- Category: Music » Hard Rock & Metal » General/Heavy Metal
- Format: CD Learn more about the CD format using Tower WIKI.
- Release Date: June 29, 2009
- Number of Discs: 2
- Label: Sanctuary
- UPC: 0602527011066
- WAPI (Tower ID): 113564082
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #46259 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
- #1844 in Hard Rock & Metal (See Top 100 Hard Rock & Metal Bestsellers)
- #1297 in General/Heavy Metal (See Top 100 General/Heavy Metal Bestsellers)
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Product Description
Run a Quick Search on "Master Of Reality" by Black Sabbath to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Master Of Reality"Browse more products related to "Black Sabbath"ReviewRolling Stone (1/20/00, p.59) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...the definitive studio relic of Sabbath's golden-hellfire era (1970-74)...Ozzy preached a gospel of light: dignity, redemption and, in the heaving stoner's hymn 'Sweet Leaf,' peace through weed..." Product noteWhile other frontrunners of hard rock/metal like Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple began dabbling in other musical forms (folk and string symphonies, respectively), Black Sabbath stuck close to its original direction and was rewarded with several of the most enduring rock releases of all time. Coming off the worldwide breakthrough of the band's 1971's landmark, PARANOID, MASTER OF REALITY (released the same year) proved to be Sabbath's third classic in a row. Like all Sabbath albums of the era, not a second of filler is present--even the lesser-known material is superb. The album's opening track, "Sweet Leaf", a salute to one of the band's favourite smokeable substances, contains one of metal's heaviest guitar riffs, courtesy of Tony Iommi. Another eternal band favourite is the grim, post-nuclear war tale "Children of the Grave". Vocalist Ozzy Osbourne is in fine voice on "After Forever" and "Lord of this World", while the more tranquil "Solitude" and the instrumental Iommi compositions "Embryo" and "Orchid" offer a bit of variety. Though not quite as influential as PARANOID, MASTER OF REALITY remains one of heavy metal's founding gems. Album DescriptionWhile other frontrunners of hard rock/metal like Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple began dabbling in other musical forms (folk and string symphonies, respectively), Black Sabbath stuck close to its original direction and was rewarded with several of the most enduring rock releases of all time. Coming off the worldwide breakthrough of the band's 1971's landmark, PARANOID, MASTER OF REALITY (released the same year) proved to be Sabbath's third classic in a row. Like all Sabbath albums of the era, not a second of filler is present--even the lesser-known material is superb. The album's opening track, "Sweet Leaf", a salute to one of the band's favourite smokeable substances, contains one of metal's heaviest guitar riffs, courtesy of Tony Iommi. Another eternal band favourite is the grim, post-nuclear war tale "Children of the Grave". Vocalist Ozzy Osbourne is in fine voice on "After Forever" and "Lord of this World", while the more tranquil "Solitude" and the instrumental Iommi compositions "Embryo" and "Orchid" offer a bit of variety. Though not quite as influential as PARANOID, MASTER OF REALITY remains one of heavy metal's founding gems. If You Enjoy "Master Of Reality (Deluxe Edition) (CD)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Master Of Reality (Deluxe Edition) (CD)" by Black SabbathThere are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Explore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
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