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Okay, yet another embarrassing fact: I didn't know that Ozzy Osbourne used to be the lead singer of Black Sabbath. And I call myself a MUSIC FAN? Okay, okay, enough self-hate. The fact that I didn't know that Ozzy was part of Black Sabbath is exactly why I'm listening to these albums.
Black Sabbath is considered one of the most influential metal bands of all time. I love listening to music older music that used to be so crazy intense, because now it doesn't seem nearly as intense as I'm sure it did! That's just like Paranoid. It's definitely the most grungy rock album I've listened to so far on the list, but I don't think its intense heavy metal.
Track Listing
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Okay, yet another embarrassing fact: I didn't know that Ozzy Osbourne used to be the lead singer of Black Sabbath. And I call myself a MUSIC FAN? Okay, okay, enough self-hate. The fact that I didn't know that Ozzy was part of Black Sabbath is exactly why I'm listening to these albums.
Black Sabbath is considered one of the most influential metal bands of all time. I love listening to music older music that used to be so crazy intense, because now it doesn't seem nearly as intense as I'm sure it did! That's just like Paranoid. It's definitely the most grungy rock album I've listened to so far on the list, but I don't think its intense heavy metal.
Track Listing
- War Pigs
- Paranoid
- Planet Caravan
- Iron Man
- Electric Funeral
- Hand Of Doom
- Rat Salat
- Faires Wear Boots
This album is totally different than anything I've heard on the RS150 so far, and even though its metal, it is so much more particular and for lack of a better expression, "together", cohesive. I wouldn't say that this is my favourite album in the world just because its not really a style of music I love, but it's a really good, distinct, clear sound and I understand that amongst the Led Zeppelin, Santana, Beatles rock scene, Black Sabbath was totally different with a darker, heavier sound.
And yet all I can think about is (the practically-stunned) Ozzy Osbourne on his infamous reality show, trying to picture him speaking fast and clear enough to perform the vocals on this album. Is it even possible?
Enjoy the album. And if you don't, no worries. At least appreciate it.
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