Under Wheels of Confusion
Black Sabbath · 1996
268 min · 52 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A sprawling retrospective of heavy metal's pioneers, blending dark themes with haunting melodies and powerful riffs.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks haunting melodies for deep listening wave-like pacing for attention
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'Under Wheels of Confusion' serves as a comprehensive anthology marking Black Sabbath's ongoing influence in heavy metal. This compilation came during a period of resurgence for the band, following their reformation and the release of 'Forbidden' in 1995. It reflects on their extensive catalog while highlighting both classic tracks and deeper cuts.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, doom metal
Under Wheels of Confusion is an album by Black Sabbath, released in 1996. A sprawling retrospective of heavy metal's pioneers, blending dark themes with haunting melodies and powerful riffs. This album is significant as it showcases the evolution of Black Sabbath's sound over nearly three decades, influencing subsequent generations of metal artists. The retrospective nature also emphasizes the band's role as pioneers in shaping the heavy metal genre, garnering critical acclaim and ensuring their legacy continued in the face of changing musical landscapes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Under Wheels of Confusion sound like?
A sprawling retrospective of heavy metal's pioneers, blending dark themes with haunting melodies and powerful riffs. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Under Wheels of Confusion by Black Sabbath notable?
This album is significant as it showcases the evolution of Black Sabbath's sound over nearly three decades, influencing subsequent generations of metal artists. The retrospective nature also emphasizes the band's role as pioneers in shaping the heavy metal genre, garnering critical acclaim and ensuring their legacy continued in the face of changing musical landscapes. Released in 1996, 'Under Wheels of Confusion' serves as a comprehensive anthology marking Black Sabbath's ongoing influence in heavy metal. This compilation came during a period of resurgence for the band, following their reformation and the release of 'Forbidden' in 1995. It reflects on their extensive catalog while highlighting both classic tracks and deeper cuts.
Who is Under Wheels of Confusion for?
Under Wheels of Confusion works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, haunting melodies for deep listening and wave-like pacing for attention.
How many songs are on Under Wheels of Confusion?
Under Wheels of Confusion has 52 tracks, running approximately 268 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Black Sabbath 6:21
- 2 The Wizard 4:24
- 3 N.I.B. 6:05
- 4 Evil Woman 3:24
- 5 Wicked World 4:45
- 6 War Pigs Standout 7:56
- 7 Paranoid 2:50
- 8 Iron Man Standout 5:56
- 9 Planet Caravan 4:31
- 10 Hand of Doom 7:09
- 11 Sweet Leaf 5:05
- 12 After Forever 5:27
- 13 Children of the Grave 5:17
Disc 2
- 1 Into the Void 6:15
- 2 Lord of This World 5:27
- 3 Orchid 1:34
- 4 Supernaut 4:45
- 5 Tomorrows Dream 3:10
- 6 Wheels of Confusion 8:14
- 7 Changes Standout 4:45
- 8 Snowblind 5:29
- 9 Laguna Sunrise 2:52
- 10 Cornucopia (live) 4:03
- 11 Sabbath Bloody Sabbath 5:46
- 12 Killing Yourself to Live 5:41
- 13 Hole in the Sky 4:02
- 14 Am I Going Insane (Radio) 4:17
Disc 3
- 1 The Writ 8:33
- 2 Symptom of the Universe 6:32
- 3 Dirty Women 7:11
- 4 Back Street Kids 3:51
- 5 Rock 'n' Roll Doctor 3:27
- 6 She's Gone 4:53
- 7 A Hard Road 6:05
- 8 Never Say Die 3:50
- 9 Neon Knights 3:52
- 10 Heaven and Hell 6:59
- 11 Die Young 4:44
- 12 Lonely Is the Word 5:51
Disc 4
- 1 Turn Up the Night 3:43
- 2 Sign of the Southern Cross 7:52
- 3 Falling Off the Edge of the World 5:06
- 4 The Mob Rules (live) 3:21
- 5 Voodoo (live) 5:28
- 6 Digital Bitch 3:39
- 7 Trashed 4:15
- 8 Hotline 4:53
- 9 In for the Kill 3:42
- 10 Seventh Sign 5:19
- 11 Heart Like a Wheel 6:34
- 12 The Shining 5:58
- 13 Eternal Idol 6:34
Release Date
January 1, 1996
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
268 min 8 sec
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