Vol. 4
Black Sabbath · 1972
47 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A heavy, psychedelic journey through dark themes and experimental soundscapes with haunting melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- haunting melodies for deep reflection
- heavy themes for late nights
- experimental soundscapes to explore
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, straightforward tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- substance use· psychedelic darkness
- Career context
- By the time 'Vol. 4' was released in September 1972, Black Sabbath had already established themselves as pioneers of heavy metal with their first three albums. This fourth installment came during a period of commercial success following 'Paranoid,' showcasing the band's evolution into more complex compositions and deeper lyrical exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Candlemass· Electric Wizard· Pentagram
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Dopethrone by Electric Wizard — Shares the same heavy, psychedelic sound and themes of darkness and substance use.Relentless by Pentagram — Explores similar dark themes with a heavy, doom-laden atmosphere and intricate compositions.Vincebus Eruptum by Blue Cheer — Combines heavy riffs and a psychedelic vibe, echoing the experimental soundscapes of 'Vol. 4'.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wheels of Confusion 8:00
- 2 Tomorrow’s Dream 3:07
- 3 Changes 4:43
- 4 FX 1:40
- 5 Supernaut 4:43
- 6 Snowblind 5:28
- 7 Cornucopia 3:51
- 8 Laguna Sunrise 2:52
- 9 St. Vitus Dance 2:27
- 10 Under the Sun 5:51
- 11 Children of the Grave (live) 4:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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