Black Sabbath Paranoid Digital Life Music

Paranoid
by: Black Sabbath

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Binding: Audio CD
Brand: BLACK SABBATH
EAN: 0759927327270
Label: Warner Bros / Wea
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Warner Bros / Wea
Release Date: October 25, 1990
Sales Rank: 681
Studio: Warner Bros / Wea

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Though most of Black Sabbath's classic material from this album ('War Pigs,' 'Iron Man,' 'Fairies Wear Boots,' and the title track) can also be found on the collection We Sold Our Soul for Rock & Roll, Paranoid is essential for the completist. One of the best albums from one of the bands to define heavy metal, this album is chock-full of the best stuff from Sabbath's Osbourne years. (Where else will you be able to hear 'Rat Salad?') The music isn't exactly complex, but it doesn't need to be; its importance lies in its evocative power, with which any teenager will be able to identify. --Genevieve Williams

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- "'Cause smokin' and trippin' is all you do..."
This is a fantastic album. It's a bit on the dumb side, sure - the lyrics are unintentionally hilarious, from the famous middle-school sci-fi scribblings of "Iron Man" (which is still an absolute classic) to the drug anthem "Fairies Wear Boots" ("'Cause smokin' and trippin' is all you do... yeah!" to the "Kashmir"-esque meanderings of "Planet Caravan" to the first line of the whole album, coming from the deservedly famous "War Pigs" - "Generals gathered in their masses... just like witches in their black masses."
However, you don't listen to Black Sabbath for the lyrics. Besides, the lyrics add a certain... well, I wouldn't say "charm," because Black Sabbath's about as charming as a battle-axe. But they add something. Nah, you listen to Sabbath for the guitar riffs. You listen to Sabbath because Tony Iommi rules. "Iron Man" has... what, four or five brilliant guitar riffs to it? And isn't that a nice, big, ... Read More

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- Essential
This is the earliest LP that I would truly call "Heavy Metal," although there were shades of what was to come (NIB) on Sabbath's self titled debut. As someone raised on speed metal, I didn't think I would enjoy the plodding pace of most of the songs on this work (except Paranoid itself), but I was pleasantly surprised. Iommi's sinister riffs manage benefit from the plodding pace and need to be at 200 bpm to be "heavy."

As much as Rubber Soul and Desperado, this CD should be in the library of any serious music fan, not just metal fans.

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- One Of The Greatest Albums Of All Time - It's Not Just A "Metal Record"
I grew up fearing Black Sabbath because of my strong religious upbringing. I was shocked to hear Satan's name used in a song; I didn't know if that was censorable or not at the time. When I was 11, I would sneak off on my bike with my Walkman, and I always heard "War Pigs" just about everyday on KNAC. It gave me such a heavy feeling at the time, but I knew that I liked it somehow.

Well, when I finally moved out on my own, I made up for lost time and sowed my wild metal oats.

Paranoid is easily one of the best rock records of all time. It goes beyond just being the defining Heavy Metal record. Everything about this record is perfect.

The sound is amazing. I love the way it was produced and mixed. The guitars have the perfect amount of crunch, with not too much of the mids in the EQ that make so many rock records draining to listen to.
The bass is loud, thick and chunky; ... Read More

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- Good Samaratin
This review may not be very helpful. Because I ordered this item (and some other previous Amazon.com music), for a friend who hasn't any access to the Internet and limited transportation. And I know my friend likes this album/CD, I personally do not care for Black Sabbath.

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