Cross Purposes
Black Sabbath · 1994
47 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A heavy blend of dark themes and powerful riffs that capture the essence of 90s metal.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo exploration dark themes and powerful riffs focused listening with emotional depth
- Context
- Released on January 31, 1994, 'Cross Purposes' marked Black Sabbath's return with original vocalist Tony Martin after a hiatus following the departure of guitarist Iommi's previous collaborator. This album represents a significant moment in their career as it showcases their ongoing evolution in sound while maintaining their heavy metal roots amidst changing musical landscapes.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, doom metal
Cross Purposes is an album by Black Sabbath, released in 1994. A heavy blend of dark themes and powerful riffs that capture the essence of 90s metal. 'Cross Purposes' is notable for its critical reception, with many praising the band’s ability to adapt while still delivering powerful metal anthems. The album peaked at number 29 on the Billboard 200, demonstrating its commercial viability in a decade where grunge dominated the charts. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cross Purposes sound like?
A heavy blend of dark themes and powerful riffs that capture the essence of 90s metal. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Cross Purposes by Black Sabbath notable?
'Cross Purposes' is notable for its critical reception, with many praising the band’s ability to adapt while still delivering powerful metal anthems. The album peaked at number 29 on the Billboard 200, demonstrating its commercial viability in a decade where grunge dominated the charts. Released on January 31, 1994, 'Cross Purposes' marked Black Sabbath's return with original vocalist Tony Martin after a hiatus following the departure of guitarist Iommi's previous collaborator. This album represents a significant moment in their career as it showcases their ongoing evolution in sound while maintaining their heavy metal roots amidst changing musical landscapes.
Who is Cross Purposes for?
Cross Purposes works well if you're into steady mid-tempo exploration, dark themes and powerful riffs and focused listening with emotional depth.
How many songs are on Cross Purposes?
Cross Purposes has 10 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Witness Standout 4:58
- 2 Cross of Thorns 4:34
- 3 Psychophobia 3:14
- 4 Virtual Death Standout 5:49
- 5 Immaculate Deception 4:15
- 6 Dying for Love Standout 5:53
- 7 Back to Eden 3:57
- 8 The Hand That Rocks the Cradle 4:30
- 9 Cardinal Sin 4:21
- 10 Evil Eye 5:59
Release Date
January 31, 1994
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
47 min 34 sec
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