We Sold Our Soul for Rock 'n' Roll
Black Sabbath · 1975
76 min · 16 tracks · hard rock
A heavy compilation of quintessential riffs and haunting melodies, embodying the essence of early heavy metal's dark allure.
Top tracks — play these first
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Black Sabbath Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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War Pigs — The song stands out with its biting social commentary and complex structure, blending heavy riffs with an orchestral feel that elevates its anti-war message.
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Paranoid — As one of Black Sabbath's most recognizable songs, it encapsulates their sound with its driving rhythm and sharp lyrical content about existential despair.
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Iron Man — This track features a powerful riff and narrative style that tells the story of a man transformed into a metal figure, symbolizing isolation and tragedy.
Is this for you?
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 in December 1975, this compilation album marked a significant point in Black Sabbath's career, showcasing tracks from their first eight albums. At this time, the band was experiencing both commercial success and critical scrutiny as they were transitioning from their earlier experimental sound to a more mainstream appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Candlemass· Electric Wizard· Pentagram
Tracklist
- 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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