Past Lives
Black Sabbath · 2002
117 min · 18 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A raw, heavy collection of classic tracks that encapsulates Black Sabbath's defining sound and dark lyrical themes.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic progression with peaks heavy riffs for headbanging late-night cathartic release
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Past Lives' marks a significant moment for Black Sabbath as it is a live compilation featuring tracks from their early years. This album comes after the band's reunion period and subsequent tours, showcasing timeless classics performed with a renewed vigor. It serves as a reminder of their influence in the heavy metal genre during a time when they were re-establishing themselves.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, doom metal
Past Lives is an album by Black Sabbath, released in 2002. A raw, heavy collection of classic tracks that encapsulates Black Sabbath's defining sound and dark lyrical themes. 'Past Lives' showcases some of Black Sabbath's most recognizable songs, contributing to their enduring legacy in heavy metal. The album received positive reviews and reflects their cultural impact, particularly in reviving interest in classic rock and metal music during the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Past Lives sound like?
A raw, heavy collection of classic tracks that encapsulates Black Sabbath's defining sound and dark lyrical themes. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Past Lives by Black Sabbath notable?
'Past Lives' showcases some of Black Sabbath's most recognizable songs, contributing to their enduring legacy in heavy metal. The album received positive reviews and reflects their cultural impact, particularly in reviving interest in classic rock and metal music during the early 2000s. Released in 2002, 'Past Lives' marks a significant moment for Black Sabbath as it is a live compilation featuring tracks from their early years. This album comes after the band's reunion period and subsequent tours, showcasing timeless classics performed with a renewed vigor. It serves as a reminder of their influence in the heavy metal genre during a time when they were re-establishing themselves.
Who is Past Lives for?
Past Lives works well if you're into dynamic progression with peaks, heavy riffs for headbanging and late-night cathartic release.
How many songs are on Past Lives?
Past Lives has 18 tracks, running approximately 117 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Tomorrow’s Dream 3:04
- 2 Sweet Leaf 5:26
- 3 Killing Yourself to Live 5:29
- 4 Cornucopia 3:57
- 5 Snowblind 4:47
- 6 Children of the Grave Standout 4:33
- 7 War Pigs Standout 7:36
- 8 Wicked World 18:55
- 9 Paranoid 3:14
Disc 2
- 1 Hand of Doom 8:26
- 2 Hole in the Sky 4:46
- 3 Symptom of the Universe 4:52
- 4 Megalomania 9:53
- 5 Iron Man Standout 6:25
- 6 Black Sabbath 8:23
- 7 N.I.B. 5:32
- 8 Behind the Wall of Sleep 5:03
- 9 Fairies Wear Boots 6:39
Release Date
August 20, 2002
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
117 min 8 sec
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