Sabotage
Black Sabbath · 1975
43 min · 8 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A tumultuous blend of heavy metal and progressive rock, marked by intricate guitar riffs and anguished vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- wave-like pacing with intensity shifts
- cathartic release through intricate riffs
- engaging in-order listening experience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek consistent, predictable energy
Where this album fits
- Themes
- music industry pressures· betrayal and disillusionment· internal band conflict
- Career context
- Released on July 28, 1975, 'Sabotage' was Black Sabbath's sixth studio album, coming after their critically acclaimed 'Sabotage.' This period was marked by internal tensions and lineup changes that influenced the band's sound. The album showcased a more complex and experimental approach, reflecting their artistic evolution amidst pressures from the music industry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Candlemass· Electric Wizard· Pentagram
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Sad Wings of Destiny by Judas Priest — Shares a similar blend of heavy riffs and complex arrangements with themes of inner turmoil.Machine Head by Deep Purple — Features intricate guitar work and explores themes of conflict, reflecting the pressures of rock stardom.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hole in the Sky 3:59
- 2 Don’t Start (Too Late) 0:49
- 3 Symptom of the Universe 6:28
- 4 Megalomania 9:40
- 5 The Thrill of It All 5:54
- 6 Supertzar 3:43
- 7 Am I Going Insane (Radio) 4:15
- 8 The Writ 8:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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