Sabotage cover

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
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.
2112 by Rush — Combines heavy progressive elements with lyrical themes of disillusionment and rebellion against authority.

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

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