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We Sold Our Soul for Rock 'n' Roll

Black Sabbath · 1975

76 min · 16 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal

A powerful compilation of heavy riffs and dark themes encapsulating the essence of early metal.

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Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Starting Point — This compilation captures key tracks, making it accessible for new listeners.
Themes
anti-war sentiment· industrial isolation· dark urban landscapes
Career context
Released on December 1, 1975, 'We Sold Our Soul for Rock 'n' Roll' marked a pivotal moment in Black Sabbath's career, compiling their most influential tracks from the first five albums. At this point, the band was transitioning from their groundbreaking early years to facing internal tensions and lineup changes that would characterize their later work.
Stylistic neighbors
Candlemass· Electric Wizard· Pentagram
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Technical Ecstasy — Continues the heavy sound while introducing more experimental elements.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Black Sabbath".

  • 1 Black Sabbath Start here 6:22
  • 2 The Wizard 4:24
  • 3 Warning 3:34
  • 4 Paranoid 2:52
  • 5 War Pigs 7:57
  • 6 Iron Man 5:58
  • 7 Tomorrow’s Dream 3:13
  • 8 Fairies Wear Boots 6:17
  • 9 Changes 4:46
  • 10 Sweet Leaf 5:08
  • 11 Children of the Grave 0:50
  • 12 Sabbath Bloody Sabbath 5:47
  • 13 Am I Going Insane (Radio) 4:21
  • 14 Laguna Sunrise 2:56
  • 15 Snowblind 5:31
  • 16 N.I.B. 6:05

What to play next

This album is considered a Starting Point in Black Sabbath's catalog. This compilation captures key tracks, making it accessible for new listeners.

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Sabotage

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Precedes the compilation with a mix of heavy riffs and complex arrangements.
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