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DELUXE EDITION : 2CD set. Barnstorming 1983 album, with Ian Gillan (ex-Deep Purple) taking over as frontman! Reissued with 11 rare BONUS tracks, including their Reading Festival performance from August 1983.
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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
In 1983 the seemingly unthinkable happened, Ian Gillan joined Black Sabbath, how could this be? This was (and frankly still is) a little bizarre two of the great hard rock bands join together how could it possibly last, well it didn't the `Born Again' line up only lasted one album and one tour, although poor old Bill Ward didn't even last that long (he was replaced by former ELO drummer Bev Bevan for the Born Again tour.
Now lets look at the music. This album as one might expect is very different to any Sabbath album before or since due to the influence of Ian Gillan. Ian provides all the lyrics for this album and does in my opinion a excellent job. Generally the standard of song writing here is very high with `Trashed', `Zero the Hero', `Disturbing the Priest' and `Born Again'. The latter of which being particularly of note as it can be seen as Sabbath attempting a 'Power Ballad' of sorts, although they pull it off with aplomb and its not nearly as American sounding as `No Stranger to Love' from the `Seventh Star' album or the sub-Aerosmith `Feels Good to Me' from `Tyr'. In my opinion this album features Gillan's last truly great vocal performance, some say its over the top and cheesy (probably the same `fans' who didn't like Dio), but to me Gillan is perfect on this album. As always Iommi provides skull crushingly heavy riffs (see `Zero the Hero' now that's Heavy!) and some beautiful melodic solo's as well as face melters. Geezer as per usual plays excellently through out, with his thunderous bass playing. Sadly I can't really tell how well Bill's doing as the production gives poor old Bill that horrendous 80's drum sound completely removing all of Bill's wonderful feel, it's no fault of Bill's. So it's only the production that lets this magnificent metal album down. Also of note is the horrendous/ brilliant cover art work which was apparently given to Mr Iommi as a joke but he loved it!
So in conclusion don't believe the bad reputation and the `Deep Sabbath' rubbish (were they the same people who called the Dio era `Black Rainbow'? Ozzy fan boys perhaps?) this is a top quality metal album. Not to say that it's comparable to early Ozzy or Dio classics because there is nothing quite like this album. A solid 8.7 out of 10, which rounds up to 5 stars.
Now lets look at the music. This album as one might expect is very different to any Sabbath album before or since due to the influence of Ian Gillan. Ian provides all the lyrics for this album and does in my opinion a excellent job. Generally the standard of song writing here is very high with `Trashed', `Zero the Hero', `Disturbing the Priest' and `Born Again'. The latter of which being particularly of note as it can be seen as Sabbath attempting a 'Power Ballad' of sorts, although they pull it off with aplomb and its not nearly as American sounding as `No Stranger to Love' from the `Seventh Star' album or the sub-Aerosmith `Feels Good to Me' from `Tyr'. In my opinion this album features Gillan's last truly great vocal performance, some say its over the top and cheesy (probably the same `fans' who didn't like Dio), but to me Gillan is perfect on this album. As always Iommi provides skull crushingly heavy riffs (see `Zero the Hero' now that's Heavy!) and some beautiful melodic solo's as well as face melters. Geezer as per usual plays excellently through out, with his thunderous bass playing. Sadly I can't really tell how well Bill's doing as the production gives poor old Bill that horrendous 80's drum sound completely removing all of Bill's wonderful feel, it's no fault of Bill's. So it's only the production that lets this magnificent metal album down. Also of note is the horrendous/ brilliant cover art work which was apparently given to Mr Iommi as a joke but he loved it!
So in conclusion don't believe the bad reputation and the `Deep Sabbath' rubbish (were they the same people who called the Dio era `Black Rainbow'? Ozzy fan boys perhaps?) this is a top quality metal album. Not to say that it's comparable to early Ozzy or Dio classics because there is nothing quite like this album. A solid 8.7 out of 10, which rounds up to 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Born Again was the first Sabbath album I bought without Ozzy. What made me want this album so much was the fact that it had the legendary Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan on vocals (I was already a bit of a Purple fan myself too). OK, because the fact that it was my FIRST post-Ozzy Sabbath album is one reason why it's my favourite of all the 80s-onwards studio albums, but the songs all mean business too.
There's also a lot of history behind Born Again. I wont get into that, but I think all Sabbath fans will know that the tour for this album was the tour with the Stonehenge 'incident'. And it was also the tour where Black Sabbath became Deep Sabbath because Tony Iommi went into the 'Smoke On The Water' riff and the band actually performed the song live. Definitely Sabbath's strangest era. When Dio was out, drummer Vinnie Appice went with him and original drummer Bill Ward steps in once again (though he wasn't well enough to play on the tour).
The music is superb- opener 'Trashed' has awesome lyrics based on a real-life event, chugging guitar riffs and great solos from Iommi, and wailing vocals from Gillan. Perfect way to start. 'Stonehenge' is a very dark, moody keyboard instrumental, kina like 'E5150' from the previous Mob Rules album. 'Disturbing The Priest' follows and is my favourite song off Born Again. it starts with a crushing riff and Gillan laughing his head off in an evil manner. As well as that are some pummelling riffs throughout, dark breakdowns and more ecellent lyrics.
'The Dark' is another atmospheric interlude which fades into the monolithic 'Zero The Hero', which, to many fans, is the best song off the album. The song has an awesome chorus and some really great guitar soloing. 'Digital Bitch' is a cheesy but fun track- the lyrics are kinda dumb but cool. The title track is another strong point- it's dark and provides an immense chorus with Gillan singing like his life depended on it. 'Hot Line' is another heavy affair and album closer, 'Keep It Warm' is a metal ballad.
The biggest complaint about this album is the production job, which is of course, poor. But i've never had a problem with this as it just makes the album sound more raw than it is. An Gillan in Sabbath is, to me, one of the best post-Ozzy line-ups the band went through. Shame this was the only album they made, because Gillan proves he can do a good job in a heavy metal band as well as Purple and some of his own solo groups.
Born Again is a strange album, but a very, very good one. I love every minute of it, and I think most Sabbath fans should give it a chance. Any Deep Purple fan would enjoy it but for the hardcore Sabbath purists, it's best to be treated with caution.
Disc 2 was recorded live at reading festival 1983 is a real treat its just amazing and even has a live cover of deep purples Smoke on the water.
check it out
There's also a lot of history behind Born Again. I wont get into that, but I think all Sabbath fans will know that the tour for this album was the tour with the Stonehenge 'incident'. And it was also the tour where Black Sabbath became Deep Sabbath because Tony Iommi went into the 'Smoke On The Water' riff and the band actually performed the song live. Definitely Sabbath's strangest era. When Dio was out, drummer Vinnie Appice went with him and original drummer Bill Ward steps in once again (though he wasn't well enough to play on the tour).
The music is superb- opener 'Trashed' has awesome lyrics based on a real-life event, chugging guitar riffs and great solos from Iommi, and wailing vocals from Gillan. Perfect way to start. 'Stonehenge' is a very dark, moody keyboard instrumental, kina like 'E5150' from the previous Mob Rules album. 'Disturbing The Priest' follows and is my favourite song off Born Again. it starts with a crushing riff and Gillan laughing his head off in an evil manner. As well as that are some pummelling riffs throughout, dark breakdowns and more ecellent lyrics.
'The Dark' is another atmospheric interlude which fades into the monolithic 'Zero The Hero', which, to many fans, is the best song off the album. The song has an awesome chorus and some really great guitar soloing. 'Digital Bitch' is a cheesy but fun track- the lyrics are kinda dumb but cool. The title track is another strong point- it's dark and provides an immense chorus with Gillan singing like his life depended on it. 'Hot Line' is another heavy affair and album closer, 'Keep It Warm' is a metal ballad.
The biggest complaint about this album is the production job, which is of course, poor. But i've never had a problem with this as it just makes the album sound more raw than it is. An Gillan in Sabbath is, to me, one of the best post-Ozzy line-ups the band went through. Shame this was the only album they made, because Gillan proves he can do a good job in a heavy metal band as well as Purple and some of his own solo groups.
Born Again is a strange album, but a very, very good one. I love every minute of it, and I think most Sabbath fans should give it a chance. Any Deep Purple fan would enjoy it but for the hardcore Sabbath purists, it's best to be treated with caution.
Disc 2 was recorded live at reading festival 1983 is a real treat its just amazing and even has a live cover of deep purples Smoke on the water.
check it out
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first heard this album on a old cassette on its release and i was convinced the awful sound was due to the primitive bootlegging involved. 26 years later with a new CD on the player it sounds just as bad... Which is a crying shame as there are some great songs on this record like Zero the Hero and Born again, and some of the arrangments are pure Sabbath. The only element that isnt distorted by the production are Gillans vocals which howl ,scream, yelp and croon like a man quite enjoying his time with one of the iconic bands of the seventies. I saw them at Reading in 1983 playing "Smoke on the water" and Geezer Butler was loving it, as did i !
Maybe one day Tony will pull out the tapes and remix it.
Maybe one day Tony will pull out the tapes and remix it.
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Reason for bad sound!
According to Tony Iommi the reason the original mix on this is so bad is because they did not know the tweeters were blown in the speakers they used for making the mix. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Stephen Bieth
Poor Remastered 2011!
2011 (deluxe!)is very poor remastered! Bad sound! Disc 2 is interesting. Buy 1996 remastered version, it is very good sound!
Published 3 months ago by Tony
Worth Buying.
I must say, despite what people may say about the recording of this album, it isn't very dyer but bad enough. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. A. S. Taylor
Black Purple.
The original 1996 release of this album on CD now being a somewhat rare Collector's Item (at least in pristine condition) this is a welcome re-release. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Barry Mac
EX-JESUS DECIMATES THE SABBATH !!!
This Black Sabbath album 'Born Again' is very heavy, one of the heaviest ! Ian Gillan(the original Jesus(secular-John. Read more
Published 10 months ago by James Wyatt
Absolutely Sab-tastic!!!
This is an absolute corker of a CD, specifically for the Reading 1983 live set on Disc 2 of the set. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dwight Braxton
first class sabbath
this is an excellent reissue i always liked this record anyway but now it is better on cd with modern production making it sound a lot better their is one unreleased song on here... Read more
Published 11 months ago by PM.GRAY
Reborn At Last
Quite why it has taken so long for the additional tracks featured here to be officially available is a mystery. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Reg Dawson
Born Again
If you can get past the abysmal production and almost unlistenable mix there just might be a decent album hidden somewhere here. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Stoker
Well worth the money
Don't believe the negative reviews of the Born Again album. This album is one the best albums done by the band without Ozzy or Dio, plus Bill Ward plays drums on this album, so 3/4... Read more
Published 15 months ago by mikev
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