Someone recently asked me what my favorite metal album was and I struggled for days until I listened to this album again. It may not be “metal” by a lot of people’s standards but it’s iconic and the music is gold. I think most people who think of Black Sabbath or haven’t heard this album have done so because they don’t like metal would be pleasantly surprised.
Iommi’s riffs on this album are absolutely legendary and the bluesy/metal/rock sound are one of a kind, even compared to their other albums.
Thanks for the thread.