Released 43 years ago this August
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- chaotic energy and heavy riffs
- intense moments of dark themes
- short tracks for quick bursts
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer smooth, consistent pacing
- seek straightforward, catchy tunes
Where this album fits
- Themes
- excessive hedonism· chaotic energy· brooding darkness
- Career 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
- Candlemass· Electric Wizard· Pentagram
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Made in Japan by Deep Purple — Shares chaotic energy and heavy riffs, showcasing a similar blend of hard rock and dark themes.Screaming for Vengeance by Judas Priest — Features potent riffs and a raw energy, aligning with the darker, hedonistic themes of 'Born Again'.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Trashed 4:16
- 2 Stonehenge 1:58
- 3 Disturbing the Priest 5:49
- 4 The Dark 0:45
- 5 Zero the Hero 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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