Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
Black Sabbath · 1973
42 min · 8 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A complex tapestry of heavy riffs interwoven with orchestral flourishes and existential lyrics.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo exploration existential themes for reflection complex arrangements to dissect
- Context
- By the time 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath' was released in December 1973, Black Sabbath had already established themselves as pioneers of heavy metal with their first three albums. This album marked a significant creative evolution, showcasing a shift towards more sophisticated songwriting and experimentation with arrangements, reflecting both personal struggles and internal band tensions.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, doom metal
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath is an album by Black Sabbath, released in 1973. A complex tapestry of heavy riffs interwoven with orchestral flourishes and existential lyrics. 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath' is notable for its critical acclaim, often cited as one of the greatest heavy metal albums. The album reached No. 11 on the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying Black Sabbath's commercial success and influence on the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sabbath Bloody Sabbath sound like?
A complex tapestry of heavy riffs interwoven with orchestral flourishes and existential lyrics. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Sabbath Bloody Sabbath by Black Sabbath notable?
'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath' is notable for its critical acclaim, often cited as one of the greatest heavy metal albums. The album reached No. 11 on the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying Black Sabbath's commercial success and influence on the genre. By the time 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath' was released in December 1973, Black Sabbath had already established themselves as pioneers of heavy metal with their first three albums. This album marked a significant creative evolution, showcasing a shift towards more sophisticated songwriting and experimentation with arrangements, reflecting both personal struggles and internal band tensions.
Who is Sabbath Bloody Sabbath for?
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath works well if you're into steady mid-tempo exploration, existential themes for reflection and complex arrangements to dissect.
How many songs are on Sabbath Bloody Sabbath?
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath has 8 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Sabbath Bloody Sabbath Standout 5:45
- 2 A National Acrobat Standout 6:13
- 3 Fluff 4:08
- 4 Sabbra Cadabra 5:57
- 5 Killing Yourself to Live 5:41
- 6 Who Are You? 4:10
- 7 Looking for Today 5:01
- 8 Spiral Architect Standout 5:31
Release Date
December 1, 1973
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
42 min 30 sec
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