The Ultimate Collection
Black Sabbath · 2016
150 min · 31 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A thunderous collection of heavy riffs and haunting melodies that defined the metal genre.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks wave-like pacing encourages engagement heavy riffs for cathartic release
- Context
- Released in 2016, 'The Ultimate Collection' arrives during a period of resurgence for Black Sabbath, marking their farewell to fans with a comprehensive anthology. This compilation encapsulates their evolution from pioneers of heavy metal in the late 1960s through to their final tour, showcasing both classic tracks and lesser-known gems.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, doom metal
The Ultimate Collection is an album by Black Sabbath, released in 2016. A thunderous collection of heavy riffs and haunting melodies that defined the metal genre. This collection serves as a definitive retrospective of Black Sabbath's illustrious career, featuring hits like 'Paranoid' and 'Iron Man.' It received significant attention upon release, highlighting the band's impact on rock music and solidifying their legacy as metal icons, even earning chart positions in multiple countries. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Ultimate Collection sound like?
A thunderous collection of heavy riffs and haunting melodies that defined the metal genre. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes The Ultimate Collection by Black Sabbath notable?
This collection serves as a definitive retrospective of Black Sabbath's illustrious career, featuring hits like 'Paranoid' and 'Iron Man.' It received significant attention upon release, highlighting the band's impact on rock music and solidifying their legacy as metal icons, even earning chart positions in multiple countries. Released in 2016, 'The Ultimate Collection' arrives during a period of resurgence for Black Sabbath, marking their farewell to fans with a comprehensive anthology. This compilation encapsulates their evolution from pioneers of heavy metal in the late 1960s through to their final tour, showcasing both classic tracks and lesser-known gems.
Who is The Ultimate Collection for?
The Ultimate Collection works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, wave-like pacing encourages engagement and heavy riffs for cathartic release.
How many songs are on The Ultimate Collection?
The Ultimate Collection has 31 tracks, running approximately 150 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Paranoid Standout 2:49
- 2 Never Say Die 3:49
- 3 Iron Man 5:55
- 4 Black Sabbath 6:18
- 5 Children of the Grave 5:16
- 6 Fairies Wear Boots 6:14
- 7 Changes Standout 4:42
- 8 Rat Salad 2:29
- 9 Sweet Leaf 5:05
- 10 War Pigs Standout 7:54
- 11 Sabbath Bloody Sabbath 5:45
- 12 Hole in the Sky 3:59
- 13 Symptom of the Universe 6:30
- 14 Spiral Architect 5:30
- 15 Rock ’n’ Roll Doctor 3:25
Disc 2
- 1 Dirty Women 7:08
- 2 Evil Woman, Don’t Play Your Games With Me 3:22
- 3 A Hard Road 6:02
- 4 Lord of This World 5:25
- 5 Into the Void 6:12
- 6 Behind the Wall of Sleep 3:38
- 7 Snowblind 5:24
- 8 Tomorrow’s Dream 3:08
- 9 The Wizard 4:21
- 10 N.I.B. 6:04
- 11 Electric Funeral 4:50
- 12 Embryo 0:27
- 13 Killing Yourself to Live 5:40
- 14 Am I Going Insane? 4:13
- 15 Wicked World 4:43
- 16 It’s Alright 3:59
Release Date
October 28, 2016
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
150 min 28 sec
Learn More
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.
