Cross Purposes – Live
Black Sabbath · 1995
69 min · 29 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A thunderous amalgamation of classic riffs and soaring vocals, embodying Black Sabbath's enduring legacy in live performance.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy wave-like pacing throughout tracks nostalgic riffs and melodies
- Context
- Released in 1995, 'Cross Purposes – Live' captures a revitalized Black Sabbath during their post-Ozzy Osbourne era, specifically during the tenure of vocalist Tony Martin. This album followed their studio efforts 'Headless Cross' (1989) and 'Tyr' (1990), showcasing the band's ability to blend old classics with newer material as they navigated lineup changes and evolving musical landscapes.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, doom metal
Cross Purposes – Live is an album by Black Sabbath, released in 1995. A thunderous amalgamation of classic riffs and soaring vocals, embodying Black Sabbath's enduring legacy in live performance. 'Cross Purposes – Live' is significant for its blend of classic hits and newer songs, illustrating Black Sabbath's adaptability and relevance in the heavy metal scene. The album received generally positive reviews and serves as a testament to the band's continued influence, even as they faced criticism for lineup changes and shifting sounds throughout the years. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cross Purposes – Live sound like?
A thunderous amalgamation of classic riffs and soaring vocals, embodying Black Sabbath's enduring legacy in live performance. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Cross Purposes – Live by Black Sabbath notable?
'Cross Purposes – Live' is significant for its blend of classic hits and newer songs, illustrating Black Sabbath's adaptability and relevance in the heavy metal scene. The album received generally positive reviews and serves as a testament to the band's continued influence, even as they faced criticism for lineup changes and shifting sounds throughout the years. Released in 1995, 'Cross Purposes – Live' captures a revitalized Black Sabbath during their post-Ozzy Osbourne era, specifically during the tenure of vocalist Tony Martin. This album followed their studio efforts 'Headless Cross' (1989) and 'Tyr' (1990), showcasing the band's ability to blend old classics with newer material as they navigated lineup changes and evolving musical landscapes.
Who is Cross Purposes – Live for?
Cross Purposes – Live works well if you're into dynamic live performance energy, wave-like pacing throughout tracks and nostalgic riffs and melodies.
How many songs are on Cross Purposes – Live?
Cross Purposes – Live has 29 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Time Machine 5:07
- 2 Children of the Grave Standout 5:24
- 3 I Witness 5:04
- 4 Into the Void Standout 6:39
- 5 Black Sabbath 8:12
- 6 Psychophobia 3:03
- 7 Wizard 4:42
- 8 Cross of Thorns 4:43
- 9 Symptom of the Universe 5:58
- 10 Headless Cross 5:34
- 11 Paranoid Standout 5:13
- 12 Iron Man 3:27
- 13 Sabbath Bloody Sabbath 6:11
Disc 2
- 1 Time Machine
- 2 Children of the Grave Standout
- 3 I Witness
- 4 Mob Rules
- 5 Into the Void Standout
- 6 Anno Mundi
- 7 Black Sabbath
- 8 Neon Knights
- 9 Psychophobia
- 10 The Wizard
- 11 Cross of Thorns
- 12 Symptom of the Universe / Drum Solo
- 13 Headless Cross
- 14 Paranoid Standout
- 15 Iron Man
- 16 Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
Release Date
March 13, 1995
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
69 min 23 sec
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