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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo exploration
- dark themes and powerful riffs
- focused listening with emotional depth
- cathartic moments of reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek lighthearted or playful tunes
Where this album fits
- Themes
- mortality contemplation· 90s metal evolution· heavy riffs and shadows
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Candlemass· Electric Wizard· Pentagram
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Draconian Times by Paradise Lost — Shares themes of mortality and heavy riffs, blending gothic elements with 90s metal dynamics.Turn Loose the Swans by My Dying Bride — Offers a similar exploration of dark themes and powerful instrumentation with a melancholic atmosphere.October Rust by Type O Negative — Combines heavy riffs with introspective lyrics, echoing the somber yet melodic vibe of 90s metal.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Witness 4:58
- 2 Cross of Thorns 4:34
- 3 Psychophobia 3:14
- 4 Virtual Death 5:49
- 5 Immaculate Deception 4:15
- 6 Dying for Love 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
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