they have given him the boot.
The obvious standout track is “Bombers (Can Open Bomb Bays)”, the thunderous single featuring none other than Ozzy himself on lead vocals.  But even that is strange and offputting, as the pitch of Ozzy’s voice is manipulated in the mix, giving him an otherworldly sound at times.
(full version: mikeladano.com/2012/11/26/review-bill-ward-ward-one-along-the-way-1990/)

01. (Mobile) Shooting Gallery (05:11)
02. Short Stories (01:06)
03. Bombers (Can Open Bomb Bays) (04:23)
04. Pink Clouds An Island (03:15)
05. Light Up The Candles (Let There Be Peace Tonight) (03:35)
06. Snakes And Ladders (06:35)
07. Jack's Land (04:41)
08. Living Naked (06:03)
09. Music For A Raw Nerve Ending (02:05)
10. Tall Stories (05:04)
11. Sweep (04:00)
12. Along The Way (03:09)

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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Dio (Rainbow, Black Sabbath) - Holy Diver [Japanese Ed.] (1983)

Year: May 25, 1983 (CD Dec 21, 1989)
Label: Mercury Records (Japan), PPD-3070
Style: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock
Country: Portsmouth, New Hampshire, U.S. (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010)
Time: 41:32
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 269 Mb

The first track, 'Stand Up and Shout', is reminiscent of 'Turn Up the Night' from Sabbath's 'Mob Rules'. Fast, hard-hitting and a great introduction. I reall enjoy this one.
Then comes the title track. Listening to it now, properly and with my full attention (and great headphones!), I realise that it's actually a good track. I still don't really feel anything with it, but I certainly enjoy it more than I thought. It still feels like a weak point of the album to me. I imagine hearing it 40 years ago upon release would have had a greater impact.
'Gypsy' - this is more like it. Lovely soaring riffs above heavy, punchy riffs - with some banshee-like vocals from Dio.
Some more fantastic vocals on 'Caught in the Middle', and I love the driving bass throughout. The chorus on this track is a highlight of the album for me. The way the guitars climb, then repeat with Dio giving it his all over the top makes the hairs stand up on my arms.
 'Don't Talk to Strangers' - the intro to this reminded me of Tony Iommi's thinking behind 'Master of Reality'. By putting some quieter songs on the album, it made the heavier tracks feel heavier. I felt that on this song thanks to the intro. Not only that, but it makes for a nice respite between the metal. When the song kicks in, it makes me think of Iron Maiden. (I should mention I'm not into Maiden, I only know their hits. It feels like they've based all their songs off this track!).
'Straight Through the Heart' - monstrous intro! That riff is absolutely killer and the vocals are top-notch.
Another moment of rest during the intro of 'Invisible'. At first this one fools you into thinking a cheesy 80s ballad is coming, but that's not the case. The riffs are back, and stomping their way through the stories Dio sings to us here.
 'Rainbow in the Dark' - I see this is one of Dio's most famous tracks, and I can understand why! The keys on the intro / chorus feel very 80s and that makes me think I've heard it before, but it's such a generic 80s sound it could have been from any song from the decade. I like it though, it's not over-the-top and only dates the song slightly. Riff-wise, I love this and it easily features one of Dios best vocals on the album.
I feel like 'Shame on the Night' works really well as an album-closer. The vocals are ridiculously strong on this one, the instrumental break and breakdown are excellent and the epic backing vocals towards the outro give it a medievel feeling.
(reddit.com/r/LetsTalkMusic/comments/18t8dn1/dios_holy_diver_album_is_fantastic_but/)

Album recorded and mixed in the analog domain - AAD. That is, a minimum of digital processing.
A=Analog. D=digital. The first letter stands for how the music was recorded. The second letter for how it was mixed. The third letter stands for the format (all CD's will have D as the last letter).

01. Stand Up And Shout (03:18)
02. Holy Diver (05:51)
03. Gypsy (03:38)
04. Caught In The Middle (04:17)
05. Don't Talk To Strangers (04:53)
06. Straight Through The Heart (04:34)
07. Invisible (05:25)
08. Rainbow In The Dark (04:14)
09. Shame On The Night (05:19)

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Friday, October 10, 2025

Rondinelli (ex Rainbow, Black Sabbath) - War Dance [1985] (1996)

Year: 1985 (CD 1996)
Label: FTP Records, Inc. (US), FTP100
Style: Hard Rock
Country: U.S. (July 27, 1955)
Time: 54:36
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 316 Mb

Robert Rondinelli (born July 27, 1955) is an American rock drummer best known for his work with the hard rock/heavy metal bands Blue Oyster Cult, Rainbow, Quiet Riot, Black Sabbath, The Lizards, The Handful, and Rondinelli. In July 2013, Rondinelli was announced as the new drummer for the Axel Rudi Pell band, replacing previous drummer Mike Terrana.[1] Rondinelli has played on subsequent albums and tours, and remains with the band.
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Rondinelli)
The band Rondinelli comprises Bobby Rondinelli on drums, Teddy Rondinelli on guitar, Corey Davidson on keyboards, Ray Gillen (later of Black Sabbath and Badlands) on vocals, and James LoMenzo (later of White Lion) on bass. Of course, most of these musicians would go on to other projects that were far more fruitful and popular.
The Rondinelli album, Wardance, is essentially divided into two halves. The first four songs are studio recordings, while the latter four are live cuts, and include some extended jams. It has also been stated on some websites and in some reviews that the studio material on here was a collection of demos never intended for commercial release.
(zrockr.com/2015/05/07/rondinelli-wardance/)

01. Wardance (04:39)
02. Black Sheep (04:36)
03. Rock & Roll (04:54)
04. The One That Got Away (04:23)
05. Kiss & Say Goodbye (Live) (05:43)
06. Fly Paper (Live) (13:55)
07. We Can't Lose (Live) (10:37)
08. Wardance (Live) (05:45)

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Friday, September 12, 2025

Ian Gillan & Tony Iommi - Who Cares [2CD] (2012)

Year: 13 July 2012 (CD Jul 13, 2012)
Label: Ear Music (Europe), 0207592ERE
Style: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Country: England
Time: 47:04, 48:29
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 367, 356 Mb

CD1:
01. Out of My Mind (WhoCares) – This originally appeared on the 2 track “single” CD from last year.  It’s unchanged as far as I know.  It’s a great new track from Tony & Ian.   The band on the track is stellar.  Tony Iommi, Ian Gillan, Jason Newsted, Nicko McBran, Jon Lord, & Linde Linstrom.  Makes me wish this band recorded more than just this one song.
02. Zero the Hero (Black Sabbath) – A lift from the 1983 Black Sabbath album Born Again.  A great old track.  Although if I had my choice of track to lift from the Born Again album to include, I would have picked “Hot Line”.  Oh well, still cool to see something from Born Again here.
03. Trashed (Ian Gillan) – Back in 2006, Ian Gillan put out an album called “Gillan’s Inn”, which existed to celebrate his (then) 40th anniversary in the music biz.  He re-recorded a bunch of tracks from his past.  To represent his time in Black Sabbath, he chose Trashed, and re-recorded it – with Tony Iommi on guitar.  Also on the track are Roger Glover & Ian Paice.
04. Get Away (Ian Gillan w/Michalis Rakintzis) – Originally recorded by Ian Gillan in 1993.  Even though the liner notes say who this is, I don’t know who it is!   Definitely one of the slower, more eclectic songs from the overall track listing here for sure.  Definitely not “metal” sounding at all.  Has a very catchy sounding vocal chorus, which makes the song work very well for me.
05. Slip Away (Tony Iommi w/Glenn Hughes) – This is one of the “extra” tracks from Tony’s 2005 solo album, Fused.  This one in particular was the one that was the hardest to get, as it was only available back in 2005 from the then online music retailer, real.com.  It was never available on CD anywhere – until now.   If you liked the Fused album, you should check this out for sure.
06. Don’t Hold Me Back (Gillan) – A song Ian wrote back in 1992 inbetween Deep Purple stints.  The liner notes say this was written for his wife Bron, who at the time was going to have major heart surgery.  He calls it “one of the most intimate moments of his life, expressed in song”.   Has a 90’s version of his old “shriek”, which I thought was last heard on the Born again album.  :)
07. She Thinks It’s a Crime (Ian Gillan) – This track comes from Ian’s 2009 solo album, “One Eye to Morocco”.  This track in particular was originally released on the 7 inch vinyl version ONLY.  First time on a CD anywhere.  The track doesn’t jump out at me at all musically.  Pretty bland track –  not one of my favorites on this collection.
08. Easy Come, Easy Go (Repo Depo) – This track comes from the project Ian was working on right before he rejoined Deep Purple for the “Battle Rages On” album.  Repo Depo was the name of the band.  It has never been released anywhere before in any format.  According to the liner notes, the only known copy was on a monitor cassette tape Ian had – it was brought forward and remixed in 2012 for this collection.  Nice track.  The guitar sound reminds me a bit of Tony Iommi in places.
09. Smoke on the Water (Deep Purple) – This version comes from the live Deep Purple album, “Live at the Royal Albert Hall”, and Ian shares lead vocal duties on this version with Ronnie James Dio.   Interesting hearing these two former Black Sabbath vocalists sing together on the Deep Purple Chestnut.

CD2: black-sabbath.com/2012/09/whocares-full-album-info-review/

01. Out of My Mind (05:18)
02. Zero the Hero (07:36)
03. Trashed (04:04)
04. Get Away (04:44)
05. Slip Away (05:25)
06. Don’t Hold Me Back (04:38)
07. She Thinks It’s a Crime (03:55)
08. Easy Come, Easy Go (04:39)
09. Smoke on the Water (live) (06:41)

01. Holy Water (07:01)
02. Anno Mundi (06:14)
03. Let It Down Easy (04:32)
04. Hole in My Vest (03:39)
05. Can’t Believe You Wanna Leave Me (03:11)
06. Can I Get a Witness (03:04)
07. No Laughing in Heaven (06:06)
08. When a Blind Man Cries (live) (04:35)
09. Dick Pimple (10:04)

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Friday, August 29, 2025

Black Sabbath - Reunion [Japanese Ed. 2CD Live] (1998)

Year: 19 October 1998 (CD October 28, 1998)
Label: Sony Records (Japan), SRCS 8807-8
Style: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Country: Birmingham, England
Time: 54:06, 53:32
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 432. 420 Mb

Charts: UK #41, CAN #6, FIN #29, FRA #65, GER #32, SWE #11, SWI #84, US #11. UK: Silver; CAN & US: Platinum.
Reunion is a live album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released on 19 October 1998. As implied by the title, the album features a reunion of the original lineup of vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward for the first time since Never Say Die! (1978). "Psycho Man", one of two studio tracks on the album, was the last to feature Ward on drums. Black Sabbath received their first ever Grammy Award in 2000 for the live recording of "Iron Man" taken from Reunion.
Six years after founding member Ozzy Osbourne departed Black Sabbath under less than amicable circumstances, he briefly rejoined his former bandmates for a single performance on 13 July 1985 at the Live Aid benefit concert in Philadelphia, and again in 1992 for the climax of his No More Tours farewell tour. Much to the dismay of fans, neither brief reconciliation had resulted in a full-fledged Black Sabbath reunion resulting in a new album and tour. A serious attempt at a reunion in 1993 proved fruitless as the band members lamented the reappearance of old animus. In 1997, Osbourne, Iommi and Butler reunited for the 1997 Ozzfest shows as Black Sabbath. Ward was absent due to health issues, and he was replaced by Faith No More's Mike Bordin. Ward had made a brief return to Black Sabbath for a short South American tour in 1994, but it was with Tony Martin fronting the band. Anticipation for a full and meaningful reunion of the Osbourne-era version of the band was high.
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reunion_(Black_Sabbath_album))

01. War Pigs (08:27)
02. Behind The Wall Of Sleep (04:06)
03. N.I.B. (06:44)
04. Fairies Wear Boots (06:19)
05. Electric Funeral (05:01)
06. Sweet Leaf (05:07)
07. Spiral Architect (05:39)
08. Into The Void (06:31)
09. Snowblind (06:08)

01. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (04:36)
02. Orchid - Lord Of This World (07:06)
03. Dirty Women (06:28)
04. Black Sabbath (07:29)
05. Iron Man (08:20)
06. Children Of The Grave (06:30)
07. Paranoid (04:29)
08. Psycho Man (Studio Track) (05:19)
09. Selling My Soul (Studio Track) (03:10)

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Sunday, August 24, 2025

Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath [3" CD Single] (1988)

Year: 1988 (CD 1988)
Label: Castle Communications (France), CD3-5
Style: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Country: Birmingham, England
Time: 16:37
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 106 Mb

3-inch compact disc single. Limited Edition 5000. Special Edition. This 3" compact disc single is suitable for any compact disc player using the special adaptor as supplied.
(Description on the back cover.)

 

 

01. Paranoid (02:48)
02. Iron Man (05:55)
03. War Pigs (07:52)

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Friday, August 22, 2025

Black Sabbath - Live At Last [Live] (1973)

Year: Recorded 11-16 March 1973 (CD October 21, 1996)
Label: Teichiku Records (Japan), TECW-25319
Style: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Country: Birmingham, England
Time: 57:33
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 392 Mb

Live at Last is a 1980 live album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath. Despite its wide distribution and success (it peaked at No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart), the album was released without the permission or knowledge of the band, and is equivalent to an unofficial bootleg live album. The album was, however, released legally by the band's former manager Patrick Meehan who owned the rights to the recording. The nature of the album's initial release as being without the band's approval is demonstrated by a notoriously embarrassing goof in the original version, which falsely credited the singer as "Ossie Osbourne".
The release of Live at Last, combined with the 1982 release of Ozzy Osbourne's Speak of the Devil live album consisting entirely of Black Sabbath songs, prompted Black Sabbath to release their first official live album, 1982's Live Evil.
During the band's Volume 4 tour, the concerts held on 11 March 1973 at the Hardrock Concert Theatre in Manchester, and 16 March 1973 at the Rainbow Theatre in London, were recorded for use in a planned live album release, but the project was ultimately scrapped despite its plans being already promoted in UK newspaper articles. Despite the liner notes of a 1996 reissue of Live at Last stating the Manchester concert was held at the Free Trade Hall, this is easily proven incorrect when referencing historical documentation such as tour listings and ticket stubs.
The album has received a mixed to negative review from AllMusic, with critic Alex Henderson stating that he found the band "in decent form" but criticizing the shortness of the release and the absence of some of Black Sabbath's best known material such as "Iron Man" and their title track "Black Sabbath".
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_at_Last_(Black_Sabbath_album))

Year: Recorded 11-16 March 1973 (CD October 21, 1996)
Label: Teichiku Records (Japan), TECW-25319
Style: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Country: Birmingham, England
Time: 57:33
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 392 Mb

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Thursday, August 14, 2025

Black Sabbath - The Best Of Black Sabbath 1970-1987 [Japanese Ed.] (1996)

Year: November 21st, 1996 (CD Nov 21, 1996)
Label: Teichiku Records (Japan), TECW-25352
Style: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock
Country: Birmingham, England
Time: 74:36
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 513 Mb

Geezer Butler - Bass (tracks 1-12)
Dave Spitz - Bass (track 13)
Bob Daisley - Bass (track 14)
Bill Ward - Drums (tracks 1-9, 11, 12)
Vinny Appice - Drums (track 10)
Eric Singer - Drums (tracks 13, 14)
Tony Iommi - Guitars
Ozzy Osbourne (R.I.P. 2025) - Vocals (tracks 1-8)
Ronnie James Dio (R.I.P. 2010) - Vocals (tracks 9-11)
Ian Gillan    Vocals - (track 12)
Glenn Hughes - Vocals (track 13)
Tony Martin - Vocals (track 14)


01. The Wizard (04:22)
02. Planet Caravan (04:28)
03. Children Of The Grave (05:16)
04. Changes (04:42)
05. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (05:44)
06. Symptom Of The Universe (06:30)
07. You Won't Change Me (06:35)
08. Shock Wave (05:14)
09. Die Young (04:37)
10. Voodoo (04:33)
11. Neon Knights (04:36)
12. Born Again (06:36)
13. Seventh Star (05:19)
14. The Shining (05:58)

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Saturday, August 9, 2025

Black Sabbath (Ozzy Osbourne) - 13 [Japanese Ed. Deluxe Ed. 2CD] (2013)

Year: 10 June 2013 (CD Jun 19, 2013)
Label: Universal Music (Japan), UICN-1034/5
Style: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock
Country: Birmingham, England
Time: 57:20, 15:13
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 433, 136 Mb

Charts: UK #1, AUS #4, CAN #1, FIN #2, GER #1, NL #10, NOR #1, SWE #1, SWI #1, US #1. UK: Gold; CAN & GER: Platinum.
Cast your fears, doubts and worries aside. The godfathers are back and not to disappoint. The mood of this album is classic Sabbath, the feel of this album is classic Sabbath, I had initial worries due to the lack of Bill Ward and the release of 'God Is Dead?' as a single (which I thought was a good song but nothing exceptional), but those original worries have been blown away by an icy cold breeze from the lords of doom.
The album crawls to life with 'End of the Beginning', which takes a while to come to life and gets you initially worried, you begin to wonder if this whole album is going to just ooze along like a slug in treacle and take you nowhere special. Then Iommi bursts to life with a solo and the song picks up - a faint hope. Out of the dark left behind by 'End of the Beginning' is the single 'God is Dead', a song yet again displaying the dark sabbathy gloom we have grown to love and expect, with ocassional glimpses of what these 60 year olds are still very much capable of.
Loner is the next track and much more of a 'hard rocker' with surprisingly blunt lyrics and a catchy riff telling the sad story of a 'loner' ending with the lyrics ''The secrets of his past live deep inside his head, I wonder if he will be happy when he's dead''. The mention of a riff brings me nicely onto my next point. Tony Iommi. He leads the way in this album combining catchy blues with heavy down-tuned riffs that would turn any party into a funeral march. Then just when you think you're going to be sucked into a black hole the spacey 'Zeitgeist' is there to take you aboard it's spaceship and carry you away. Zeitgeist is one that grows on you with every single listen and has a very 'stoner' element to it, much like the classic 'Planet Caravan'. It can make 4 minutes feel like a lifetime, and a lifetime feel like 4 minutes at the same time.
The next four tracks are 'Age of Reason', 'Live Forever', 'Damaged Soul' and finally 'Dear Father'. Now I don't want to dwell too long on 'Damaged Soul' and 'Age of Reason' not because they're bad, but due to just how good 'Live Forever' and the exceptional 'Dear Father' are. 'Age of Reason' is an excellent track that brings the album back down to earth talking of a 'shattered world that's gonna die', and features more classic yet refreshing Iommi riffs and another vocally strong performance from Ozzy. 'Damaged Soul' is very doomy-bluesy track that lulls you ever closer to your inevitable death bed mainly thanks once again to Iommi.
Wedged between 'Age of Reason' and 'Damaged Soul' is 'Live Forever'. This bursts to life in flames of catchy, rifftastic, heavy as hell and strangely epic combinations of everything metal. With simplistic lyrics of 'Well I don't want to live forever, but I don't want to die' you'll be dragged into the torn world of Ozzy - and you won't want to leave. Finally the album ends with 'Dear Father', a dark twisted story that will have you cowering in fear and feeling a very expressable disgust at very obvious figure head. This song is a mixture of faster paced versus' and guitar work by iommi followed by a slower harrowing chorus as if sung by the devil himself at the offenders. There are inexpressable by text changes in pace, mood and power in this song that I cannot match with mere words. Simply listen and enjoy...and enjoy the last 30 seconds.
Also going to include a notable mention to the bonus tracks, all of which could hold up in an album from any other band, especially 'Methademic' which could arguably earn a place as a main track on this album. After all it wouldn't be Sabbath wihout a track dedicated to a drug, would it? Fast paced, creepy and drug inspired - great song. Don't miss out on the catchy 'Peace of Mind' and lyrically astute 'Pariah' either!...Yet to hear 'Naivete in Black' but I'm sure it won't disappoint.
To summarise: It's Black Sabbath showing the rest how it's done, now bow to their feet. 95%.
Highlights: Toni Iommi's creativity straight from the abyss. 'Zeitgeist', 'Live Forever', 'Dear Father', 'Damaged Soul'...the whole bloody thing!
(metal-archives.com/reviews/Black_Sabbath/13/635941/) Review by DoomMetal13. June 12th, 2013

01. End Of The Beginning (08:06)
02. God Is Dead? (08:52)
03. Loner (04:59)
04. Zeitgeist (04:37)
05. Age Of Reason (07:01)
06. Live Forever (04:46)
07. Damaged Soul (07:51)
08. Dear Father (07:14)
09. Naivete In Black (Bonus Track) (03:50)

01. Methademic (05:58)
02. Peace of Mind (03:40)
03. Pariah (05:34)

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