Symptom of the Universe: The Original Black Sabbath 1970–1978
Black Sabbath · 2002
152 min · 29 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A compendium of dark, heavy riffs and haunting melodies that defined a genre.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- dark heavy riffs for immersion
- wave-like pacing for contemplation
- haunting melodies that linger
- long sessions of deep listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking quick, catchy tracks
- prefer upbeat, light-hearted sounds
Where this album fits
- Themes
- anti-war sentiment· iron-clad isolation· post-1960s disillusionment
- Career context
- Released in 2002, this compilation showcases Black Sabbath's pivotal works from their early years, spanning from their 1970 self-titled debut to 1978. At this point in their career, they were already regarded as pioneers of heavy metal, with numerous lineup changes behind them and a legacy cemented in music history.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Candlemass· Electric Wizard· Pentagram
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Dopethrone by Electric Wizard — Shares dark, heavy riffs and a sense of bleakness that mirrors Sabbath's themes of isolation.Relentless by Pentagram — Captures the same raw heaviness and doom-laden atmosphere prevalent in Sabbath's early work.Born Too Late by Saint Vitus — Both albums embody themes of disillusionment with a slow, crushing sound that resonates with Sabbath’s legacy.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Black Sabbath 6:17
- 2 N.I.B. 5:23
- 3 The Wizard 4:21
- 4 Warning 10:35
- 5 Evil Woman 3:23
- 6 Paranoid 2:49
- 7 Iron Man 5:56
- 8 War Pigs 7:56
- 9 Fairies Wear Boots 6:16
- 10 Sweet Leaf 5:05
- 11 Children of the Grave 5:17
- 12 Into the Void 6:14
- 13 Lord of This World 5:24
Disc 2
- 1 After Forever 5:26
- 2 Snowblind 5:29
- 3 Laguna Sunrise 2:50
- 4 Changes 4:43
- 5 Tomorrow's Dream 3:08
- 6 Supernaut 4:44
- 7 Sabbath Bloody Sabbath 5:44
- 8 Fluff 4:09
- 9 Sabbra Cadabra 5:56
- 10 Am I Going Insane (Radio) 4:15
- 11 Symptom of the Universe 6:28
- 12 Hole in the Sky 4:00
- 13 Rock 'n' Roll Doctor 3:26
- 14 Dirty Women 7:14
- 15 Never Say Die 3:49
- 16 A Hard Road 6:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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