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Paranoid
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Binding: Audio CD
Brand: BLACK SABBATH
EAN: 0075992732727
Label: Warner Bros / Wea
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
MPN: 075992732727
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Warner Bros / Wea
Release Date: October 25, 1990
Studio: Warner Bros / Wea
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Editorial Review:
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Though most of Black Sabbath's classic material from this album ("War Pigs," "Iron Man," "Fairies Wear Boots," and the title track) can also be found on the collection We Sold Our Soul for Rock & Roll, Paranoid is essential for the completist. One of the best albums from one of the bands to define heavy metal, this album is chock-full of the best stuff from Sabbath's Osbourne years. (Where else will you be able to hear "Rat Salad?") The music isn't exactly complex, but it doesn't need to be; its importance lies in its evocative power, with which any teenager will be able to identify. --Genevieve Williams
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Essential
This is the earliest LP that I would truly call "Heavy Metal," although there were shades of what was to come (NIB) on Sabbath's self titled debut. As someone raised on speed metal, I didn't think I would enjoy the plodding pace of most of the songs on this work (except Paranoid itself), but I was pleasantly surprised. Iommi's sinister riffs manage benefit from the plodding pace and need to be at 200 bpm to be "heavy."
As much as Rubber Soul and Desperado, this CD should be in the ... Read More
Rating: - One Of The Greatest Albums Of All Time - It's Not Just A "Metal Record"
I grew up fearing Black Sabbath because of my strong religious upbringing. I was shocked to hear Satan's name used in a song; I didn't know if that was censorable or not at the time. When I was 11, I would sneak off on my bike with my Walkman, and I always heard "War Pigs" just about everyday on KNAC. It gave me such a heavy feeling at the time, but I knew that I liked it somehow.
Well, when I finally moved out on my own, I made up for lost time and sowed my wild metal oats.
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Rating: - Good Samaratin
This review may not be very helpful. Because I ordered this item (and some other previous Amazon.com music), for a friend who hasn't any access to the Internet and limited transportation. And I know my friend likes this album/CD, I personally do not care for Black Sabbath.
Rating: - One of the best, ever. Simple as that.
Every moment is PURE metal, losing most of the bluesy sounds from the first album... and virtually every song is metal perfection. It's one of the very, very, VERY few albums that I listen to all the way through every time. In the car, I will detour a few blocks around, just to let "Fairies Wear Boots" finish. No, I'm not kidding.
Best listened to at antisocial levels of volume. I can't wait to hear the remastering job on the Black Box set...
Rating: - Black Sabbath, "Paranoid", 1970
By far one of the greatest Black Sabbath albums ever realesed. And by far an essential CD for anyone too have on there iPod or on CD. Every song on here is great the two greatest songs though are of course, Paranoid, and Iron Man.
1. War Pigs/Lukes Wall, 5/5 stars
2. Paranoid, 5/5 stars
3. Planet Caravan, 3/5 Stars
4. Iron Man 5/5 Stars
5. Electric Funeral 5/5 Stars
6. Hand Of Doom 5/5 Stars
7. Rat Salad 5/5 Stars
8. Fairies Wear Boots/Jack The Stripper, ... Read More
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