Paranoid
Black Sabbath · 1970
60 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A raw and aggressive fusion of heavy riffs and dark lyrical themes that defined a genre.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released on September 18, 1970, 'Paranoid' was Black Sabbath's second studio album, following their self-titled debut. The band was rapidly ascending in the music scene, capitalizing on the success of their first record, which had established them as pioneers of heavy metal.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, doom metal
Paranoid is an album by Black Sabbath, released in 1970. A raw and aggressive fusion of heavy riffs and dark lyrical themes that defined a genre. 'Paranoid' is widely regarded as a landmark album in heavy metal, reaching No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and featuring the enduring hit title track, which became a staple of rock radio. Its influence can be seen in countless metal bands that followed, solidifying Black Sabbath's role as genre-defining artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Paranoid sound like?
A raw and aggressive fusion of heavy riffs and dark lyrical themes that defined a genre. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Paranoid by Black Sabbath notable?
'Paranoid' is widely regarded as a landmark album in heavy metal, reaching No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and featuring the enduring hit title track, which became a staple of rock radio. Its influence can be seen in countless metal bands that followed, solidifying Black Sabbath's role as genre-defining artists. Released on September 18, 1970, 'Paranoid' was Black Sabbath's second studio album, following their self-titled debut. The band was rapidly ascending in the music scene, capitalizing on the success of their first record, which had established them as pioneers of heavy metal.
Who is Paranoid for?
Paranoid works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Paranoid?
Paranoid has 9 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 War Pigs / Likes Wall Standout 7:56
- 2 Paranoid Standout 2:48
- 3 Planet Caravan 4:21
- 4 Iron Man Standout 5:55
- 5 Electric Funeral 4:44
- 6 Hand of Doom 7:10
- 7 Rat Salad 2:31
- 8 Jack the Stripper / Fairies Wear Boots 6:11
- 9 Wicked World (From “Live at Last”) 18:50
Release Date
September 18, 1970
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
60 min 30 sec
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