Master of Reality

Like most Sabbath fans, I bought this for the second disc containing rarities and outtakes, but since my only copies of Master of Reality were an old cassette and a burned CD, it worked out all the way around. The album itself sounds fine; it's not noticeably different from past releases I've heard, so don't expect any major improvements or changes there. That second disc, though, like most other reviewers have noted, is incredible! All of the Deluxe Editions have cool extras, but I like this mix the best. It starts with Weevil Woman '71, a great song not quite finished for Master of Reality's original release. Nothing is cooler than getting an old Sabbath song from their best era that's been unheard until now, and this song rocks. Great riffs from Tony that would fit right in on Master of Reality. I'd say the next best possibilities for bonuses, after rare, unreleased songs, are alternate versions and instrumentals, and this edition has both. First, Sweet Leaf, Children of the Grave, and Into the Void/Spanish Sid all have different lyrics and variations in instrumentation from their originals. Also, Lord of This World sounds incredibly cool with piano and slide guitar mixed in, as does Solitude with no effects on Ozzy's vocals or flute in the background. As for instrumentals, you get After Forever and Children of the Grave, plus Orchid, which was already an instrumental, but features a brief lead-in by Tony. Nothing against Ozzy, but I love hearing just the band playing those songs. You can really hear them jam more without the vocals, and I usually hear a guitar lick or drum fill here and there that I never noticed before. In addition to the great CD's, this edition has an extensive 20-page booklet with a long article about the band's early 70's era, tons of vintage pics, and song lyrics. I've been wearing this CD out since I got it, so if you're a hardcore Sabbath fan like I am, I'd highly recommend getting this. I agree with everyone else who says it's a must-have.

Great album even better now that he’s passed saying this in a empathy way I ordered it the night before he died among other Black Sabbath theme stuff tshirt cd ect I got it for my ex who loves them His mom passed this year so I put a lot of thought into what he would actually love not pretend too so he was pretty upset when ozzy died But I scored major birthday points when he saw what i got him he almost Cried but i stopped him plus The album and tshirt is going up in price price every hour he will be missed by all music lovers

Great album

THE BAND: Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals Tony Iommi - Guitar Geezer Butler - Bass guitar Bill Ward - Drums THE SOUND: Good mixed.The down tuning of the guitars and bass brought about an even heavier sound than what was heard in earlier records. The heavy, down-tuned sound also helped take Sabbath's slow, sludgy sound a step further. Distorted riffs, tortured solos, crushing bass, wailing vocals,there is plenty of everything any fan of the early Sabbath might want. THE TRACKS: Sweet Leaf: Classic opener,song structure with their slow, crushing grooves and faster middle parts,certainly ranks as a defining stoner metal song, making its references to marijuana use.Iommi recalls "We all played Sweet Leaf while stoned" After Forever: This has a riff that likely launched many a NWOBHM band.The lyrics philosophizes about death and the afterlife in an openly religious fashion that offered a blueprint for the career of Christian doom band Trouble Embryo: Is a 25 second instrument solo, placed just to fill Children of the Grave: Is driven by a galloping rhythm that would later pop up on a slew of IRON MAIDEN tunes, among many others.This song posits a stark choice between love and nuclear annihilation.One of Sabbath's BEST SONGS. Orchid: is a more complete instrumental,whit which balances, but does seem a bit shallow. Lord of this World: Begins with a lurching, stop-start riff that you'll be dying to hum along to. The voice of Ozzy sound amazing and the guitars make your ribcage vibrate.This is the sound that has become all but Sabbath's TRADEMARK. Solitude: Written by Bill Ward,is musically like a Jethro Tull or Moody Blues song with flutes and bells, but the depressive lyrics help it fit in with the rest of the album. Into the Void: Which shortens the distances between the multiple sections of the band's previous epics.And there's the CORE of the album. Tony and Geezer play off of and against each other to perfection.You feel all the power of the band in this song.

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Masterpeice

Powerful rock, beautifully balanced by the gentle and incredibly transportive balladry of two songs: ‘Solitude’, a melancholy yet calming (that flute makes it feel so mystical and dreamlike - there’s a spaghetti western vibe too which I love), and ‘Orchid’, a super hypnotic instrumental which evokes many feelings and memories. The heavier rock songs are equally memorable in every aspect - especially love ‘After Forever’ and ‘Into the Void’. Master of Reality is an impactful and rewarding album and it will always remain a classic. Love the Vol.4 follow-up album too - ‘Changes’ can make anyone cry and ‘Tomorrow’s Dream’, ‘Wheels of Confusion / The Straightener’ and ‘Supernaut’ are epic…ROCK MAESTROS!

Unglaublich Gut

Ce commentaire concerne uniquement la réédition vinyle de Sanctuary. J'avais lu tout et son contraire sur ce pénultième repressage des premiers Sabbaths concernant leur qualité. Je possède des pressages WWA utilisant les mêmes matrices que les Vertigo (mais un chouilla fatigués...) et j'avoue que ces nouvelles versions Sanctuary sonnent largement aussi bien. Pas de tonnes de basses rajoutées, une batterie bien claire et un équilibre général excellent. Bref, si comme moi vos vinyls de BS présentent quelques signes d'usure, je vous recommande chaudement l'achat de ces nouvelles versions Sanctuary. (et il y a aussi le CD gratuit avec, pratique pour la voiture..)

Tremendous value in this release. A whole extra vinyl full of unreleased versions of songs and both discs are clean and clear offering up great sound quality at the single disc price. Doesn't make sense to buy another version of this release.