Album of the Minute – Black Sabbath – Paranoid
Nov 20, 2009 by Dave
This week’s album of the minute comes from Black Sabbath and is their second album, released just 7 months after their first album in September of 1970. This album arguably is Black Sabbath’s best album. With hits like “War Pigs”, “Iron Man” and the album titled song “Paranoid” is a commercial success as well as a ground breaking album as far as the progression of mainstream heavy metal. This album, much like Black Sabbath’s first album, revisits themes of war, mental illness, horror and drug use. Paranoid is ranked #130 in Rolling Stones top 500 albums and is certified quadruple platinum by selling over 4 million copies. Whether you’re a lifelong Sabbath fan or someone looking to check out the roots of heavy metal Paranoid is always a great go to album and my Album of the Minute.
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