- Audio CD (30 Oct 2000)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Priority
- ASIN: B00004XR1P
- Other Editions: Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 52,432 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Laughing Man (In The Devil Mask) |
| 2. Meat |
| 3. Goodbye Lament |
| 4. Time Is Mine |
| 5. Patterns |
| 6. Black Oblivion |
| 7. Flame On |
| 8. Just Say No To Love |
| 9. Who's Fooling Who |
| 10. Into The Night |
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
A diverse cast of characters helped create this impressive, four-years-in-the-works solo debut from legendary Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi. The vintage ultra-heavy Sabbath musicality gives the disc cohesiveness despite the variety of voices and lyrics penned by 10 different singers. Skin (of Skunk Anansie) has a lovely, precise delivery that contrasts with the dirge-like feel of "Meat", while Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl turns in a performance that mixes the Foos, Nine Inch Nails and Sabbath on "Goodbye Lament". Ian Astbury's dramatic vocals on "Flame On" are especially suited to the material, which in this case sounds like a Danzig tune. Also perfect for the portentous vibe is Billy Idol, whose sensual snarl and trademark "yow!" on "Into the Night" is a highlight, despite weak lyrics. A few singers miss the mark: Type O Negative's Peter Steele's deep bass out-Goths the material and Henry Rollins just sounds silly. But Iommi's stellar strategic solos (at times they achieve a Jimmy Page-like mysticism) and retro Sabbath stylings make Iommi a must-listen for old-school metal-mongers. --Katherine Turman
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is one of the best CDs i have heard in a long time. Featuring the guitar playing of one of the best left-handers in the business he has put together a lineup of singers that is out of this world. This is a must buy for any heavy rock fan!!!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Tony Iommi, who has been threatening the release of his debut solo album for some time has delivered a musical tour-de-force with one or two exceptions. His unique guitar sound, imitated by many of his contempories but never truely successfully transcribed onto record, is, as one expects the focus of the album and dominats the final mix. The heavy rock template introduced by Black Sabbath 30 years ago remains the fulcrum of all Iommi's subsequent work within the 'fluid' confines of various Sabbath line-ups...and now on'Iommi'. The multitude of guest vocalists succeed to varying degrees with notable contributions from Henry Rollins, Phil Anselmo, (of Pantera...who actually sings), and of course our beloved Ozzy. The latter provides the focal point of interest with his contribution on 'Who's Fooling Who', a much improved song on the two bonus tracks found on the 1998 'Reunion' album. Opening with the now familiar doom-laden bell toll the track grinds slowly and heavily so reminiscent of their early work. The strong vocal contribution from Mr. Osbourne belies much of his recent solo performances and is naturally the strongest reference point to Sabbath. Other notable high points come in the shape of'Patterns' with a distinctve time change midway through reminiscent of material from 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath' and the the opening machine gun fire of Laughing Man. The combined talents of Ian Astbury and Brian May however fail to rescue the rather non-descript 'Flame On' and the almost commercial 'Goodbye Lament' seems misplaced on this record. Skunk Anansies' Skin provides the only female vocal on 'Meat' which contains one if Iommi's best riffs on this album, but her talents are subsumed under the barrage of sound and does'nt quite therefore succedd. Minor criticisms aside this work is both contemporary in sound whilst remaining true to Iommi's musical roots and idealisms. Questions abound about Sabbath's future but a new record seams remote at this juncture, therefore this release takes on greater signficance for the legions of fans who may never witness the original band play together again. From that standpoint 'Iommi' is a marvellous testament to a guitar 'great' and to Sabbath's contribution to the rock genre. Great stuff Tony!!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
In a time where metal has a new face, and it's popularity has increased across the globe with manic proportions, the Legendary Tony Iommi delivers the well known classic "Sabbath" sound in an "envelope" that fits all the new metal-groove "mailboxes" of today. Testimony to the versatility of the old style Sabbath and we all know that rock will never die. A most impressive album. Nu-Metal fused with old, this album deserves a place in every Headbangers collection. "Just say no to love" seems a little under developed in comparison to the rest of the album, but it's followed by the Mighty Ozzy, you soon forget you heard it. Last on the album is a marriage of rock and punk. Mr Billy Idol steps into the light to finish off the album, I'd have thought Ozzy, as a finale would have suited better, but Mr Idol carries the album to a close better than I expected.
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Great stuff
This is a great album from Tony Iommi nice loud and heavy.joined by various artists on the album inc; Billy Idol and our Ozzy himself some really powerful riffs throughout the... Read more
Published on 31 May 2008 by AJ
AMAZING! 8 Years on - Still on Heavy Rotation
Put the godfather of metal guitar in a studio.
Then invite Henry Rollins, Skin (Skunk Annense), Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), Phil Annelsmo (Pantera), Serj Tankien (System Of a... Read more
Then invite Henry Rollins, Skin (Skunk Annense), Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), Phil Annelsmo (Pantera), Serj Tankien (System Of a... Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2008 by Mr. R. B. Suckling
Tony Iommi solo - Pure Brilliance!
It's like sabbath without the drunks!!
This album contains the same rewarding sabbath-like power-riffs as expected and has some brilliant songs! Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2004 by "chris_yarrington"
Mr Iommi gives a heavy guitar masterclass
Mr Iommi has been responsible for some of the darkest riffs of the last 30 years, and this album shows he has lost none of his spark. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2001
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