Reunion cover

Reunion

Black Sabbath · 1998

108 min · 18 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal

A thunderous return to form, blending classic heavy riffs with the band's signature dark storytelling.

Why this album works

The album debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing the band's enduring popularity. 'Reunion' is significant not only for its commercial success but also as a cultural moment reestablishing Black Sabbath's legacy within the heavy metal genre, influencing countless musicians and bands that followed.
Best for
dynamic progression with peaks thunderous riffs for intense moments dark storytelling in every track
Context
Released in 1998, 'Reunion' marked Black Sabbath's first live album with the original lineup since 1978. This album came during a period of resurgence for the band following their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 and a successful reunion tour that reignited interest in their foundational sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Ozzy Osbourne· Queen· Aerosmith

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 War Pigs Standout 8:32
  • 2 Behind the Wall of Sleep 4:10
  • 3 N.I.B. Standout 6:48
  • 4 Fairies Wear Boots 6:23
  • 5 Electric Funeral 5:05
  • 6 Sweet Leaf 5:11
  • 7 Spiral Architect 5:44
  • 8 Into the Void 6:35
  • 9 Snowblind 6:07

Disc 2

  • 1 Sabbath Bloody Sabbath 4:40
  • 2 Orchid / Lord of This World 7:11
  • 3 Dirty Women 6:33
  • 4 Black Sabbath 7:33
  • 5 Iron Man Standout 8:24
  • 6 Children of the Grave 6:34
  • 7 Paranoid 4:31
  • 8 Psycho Man 5:21
  • 9 Selling My Soul 3:09

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