Born Again
Black Sabbath · 1983
41 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A chaotic blend of heavy riffs and dark themes, infused with a raw energy that defies metal conventions.
Why this album works
'Born Again' is notable for its controversial reception and has been described as one of Black Sabbath's most divisive albums. Despite mixed reviews, it peaked at number 14 on the UK Albums Chart and has influenced a generation of heavy metal bands, particularly in its embrace of darker lyrical themes and experimental sounds.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks chaotic energy and heavy riffs intense moments of dark themes
- Context
- When 'Born Again' was released in 1983, Black Sabbath was undergoing a significant lineup change with Ian Gillan of Deep Purple taking over vocal duties. This marked their first studio album since the departure of original frontman Ozzy Osbourne, positioning it as a pivotal moment in their career as they sought to redefine their sound amidst changing musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Queen· Aerosmith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Trashed Standout 4:16
- 2 Stonehenge 1:58
- 3 Disturbing the Priest Standout 5:49
- 4 The Dark 0:45
- 5 Zero the Hero Standout 7:35
- 6 Digital Bitch 3:39
- 7 Born Again 6:34
- 8 Hot Line 4:52
- 9 Keep It Warm 5:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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