13
Black Sabbath · 2013
53 min · 8 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A gritty return to form, blending heavy riffs with introspective lyrics and a modernized sonic palette.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflections gritty introspection during commute thoughtful listening with friends
- Context
- Released in 2013, '13' marked Black Sabbath's first studio album with original vocalist Ozzy Osbourne since 1978's 'Never Say Die!'. This project came after years of lineup changes and a decade-long hiatus, positioning the band to reclaim their legacy within the heavy metal genre.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, doom metal
13 is an album by Black Sabbath, released in 2013. A gritty return to form, blending heavy riffs with introspective lyrics and a modernized sonic palette. '13' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking the band's first chart-topping album in the U.S. It was well-received critically, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance and revitalizing interest in classic heavy metal among new audiences. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 13 sound like?
A gritty return to form, blending heavy riffs with introspective lyrics and a modernized sonic palette. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes 13 by Black Sabbath notable?
'13' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking the band's first chart-topping album in the U.S. It was well-received critically, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance and revitalizing interest in classic heavy metal among new audiences. Released in 2013, '13' marked Black Sabbath's first studio album with original vocalist Ozzy Osbourne since 1978's 'Never Say Die!'. This project came after years of lineup changes and a decade-long hiatus, positioning the band to reclaim their legacy within the heavy metal genre.
Who is 13 for?
13 works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflections, gritty introspection during commute and thoughtful listening with friends.
How many songs are on 13?
13 has 8 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 End of the Beginning Standout 8:06
- 2 God Is Dead? Standout 8:52
- 3 Loner Standout 4:59
- 4 Zeitgeist 4:37
- 5 Age of Reason 7:01
- 6 Live Forever 4:46
- 7 Damaged Soul 7:51
- 8 Dear Father 7:20
Release Date
June 10, 2013
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
53 min 35 sec
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