“Iron Man,” “Paranoid,” “War Pigs” and “Fairies Wear Boots” were hallmarks of Paranoid and are classics on an album that is sterling from start to finish. But the debut was pretty raw, being a 48 hour recording time album, and it would be the next two, Paranoid and Master Of Reality that would forever define their sound and single handedly spawn generations of bands to try to be as heavy as their mentors. What hasn’t been written, discussed, filmed, and otherwise documented about the great Black Sabbath? I was only nine when their self titled album came out and wasn’t into rock music quite yet, but I can just imagine the impact this brutal sludgy album had in its day, the song “Black Sabbath” with Ozzy Osbourne’s tortured screams for God to “please save me!” and Tony Iommi’s own guitar tone were the darkest and frightening thing to come along ever. I rank these somewhat chronologically because it’s easier to remember as I type.
Let’s look at the first style, doom or stoner, and maybe later in another article some of the most caustic albums ever released. Metal is great for getting the poison out of the system, but there are several different styles. Just kidding of course, but there is music out there that has therapeutic value, and lots of times the music can be absolutely amazing. Not even a would be carjacker will come near you, sensing the vibes. Or, you’re just in a crummy mood, mad at everything, and want to play something in your car on the way home to send out a clear warning you are not one to be trifled with today.
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