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This is pretty much the original heavy metal album. I don't think any heavy metal fan exists without this in their collection, and if they do then they need a slap really.
1 - Black Sabbath: We begin in a rainy graveyard type place... This sets the scene of what's to come. Unexpectedly (but very fittingly) the first riff is very very slow, but probably the heaviest thing ever heard at the time it was released. We hear Ozzy's voice slow and chillingly start to narrate a story. This goes on for some time and get's us set up for the album. Half way through the song there is a sudden tempo change and things start to kick off for the rest of the album. As a first Sabbath song ever, this is an absolutely essential song and because of that it cannot receive less than 10/10.
2 - The Wizard: Another absolute classic. A bit faster than the last song, really great singing too. Strangle it's slightly comedic at the thought of a wizard walking by. As always for Black Sabbath, great riffs. This would make it onto my top 10 Black Sabbath songs too probably, and it also must receive a 10/10.
3 - Behind the Wall of Sleep: Not quite as classic as the first two songs, but still a very good song. It's nice to mix things up and have some variation, so this song is slightly more chirpy. I always see it as a heavier interpretation of what was already on the scene at the time. Very good song, but in comparison to what's also on the album I can only give it 8/10.
4 - N.I.B: Best Bass intro ever? Maybe. Anyway after this has finished, another brutal riff is unleashed, and typical almost chant like singing. Great song throughout and has some excellent solos in it too. Classic? Definitely. 10/10? Yes.
5 - Evil Woman: Bit more chirpiness once again, excellent bass riff going on here. Can't say I'm the biggest fan of this song, although it is YET ANOTHER classic Sabbath song. It's not a bad song, but I'm only going to give it 7.5/10.
6 - Sleeping Village: A complete change from the rest of the album. This song is very slow to start with, can't say the style of singing suits Ozzy's voice. A good solo follows, then we're back to another very slow riff. This continues in this fashion. It has some exceptional solos, but I think that it is a little too long and gets a bit boring. 7/10.
7 - Warning: Quite a good interlude track, this has a lot of variation, especially considering it's only 3:30 long. Have to say I do like this song, and it definitely fits the album. 8/10.
8 - Wicked World: This is the last track, and they've closed on a high. Great riff, and a good interlude in the middle. Finishes things off nicely. 8.5/10.
As I've said this album is an essential purchase. One slightly criticism is that the end dies out a little bit, they just aren't quite as memorable towards the end, but that may just be because the beginning is just so good that it's impossible to follow.
Don't let that put you off, as I've said, everyone should own this album, just get it.
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