Black Sabbath belongs, alongside Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, one of the three big rock bands of the early Seventies, the generation that has so far been most influential. Black Sabbath can confidently than the original band of heavy metal are called: My never-seen-before dark and heavy, viscous and knarziger sound has a whole genre not only influences but coined. Nevertheless, stands out from all the Black Sabbath them nacheifernden metal bands, as it is musically clearly audible that one primarily a classic rock band, if has also gone astray, right. The first album that I consider here a review, already has some typical characteristics of the band: the dark, ominous and pessimistic Sound, with its roller-like Drive and Ozzy Osbournes nölendem singing. Nevertheless, it is still here mostly to blues rock, recorded in one day in a thoroughly structured jam session. Hence the elaborate song structures later albums missing, everything seemed much more spontaneous and like extempore. The future course of the tape is already more than hinted. 1. Black Sabbath The epitome of Black Sabbath songs and Ursong of Heavy Metal. The opener lacks any Blue elements and is characterized by an extremely heavy, slow riff and the evocative drums. The interplay between the two instruments give the song a threatening atmosphere. Most, however, Osbourne singing emphasizes the sound never better than in this song. His voice here appears stronger and more voluminous than on later albums and achieved a more penetrating effect. The highlight of the song is the fast final section whose rumbling riff to the classics of the Metal and the most frequently cited Reef figures among these genres. Note 1 2. The Wizard In this song a symbiosis of heavy guitar riffing and blue-heavy style of play takes place. Unmistakable is the harmonica figure Osbournes belonging despite their simplicity to the most ingenious of its kind. The song is extremely impulsive and marked by remarkable breaks and an overall extremely dynamic drumming. In this regard, it is probably the best song on the album. Note 1 3. Behind the Wall of Sleep A strange, almost ecstatic flow and a swirling rhythm make this short song remarkable. The song works here and has been distorted sound technically highly modified. The song spreads a certain surreal atmosphere and acts like a dance song for LSD trips. Simple but great. Note 1 4. NIB One of the Sabbath legends. The beginning of his bass solo, which then leads into a highly distorted riff. Finally, a mid-tempo rocker developed with a slightly ironic text that will be put forward grandiose. Especially those vocals, where almost only percussion can be heard in the background, in which Ozzy's voice rises swelling, proving its unique Qualitären than that of a singer who can recite perfectly combines gloomy, plaintive pieces. A timeless classic. Note 1 5. Evil Woman This song is a medium fast, simple, a bit monotonous acting rock song. But not bad, he can not compete with the previous numbers are. Note 3 6. Sleeping Village The quiet and mysterious beginning song with its soft guitar part and Osbournes wonderfully gloomy song degenerates into a long improvisation. Here is Iommis Solo infatuation for the first time really clear. The song goes on almost immediately in the next song. Note 2 7. The Warning A slow, very moody rock song. Score 2+ 8. Wicked World The song begins brilliantly and has a distinctive, hasty Drive. Then begins a strange, howling reef and to hear Ozzy's voice like a bullhorn. If you follow the line of the song beginning, he would have become even better. He is, however, as regards the impact on the metal, progressive. Score 2+ Conclusion: The first and also one of the best Black Sabbath albums.
