Black Sabbath | Paranoid | Album

Black Sabbath "Paranoid"

LP (NEW) - Vinyl, BMG, Europe, 2015, BMGRM054LP, 5414939920790, Remastered, 180g Vinyl, Gatefold Sleeve

Black Sabbath's sophomore album, Paranoid (1970), is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest and most influential heavy metal albums of all time. Originally intended to be titled War Pigs, the name was changed by the record label due to concerns over the Vietnam War climate. Critics frequently describe it as the blueprint for modern metal, defining the genre's sound with its dark atmosphere, crushing riffs, and aggressive lyrical themes. It was ranked number one on Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time" in 2017. Reviewers note a shift from the band's blues-oriented roots in their debut to a more structured, heavy metal sound.

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