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Master of Reality by Black Sabbath

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    Track     Duration Listeners
1 Sweet Leaf 5:04 288,718
2 After Forever 5:25 146,911
3 Embryo 0:28 17,950
4 Children of the Grave 5:16 296,015
5 Orchid 1:31 105,400
6 Lord of This World 5:24 142,825
7 Solitude 5:02 132,477
8 Into the Void 6:12 186,780
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Universal Music Division Mercury (2010) Released: 22 Feb 2010 8 tracks (34:22)
Master of Reality is the third album by the British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in 1971. It is sometimes noted as the first stoner rock album. Master of Reality was certified double platinum after having sold over 2 million copies.

The slow and heavy songs that comprise most of the album are interspersed with quiet ballads written by Tony Iommi. Two of these, “Embryo” and “Orchid”, are short instrumentals serving as interludes. The third, “Solitude”, is much longer in comparison and features Ozzy Osbourne’s soft, woeful vocals.

Unusually, the lyrics of the song “After Forever” written by Terry “Geezer” Butler , focus entirely on Christian themes. At the time, some viewed Black Sabbath as Satanists due to their dark sound, image and lyrics. Similarly, the song “Lord of this World” has lyrics that deal with Satan mocking those who unwittingly follow him. It was released as a single along with “Fairies Wear Boots” in 1971.”
The song “Solitude” showcases Tony Iommi’s multi-instrumental talents, featuring him playing the guitar, flute and piano.

The album opener, “Sweet Leaf”, is a song about cannabis. “Children of the Grave” was written about war, peace and revolution.
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  • Rottengorer

    My favourite album by them.

    1 hour ago

  • IBrokeTheOath

    I clearly mentioned Into the Void in my last post. It's the best song on the album.

    yesterday evening

  • Zeppelin315

    yeah right into the void kicks just as much ass dude

    Thursday afternoon

  • IBrokeTheOath

    Holy shit! Children of the Grave, Lord of this World and Into the motherfucking Void are fucking masterpieces! Damn, those riffs are crushing! Too bad the rest of the songs on the album aren't nearly as good.

    Wednesday afternoon

  • Killed-By-Death

    First six Sabbath's albums are masterpieces [5] plus Heaven and Hell, Mob Rules, Born Again and Demhumaizer. [2]

    Monday evening

  • atheistXpeace

    Hands down, the best Sabbath album.

    15 days ago

  • PattyPierce

    Doom

    15 days ago

  • danielcd99

    First six Sabbath's albums are masterpieces [6]

    19 days ago

  • SlavicMetalhead

    great

    22 days ago

  • Mumbabeal

    First six Sabbath's albums are masterpieces [5] plus Heaven and Hell, Mob Rules, Born Again and Demhumaizer.

    22 days ago

  • pedrooleander

    Ozzy's voice started to become epic with this album.

    last month

  • BigDaddy555666

    So far ahead of it's time.

    last month

  • vinicorrea

    First six Sabbath's albums are masterpieces [4]

    last month

  • veyita_88

    First six Sabbath's albums are masterpieces [3] plus Heaven and Hell

    March 2012

  • veyita_88

    This is heavy metal don´t complicate yourself.

    March 2012

  • Vipey

    Sorry I couldn't hear you over the amount of awesomeness coming from this album

    March 2012

  • xekeiel

    I find Paranoid far better than this album, their début also surpasses it.

    March 2012

  • Arientar

    Their best album.

    March 2012

  • Kaccha

    My favorite Sabbath album. The lyrics, musicianship, and the vibe are out of this world. [2]

    March 2012

  • Ritual_Suicide

    This is doom metal kiddies.

    February 2012
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