Rammed full of melody and, again, going for a bit of a glam feel, this rocks but does it in a way that wouldn’t put it poles apart from what Sweet were doing at the time on the ‘B’ sides of their hit singles.Ĭlosing track ‘The Writ’ ends the album on suitably agitated note, the rare Ozzy penned lyrics coruscating and ripping into their former manager in no uncertain way, the band pouring out their fury into a real maelstrom. Whilst the single ‘Am I Going Insane’, presented here in radio edit form, was pretty much ignored at the time its nevertheless a very fine track, the quartet producing one of the most commercial and accessible pieces to date. There’s a touch of mid 70’s Elton John styled glam rock, albeit it scuzzed up and extra weight added, in ‘The Thrill Of It All’ and ‘Supertzar’ ups the ante even more, its extraordinary choral work meets dark atmosphere still showstopping. Rightly regarded as one of Sabbath’s finest creations, the track is a monster in every aspect, its primal hard rock boogie intro turned up to maximum volume as Iommi’s guitar snarls, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler take flight and Ozzy unleashes one of his most unhinged vocals, the whole subsuming to the psychedelic outro section.įollowing that was always going to be a hard task but ‘Megalomania’ rises to the challenge, its journey into the twisted psyche a heavy-duty delight. The brief acoustic interlude ‘Don’t Start (Too Late)’ acts as a momentary respite before the utterly titanic ‘Symptom Of The Universe’. If there was this seething mass of anger towards what Meehan was putting them through here, the band channelled it with an eviscerating force as all four members seem to be at the peak of their dark powers. Rolling, heavy and magnificent, ‘Hole In The Sky’ opens the album and pretty much sets the standard for everything to come, Tony Iommi’s central riff like being hit by a wrecking ball. Whilst purists might argue that Sabbath’s doomy metal is meant to be heard through a thick sludge, these mixes bring a new light to the recordings that should please both the committed and the casual.Īs well as the original album, the release adds a pair of discs covering a fiery date of their 1975 US tour and a fourth in the form of a reproduction of the Japan only edition of the ‘Am I Going Insane’ single. The fact that Sabbath were able to write at all with all the external pressures happening is something of a miracle, but the band seemingly channelled all the frustration into what is considered one of their finest works.Īs with the rest of the reissues, there’s never been a better time to dip into the albums than now, the remasters adding a freshness and clarity to the music, subtle nuances clear for the first time. This is certainly the case with ‘Sabotage’ the latest release from the ongoing Black Sabbath super deluxe reissue series.īorn during a time of massive turmoil for the band as they fought a particularly nasty legal battle with their former manager Patrick Meehan, it’s an album that is full of some of their angriest yet most outstandingly creative work. Sometimes, out of chaos something wonderful springs. 2 days ago PEACE OUT! After 50 years, 10 world tours, and playing for over 100 million fans… It’s time for one last go!.2 days ago THE LONELY ONES Announce New Tour Dates This Summer!. ![]() 14 hours ago DEF LEPPARD – “One Night Only” The Leadmill, Sheffield Friday 19th May 2023.13 hours ago LAMB OF GOD Announce 2023 Headlining Tour.13 hours ago JUDAS PRIEST ANNOUNCE 3ARENA SHOW – FRIDAY 15 MARCH 2024.12 hours ago Jack J Hutchinson Announces His Autumn 2023 UK Headline Tour.12 hours ago The Hives return with new album ‘The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmon’ & release video for new single ‘Bogus Operandi’.10 hours ago Metallica’s Blackened Whiskey Unveils Cask Strength, Starting With Volume 01.8 hours ago Gary Moore The Sanctuary Years 4 CD + 5.1 mix Boxset released on 23rd June 2023.8 hours ago The Gems (ex Thundermother) sign with Napalm Records.6 hours ago VOLBEAT – Guitar Gangster & Cadillac Blood 15th Anniversey Vinyl Re-Issue.3 hours ago Gig Review : Corrosion Of Conformity – The Academy, Dublin.
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