Black Sabbath
Noah’s Barks pages relating to the music group Black Sabbath.
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Black Sabbath – “Paranoid”
Paranoid is the “classic” Black Sabbath album, and for good reason. It’s the kind of album in an artist’s discography that’s the most acclaimed because it strikes the best middle ground that appeals to the widest audience. The traditional blues dirges that laid the groundwork for the band’s self-titled debut are severely toned down here,… (read more)
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Black Sabbath – “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath”
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath is Black Sabbath‘s greatest album, yes indeed-y. Basically, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath shows further experimentation with the band’s sound that we saw the beginning of in the often haphazard Black Sabbath Vol. 4. This time around, Black Sabbath apply their new ideas more sensibly and they always fit in perfectly with the songs, never… (read more)
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Black Sabbath – “Sabotage”
Sabotage is my second-favorite Black Sabbath album after Sabbath Bloody Sabbath. There’s much less of a focus on the progressive elements, which “Hole in the Sky” makes clear with its verse-chorus-verse format. Nevertheless, “Hole in the Sky” shows Black Sabbath are still at the top of their game by penning one of the catchiest songs in… (read more)