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Track Listings
| 1. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath |
| 2. A National Acrobat |
| 3. Fluff |
| 4. Sabbra Cadabra |
| 5. Killing Yourself To Live |
| 6. Who Are You? |
| 7. Looking For Today |
| 8. Spiral Architect |
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Supertzar
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Format:Audio CD
Overlooked by fans and the band alike, this album, coupled with Sabotage, marks Sabbath's finest hour. As accomplished, coherent, brilliantly produced, orchestrated, sung and played as anything put out that decade, Sabbath skimmed the surface of the prog rock movement without getting bogged down in pretension. Makes previous Sabbath albums seem workmanlike. Sister album Sabotage a bit more hit and miss, but should be played together with this - The Writ, Spiral Architect, A National Acrobat, Looking for Today, Hole in the Sky and Thrill of it All widdle on the likes of Iron Man, Faries Wear Boots and NIB from a very great height. Following up such genius proved impossible, and both Technical Ecstasy and Never Say Die wilt by comparison.
The 2009 remasters really are worth shelling out for - even if, like me, it's your third or fourth copy. There is a noticeable improvement to the sound, which is more than my ears could detect on The Beatles or Stones remasters. With a great booklet of pictures, a 2 page lyric sheet, an article putting the album in context (with contributions from Bill Ward) and a nice mid-price, this for me is an essential purchase. And yes, I'll still probably buy the Deluxe Version if they ever get round to releasing one.
The 2009 remasters really are worth shelling out for - even if, like me, it's your third or fourth copy. There is a noticeable improvement to the sound, which is more than my ears could detect on The Beatles or Stones remasters. With a great booklet of pictures, a 2 page lyric sheet, an article putting the album in context (with contributions from Bill Ward) and a nice mid-price, this for me is an essential purchase. And yes, I'll still probably buy the Deluxe Version if they ever get round to releasing one.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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The fifth studio release from the masters of the heavy rock universe is, for me, a return to form after a disappointing Volume 4. The band was still going through problems, mainly liked to substance abuse, but whereas on Vol.4 this led to a rather patchy affair on this release they managed to harness it and put it to good creative use.
As well as the usual doom laden lyrics, many dealing with the band's problems, there is some excellent musicianship and vocals on display here. The band tried to expand their musical palette on 4, but it was a hit and miss affair. Now they have got the hang of it, and a much more cohesive record results, in the form of heavy rock with distinctive prog leanings.
Tommy Iommi is on fine form with his trademark down tuned guitar sound, and Ozzy seems possessed with his singing. Ward and Butler are also giving it their all, and a classic heavy rock album results. Along with their self titled debut and `Paranoid' I rate this as the best from the classic Sabbath line-up. It's the greatest album cover of all time as well.
As well as the usual doom laden lyrics, many dealing with the band's problems, there is some excellent musicianship and vocals on display here. The band tried to expand their musical palette on 4, but it was a hit and miss affair. Now they have got the hang of it, and a much more cohesive record results, in the form of heavy rock with distinctive prog leanings.
Tommy Iommi is on fine form with his trademark down tuned guitar sound, and Ozzy seems possessed with his singing. Ward and Butler are also giving it their all, and a classic heavy rock album results. Along with their self titled debut and `Paranoid' I rate this as the best from the classic Sabbath line-up. It's the greatest album cover of all time as well.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first got SBS in 1993, absolutley loved it, and still do! It's certainly my favourite Sabbath album, it works as a whole though its not a concept album. Each song offers something different, really showcasing the ability they have. Everyone is on great form, i really think this features Iommis best guitar playing, from the archetypal metal riff of the title track to the electronic wash of who are you, he is powerful but never overbearing the others. the pairing of looking for today with spiral architect is the albums highlight for me. Two really great songs, which i never tire of listening to, they finish the album on a uplifting mood. when you hear the applause at the end you just feel stunned at how good the album has been and wonder how 40 minutes can fly by so fast!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
I Liked as LP and love as a CD.
Excellent CD, Black Sabbath at there best. I can hear more detail on the CD then I could on the LP. Maybe my turntable wasn't very good..
Published 2 days ago by stonemason
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
The sound quality of this album is incredible, The re-master makes Sabbath sound even better! I would recommend this to any Sabbath fan. Great Album.
Published 1 month ago by PCkid
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Classic Album
A Classic album at a great price.This is not to be missed by fans of this music genre so I would recommend it.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs L M Harper
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classic album
This is part of my classic album collection and the best album sabbath made. I have also got albums by thin lizzy, rush, quo, springsteen and of course KISS
Published 3 months ago by tricky
5.0 out of 5 stars
Class metal.
One of their very best albums, very melodic and classic sounding.
A perfect investment for anyone who appreciates good music.
A perfect investment for anyone who appreciates good music.
Published 4 months ago by ActLikeYouKnow
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sabbath before the slide
SBS shows Sabbath were still ruling the waves of heavy metal at that time. Personally I believe this to be their last period of musical lucidity before the decline that led many... Read more
Published 7 months ago by BevRen
5.0 out of 5 stars
a masterpiece of supernatural metal.
This band was never satanic , they just liked horror movies! However this one really just creates a fine work here of supernatural inspired metal. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Michael Dobey
3.0 out of 5 stars
Remaster not so great
Comes in a soft case. CD sounds quite thin and is over-loud. Also the L/R channels are inverted? The material is good though - but get the non-remastered version.
Published 9 months ago by James Bennet
5.0 out of 5 stars
*SABBATH BLOODY SABBATH - BLACK SABBATH - CLASSIC - OZZY...
OZZY OSBOURNE-VOCALS/TONI IOMMI-GUITAR/GEEZER BUTLER-BASS/BILL WARD-DRUMS - BLACK SABBATH. This album is in my opinion the best album they did. Read more
Published 12 months ago by James Wyatt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another classic release...
It may sound boring, but "Black Sabbath" is one of the few bands that have managed to record five
great albums in a row. Read more
great albums in a row. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Renato Medurecan
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