Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath

Discography Diaries #5: Black Sabbath
Album #1: Black Sabbath
Genre: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock
Date: 16/08/2020
Time: 1:00 PM

Let's begin! It's time for a brand new saga in the Discography Diaries. I've been meaning to check out this bands catalogue for the longest time but I didn't despite me loving the records that I've heard from them previously and the fact that I even got to see them live on their final tour in 2017, that band of course is Black Sabbath. Often credited as the godfathers of ... read more

Few would call any album other than Black Sabbath's debut the birthplace of heavy metal. Although the album was initially received negatively by critics, you have to imagine any of them would be kicking themselves upon realizing that this debut is consider one of the most influential albums in history. It garnered support commercially regardless of the critical reception, and from there one of the most essential metal groups of all time had the start they needed to be praised fifty years ... read more

The album that started it all: not only did Black Sabbath's debut self-titled album begin their long and successful career, it spawned a genre of its own. A genre that is now one of my favourites and without question my go-to. Metal.

Black Sabbath's self-titled is not only a great way to start off the band's journey, but it's also a great introduction into the world of metal. I feel like the more tame sound of this record in comparison to other artists' would be a great way to introduce ... read more

Black Sabbath are hailed as the forefathers of Heavy Metal as they released their debut album in 1970 which marks 50 years of heavy metal and it’s insane to see how the sound of the genre has changed incredibly.

Things that I enjoyed about this record were the additions of very heavy instrumentation that was impactful and blood-pumping as Tony Iommi’s performance on the album is absolutely amazing and matches the chaotic energy on the record. Ozzy, as well, is a beast on his own ... read more