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Master of Reality is the third album by the British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in 1971. For the recording of this album, guitarist Tony Iommi, who had injured his fingers in a factory accident years earlier, decided to de-tune his guitar down three semi-tones (or one and a half steps to C-sharp). This reduced string tension, thus making the guitar easier for him to play. Geezer Butler also de-tuned his bass guitar to match Iommi. The result was a noticeably "darker" or "sludgier" sound sound that proved to be a significant influence on the heavy metal genres known as doom metal and stoner rock. This deluxe two CD edition comes re-mastered with a bonus disc of unreleased material, new notes by David Wells and a booklet full of rare photos and memorbilia.
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2CD DELUXE : Rematered 1971 album with bonus disc of b-sides, outtakes & instrumental versions.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Vinyl
One would think this 2009 Deluxe Edition vinyl would probably match or sound very close to the Deluxe Edition CD.
Such is not the case.
This thing has really (and I mean *really*) been hammered with compression and the bass has been goosed to ridiculous extremes. The Deluxe Edition CD is fantastic and sounds almost exactly like the original UK Vertigo vinyl in terms of its tonality and punch. But, presumably, whoever cut this vinyl edition ("Neil Massiva"? in deadwax) went nuts with the bass and compression. The drums aren't punchy and totally lack slam. It's a complete mess. Buy the Deluxe Edition CD instead. Andy Pearce absolutely nailed the mastering on that and it smokes this nonsense.
Such is not the case.
This thing has really (and I mean *really*) been hammered with compression and the bass has been goosed to ridiculous extremes. The Deluxe Edition CD is fantastic and sounds almost exactly like the original UK Vertigo vinyl in terms of its tonality and punch. But, presumably, whoever cut this vinyl edition ("Neil Massiva"? in deadwax) went nuts with the bass and compression. The drums aren't punchy and totally lack slam. It's a complete mess. Buy the Deluxe Edition CD instead. Andy Pearce absolutely nailed the mastering on that and it smokes this nonsense.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Much like the remaster of black sabbath this is also a lesson in how to remaster music as this is just incredible.
Ive always enjoyed reality,its a very dark almost confused sounding album but with tracks like sweet leaf and children of the grave how can you go wrong,especially now when you have a cd that sounds this good!
Many people are dismissing these sabbath deluxe editions as most will think it's just the single cd bundled with a second disc of extra tracks with some fancy art work but this is simply not the case as this is one of the best versions of this i've ever heard.
Powerful rich smooth sounding you can really close your eyes and go back in time with ozzy and gang and nearly believe they are in the room with you,such is the quality of this release.
Cd two has some interesting tracks,the rather funky weevil woman and a rather strange sounding version of sweet leaf which has lyrics more suited to a love song...different indeed but very worthwhile to listen to.
And of course it has some instrumentals and different takes of songs as well which gives an insight into the recording sessions.
Is it worth getting if you have the cd already?.....you bet,this ranks right up there in the best sounding cd pile and believe me these days that pile isn't very big!
An absolute joy for any ozzy or sabbath fan or indeed heavy rock.
This is exactly how a remaster should be!!!!!!!!
Fantastic and one of the best sounding cds i own.
Unbelievable!
Ive always enjoyed reality,its a very dark almost confused sounding album but with tracks like sweet leaf and children of the grave how can you go wrong,especially now when you have a cd that sounds this good!
Many people are dismissing these sabbath deluxe editions as most will think it's just the single cd bundled with a second disc of extra tracks with some fancy art work but this is simply not the case as this is one of the best versions of this i've ever heard.
Powerful rich smooth sounding you can really close your eyes and go back in time with ozzy and gang and nearly believe they are in the room with you,such is the quality of this release.
Cd two has some interesting tracks,the rather funky weevil woman and a rather strange sounding version of sweet leaf which has lyrics more suited to a love song...different indeed but very worthwhile to listen to.
And of course it has some instrumentals and different takes of songs as well which gives an insight into the recording sessions.
Is it worth getting if you have the cd already?.....you bet,this ranks right up there in the best sounding cd pile and believe me these days that pile isn't very big!
An absolute joy for any ozzy or sabbath fan or indeed heavy rock.
This is exactly how a remaster should be!!!!!!!!
Fantastic and one of the best sounding cds i own.
Unbelievable!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Deluxe editions aside,This really is one of the best albums that 'Black
Sabbath' produced.Are there any albums made in 1971 heavier than this?, the riffs are so good & heavy!!
Sanctuary have done a great job on these reissues,although they should have done the vinyl version with an embossed box with poster like the original.
This is the best of the reissues so far, mainly because the inclusion of
the unreleased 'Weevil Woman',but really! the reissue of 'Black Sabbath'
should have included 'The rebel' & 'Song for Jim' & 'Paranoid' should have
included the dvd of the Paris Concert, these are my only gripes with these
reissues.
The music on this album speaks for itself;'Into The Void' has to be one
of the best riffs ever!!even Soundgarden & kyuss covered it.Children Of
The Grave probably spawned Heavy Metal,the NWOBHM movement,& countless doom bands the world over.Bill Ward plays great drums on this track, the
percussive overdubs work so well.'Sweet Leaf' almost as good as Butthole
Surfers 'Sweet Loaf'!(only joking)After Forever & Lord of This World,riff
after amazing riff!! i even like the acoustic/segue tracks on this album
Buy it again!!
Sabbath' produced.Are there any albums made in 1971 heavier than this?, the riffs are so good & heavy!!
Sanctuary have done a great job on these reissues,although they should have done the vinyl version with an embossed box with poster like the original.
This is the best of the reissues so far, mainly because the inclusion of
the unreleased 'Weevil Woman',but really! the reissue of 'Black Sabbath'
should have included 'The rebel' & 'Song for Jim' & 'Paranoid' should have
included the dvd of the Paris Concert, these are my only gripes with these
reissues.
The music on this album speaks for itself;'Into The Void' has to be one
of the best riffs ever!!even Soundgarden & kyuss covered it.Children Of
The Grave probably spawned Heavy Metal,the NWOBHM movement,& countless doom bands the world over.Bill Ward plays great drums on this track, the
percussive overdubs work so well.'Sweet Leaf' almost as good as Butthole
Surfers 'Sweet Loaf'!(only joking)After Forever & Lord of This World,riff
after amazing riff!! i even like the acoustic/segue tracks on this album
Buy it again!!
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Master Of Reality
This is a very good remaster.
The song Solitude sounds more vivid and We got a new unheard song drom the era.
Be'Evil Woman was great!
The song Solitude sounds more vivid and We got a new unheard song drom the era.
Be'Evil Woman was great!
Published on 3 Aug 2009 by Paul Hill
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