Dehumanizer
Black Sabbath · 1992
56 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A dark and brooding exploration of technology's impact, woven with heavy riffs and haunting vocals.
Why this album works
'Dehumanizer' was notable for its critical reception, earning praise from publications like Kerrang! for its heavy sound that influenced the doom metal genre. The album peaked at number 44 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing a resurgence in interest for the band during a time when grunge was dominating music charts.
- Best for
- steady pacing with haunting themes brooding atmosphere for introspection climactic moments that captivate attention
- Context
- Released in 1992, 'Dehumanizer' marked Black Sabbath's return with Ronnie James Dio after a lengthy hiatus. This album followed the band's less acclaimed years in the late '80s, aiming to reclaim their place in the heavy metal scene amidst a changing musical landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Queen· Aerosmith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Computer God Standout 6:14
- 2 After All (The Dead) 5:41
- 3 TV Crimes Standout 4:02
- 4 Letters From Earth 4:17
- 5 Master of Insanity 5:55
- 6 Time Machine 4:15
- 7 Sins of the Father 4:46
- 8 Too Late 6:55
- 9 I Standout 5:13
- 10 Buried Alive 4:53
- 11 Time Machine (Wayne's World version) 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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