Greatest Hits 1970–1978
Black Sabbath · 2006
79 min · 16 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A thunderous collection of heavy riffs and haunting melodies that defined a generation of rock music.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks heavy riffs for cathartic release wave-like pacing with varied intensity
- Context
- Released in 2006, this compilation captures Black Sabbath's formative years from 1970 to 1978, during which they solidified their status as pioneers of heavy metal. By this time, the band had gone through numerous lineup changes and internal tensions but remained influential figures in the genre. This album serves as a retrospective of their most impactful tracks before their initial split.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, doom metal
Greatest Hits 1970–1978 is an album by Black Sabbath, released in 2006. A thunderous collection of heavy riffs and haunting melodies that defined a generation of rock music. This greatest hits compilation highlights Black Sabbath's massive influence on heavy metal and rock music, featuring iconic songs that continue to resonate with fans today. The album reached No. 45 on the Billboard 200 chart and has been recognized for showcasing the band's innovative sound that influenced countless artists in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Greatest Hits 1970–1978 sound like?
A thunderous collection of heavy riffs and haunting melodies that defined a generation of rock music. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Greatest Hits 1970–1978 by Black Sabbath notable?
This greatest hits compilation highlights Black Sabbath's massive influence on heavy metal and rock music, featuring iconic songs that continue to resonate with fans today. The album reached No. 45 on the Billboard 200 chart and has been recognized for showcasing the band's innovative sound that influenced countless artists in the genre. Released in 2006, this compilation captures Black Sabbath's formative years from 1970 to 1978, during which they solidified their status as pioneers of heavy metal. By this time, the band had gone through numerous lineup changes and internal tensions but remained influential figures in the genre. This album serves as a retrospective of their most impactful tracks before their initial split.
Who is Greatest Hits 1970–1978 for?
Greatest Hits 1970–1978 works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, heavy riffs for cathartic release and wave-like pacing with varied intensity.
How many songs are on Greatest Hits 1970–1978?
Greatest Hits 1970–1978 has 16 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Black Sabbath 6:16
- 2 N.I.B. 5:22
- 3 The Wizard 4:20
- 4 War Pigs Standout 7:54
- 5 Paranoid Standout 2:48
- 6 Iron Man Standout 3:29
- 7 Sweet Leaf 5:03
- 8 Children of the Grave 5:15
- 9 Changes 4:43
- 10 Snowblind 5:27
- 11 Supernaut 4:41
- 12 Sabbath Bloody Sabbath 5:42
- 13 Hole in the Sky 4:02
- 14 Rock 'n' Roll Doctor 3:26
- 15 Never Say Die 3:48
- 16 Dirty Women 7:13
Release Date
March 14, 2006
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
79 min 37 sec
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