Vol. 4

Thought it was gonna be death metal screaming down the mic... Actually really enjoyed it

Classic Black Sabbath. Though not quite on par with their previous two albums, Vol 4 is still excellent. The riffs are as heavy as ever and the whole group seems exceptionally comfortable and in their element. I particularly liked Snowblind, and I also enjoyed Changes, which marks a big departure from Sabbath's normal sound.

I’ve got often ignored Black Sabbath because I have never liked any similar bands. But they are consistently good. The main reason I am doing this challenge is to force myself to visit music I’ve missed, ignored or discounted for whatever reason. So a Big Black Sabbath Success (BBSS) on that front.

While I feel is a solid album, is nowhere as classic and epic as the first two albums.

When I looked over the track list I struggled to recognize any songs. So I started to look at their other albums and it's weird that Paranoid is like their only radio album, with maybe a song or two elsewhere. I would have loved to hear this in the time, because now it has just a classic rock feel and a bit dated. I want to be smashed by the weight of these tracks being the heaviest stuff I've heard. Some genres I have a better ability to take the time gap out of my ear-quation. It's a fine album and I think it's kind of a bummer some of these tracks don't get the exposure they should have had. Favorite track "Supernaut" 3.5/5

I was surprised how much I liked this one! 🤘

Solid album

A more mellow Black Sabbath album that has lovely moments

And this for me is very sadly the point at which Sabbath albums start to include some filler feeling tracks. Still, 4 albums in isn’t too bad going. Some absolute killer tracks on here, such as Supernaut (which spawned whole bands sounds on its own), Tomorrows Dream, Snowblind. But it’s something about the production and some of the song writing which feels a bit hollow in places, and just doesn’t have the same oomph and swagger/swing as the earlier stuff. But that’s a mega high bar. I’ll give it a slightly harsh 4.

I had listened to a little Black Sabbath other than their Paranoid album, so I knew they weren't a one-trick pony (like Guns 'n' Roses). Yet, this still surprised me -- I don't think anyone would put this in their top three Sabbath albums. Nonetheless, it's very good. It doesn't have a hard rock anthem on par with some of their best, but "Supernaut" and "Cornucopia" are very good. And it's the slower songs that actually make the album. 4 stars.

classic metal album by the all time greats, everyone should hear this one absolutely essential

Not my favorite Sabbath album, but still a classic. Heavy, catchy in parts, dynamic. Gotta skip "Changes" though.

riffs emerging from the lake of time. very important band

Actually really dig this

Great early metal album from giants of the genre as they start to experiment. Knocking a point off because of FX.

Love their sound

While I acknowledge that the mixing is ass half the time and the album is practically just Black Sabbath trying to be Led Zeppelin for some reason, it is extraordinarily fun with riffs for days, tunes to split a head open, surprisingly even decent vocals from nasal king Ozzy, and every other song a classic (and a handful of duds in between, sadly, but whattaryagonnadoo)

Absolutely killer album. Great early era metal and some of the true GOATs

Poetic heavy metal

Great album. Up there in their top albums. Changes, Snowblind and Supernaut are highlights.

Great album by the masters themselves. Not their best but far from their worst.

A few interesting songs and most of it sounding like acid songs

What a wonderful listen, this album has a bit of everything for everybody to listen to! I might need another listen to fully adore it

yep i get it

Love me some black sabbath first full album of theirs I've listened to. It was as hard, heavy with a little melancholic tenderness ml.

Solid album!!! Didn’t like it as much as Paranoid but still very nice. Last tracks slaps

Thoughts before listening: I love Black Sabbath, and Paranoid is one of the best albums I have heard from this project. I know that this is one of their classic albums, but I feel like I don't know as many of the songs on this one. I am sure it will be great. Review: Definitely not as many well known songs on this one as compared to the earlier albums, but this is still great. Black Sabbath was just so good with riffs and had a sound that was fully their own. The metal songs are obviously great on here (i.e. "Supernaut" and "Snowblind"), but I also love the tender ballad curveball they throw in "Changes". All in all another enjoyable listen from Sabbath. 4-stars

Liked it more than I thought. The song “Changes” is the theme song of the cartoon “Big Mouth”. I never knew it was by Black Sabbath. Crazy juxtaposition there lmao

Black Sabbath seems to be one of the handful of groups from this era of rock I enjoy

Notable tracks: Wheels of Confusion / The Straightener, Supernaut, Cornucopia

### **Black Sabbath - Vol. 4: In-Depth Review** **Introduction** "Vol. 4," released in 1972, marks Black Sabbath's fourth studio album and a pivotal moment in the band's career. As heavy metal pioneers, Black Sabbath continued to explore and refine their sound with this record. This review delves into the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and overall influence, providing a balanced analysis of its strengths and weaknesses. **Lyrics** The lyrics on "Vol. 4" reflect a band grappling with the dichotomy of their success and the hedonistic lifestyle it afforded them. Themes of escapism, substance abuse, and existential angst permeate the album. 1. **Wheels of Confusion/The Straightener**: The album opens with a track that delves into the disillusionment of adulthood. The lyrics convey a sense of lost innocence and the harsh realities of life, encapsulated in lines like "Lost in the wheels of confusion, running through valleys of tears." 2. **Tomorrow's Dream**: This song captures a desire to escape from pain and heartache, with Ozzy Osbourne's plaintive vocals expressing a longing for a brighter future. The refrain "I'm leaving tomorrow at daybreak" highlights a yearning for change and renewal. 3. **Changes**: A poignant ballad, "Changes" stands out for its emotional depth and departure from the band's heavier sound. The lyrics, which talk about the end of a relationship, reveal a vulnerability not often associated with Black Sabbath. Lines like "I'm going through changes" resonate with a universal sense of loss and transformation. 4. **Supernaut**: This track's lyrics are celebratory and hedonistic, reflecting the band's indulgence in the rock 'n' roll lifestyle. "I've seen the future and I've left it behind" captures a sense of living in the moment, free from concerns about the consequences. 5. **Snowblind**: Perhaps the most direct song about substance abuse, "Snowblind" deals with the band's cocaine addiction. The lyrics are candid and raw: "My eyes are blind but I can see, the snowflakes glisten on the tree." This metaphor for cocaine use is both haunting and poetic. **Music** Musically, "Vol. 4" showcases Black Sabbath's evolution, blending their trademark heavy riffs with more experimental elements. 1. **Instrumentation**: Tony Iommi's guitar work is a highlight throughout the album, delivering powerful riffs and solos that are both innovative and influential. Songs like "Supernaut" and "Cornucopia" feature complex and memorable guitar lines. Geezer Butler's bass playing complements Iommi's guitar, providing a solid and dynamic foundation. Bill Ward's drumming is versatile, ranging from the hard-hitting beats of "Under the Sun/Every Day Comes and Goes" to the subtler rhythms of "Laguna Sunrise." 2. **Arrangements**: The arrangements on "Vol. 4" are more intricate than on previous albums. The band experiments with different time signatures and song structures, creating a more diverse listening experience. "Wheels of Confusion" transitions seamlessly into "The Straightener," showcasing the band's ability to blend multiple musical ideas into a cohesive piece. 3. **Dynamics**: One of the strengths of "Vol. 4" is its dynamic range. The contrast between heavy tracks like "Tomorrow's Dream" and softer, more introspective songs like "Changes" adds depth to the album. The inclusion of instrumental tracks such as "FX" and "Laguna Sunrise" further diversifies the sonic palette. **Production** "Vol. 4" was produced by Patrick Meehan and the band, with Tom Allom engineering. The production reflects both the strengths and weaknesses of early '70s recording technology. 1. **Sound Quality**: The album's sound quality is generally robust, with a warm, analog feel that complements the heavy guitar tones and dense arrangements. However, some tracks suffer from a slightly muddy mix, particularly in the lower frequencies, which can obscure the clarity of the bass and drums. 2. **Innovative Techniques**: The band and producers experimented with various production techniques, such as the use of Mellotron on "Changes" and the phasing effects on "FX." These elements add a layer of sophistication to the album's sound, though they can sometimes feel out of place compared to the more straightforward heavy metal tracks. 3. **Consistency**: While the album benefits from its experimental approach, the production can feel inconsistent at times. The shift from the raw power of "Tomorrow's Dream" to the orchestral flourishes of "Changes" may be jarring for some listeners, though it also showcases the band's versatility. **Themes** The themes on "Vol. 4" are varied, reflecting the band's personal experiences and societal observations. 1. **Disillusionment and Escapism**: Many songs on the album deal with feelings of disillusionment and a desire to escape from reality. This is evident in tracks like "Wheels of Confusion" and "Tomorrow's Dream," where the lyrics express a longing to break free from life's hardships. 2. **Substance Abuse**: "Snowblind" is the most explicit example of the band's struggles with addiction, but the theme is present throughout the album. The lyrics often hint at the darker side of fame and the toll it takes on mental and physical health. 3. **Emotional Turmoil**: Songs like "Changes" and "Cornucopia" delve into personal and emotional struggles. The former deals with the end of a relationship, while the latter addresses feelings of existential dread and inner conflict. 4. **Celebration of Life**: Despite the darker themes, there are moments of celebration and hedonism. "Supernaut" is a prime example, with its upbeat tempo and lyrics celebrating the thrill of living in the moment. **Influence** "Vol. 4" has had a lasting impact on the heavy metal genre and beyond. 1. **Musical Legacy**: The album's blend of heavy riffs, intricate arrangements, and experimental elements has influenced countless bands in the metal and rock genres. Tony Iommi's guitar work, in particular, has been cited as a major influence by many guitarists. 2. **Thematic Depth**: The exploration of personal and societal issues in the lyrics set a precedent for future metal bands to tackle complex and often dark themes. This thematic depth has become a hallmark of the genre. 3. **Innovative Production**: The experimental production techniques used on "Vol. 4" have inspired other artists to push the boundaries of what can be achieved in the studio. The use of non-traditional instruments and effects has become more commonplace in modern rock and metal production. **Pros and Cons** **Pros**: 1. **Innovative Guitar Work**: Tony Iommi's riffs and solos are a highlight, showcasing his creativity and technical prowess. Tracks like "Supernaut" and "Snowblind" are prime examples of his influence on the genre. 2. **Diverse Arrangements**: The album's varied song structures and dynamics create a rich and engaging listening experience. The contrast between heavy and softer tracks adds depth to the album. 3. **Emotional Depth**: Songs like "Changes" add an emotional dimension to the album, demonstrating the band's ability to tackle a wide range of themes and moods. 4. **Influence on Future Generations**: "Vol. 4" has had a lasting impact on the heavy metal genre and beyond, influencing countless bands and musicians. **Cons**: 1. **Inconsistent Production**: The production quality varies across the album, with some tracks sounding muddier than others. This can detract from the overall listening experience. 2. **Experimental Missteps**: While the band's willingness to experiment is commendable, not all of the experiments are successful. Tracks like "FX" feel out of place and disrupt the flow of the album. 3. **Thematic Repetition**: Some themes, particularly those related to substance abuse, can feel repetitive. This may diminish the impact of individual songs for some listeners. **Conclusion** "Vol. 4" is a landmark album in Black Sabbath's discography and the broader heavy metal genre. Its blend of innovative guitar work, diverse arrangements, and emotional depth makes it a compelling and influential record. While the album has its flaws, particularly in terms of production consistency and some experimental missteps, its strengths far outweigh its weaknesses. "Vol. 4" remains a testament to Black Sabbath's creativity and enduring legacy, continuing to inspire and influence musicians and fans alike.

Sabbath: 👀 (cracks knuckles menacingly) You: 😐 Sabbath: Drugs? You: No thanks, I’m good. Sabbath: I meant are you in here for drugs? You: Why are you here? Sabbath: Drugs. This album rules.

grossartiger Klassiker, aber listig das das mal als evil/devilish galt

Surprisingly enjoyable for me. Love the Big Mouth theme tune. Fave Tracks: Changes, Snowblind 3.8/5

Not their best, but pretty high up.

so i am listening to this one just a few short weeks after we lost the prince of darkness. i'm familiar with the huge Black Sabbath hits, but Vol. 4 has some absolute bangers that are overshadowed by Iron Man, Paranoid, War Pigs, etc. within this album, 'Changes' is so freakin beautiful. the fact that this heavy ballad is track number three, just shows how confident they are in their writing and composition. Snowblind is a fire song, Under the Sun rocks super hard, and Laguna Sunrise is a surprise heavy hitter. super awesome album, that is just barely outside the perfect 5 stars for me.

Good stuff. Not as strong as their earlier material, but still some of the best in the proto-metal genre. I think Ozzy Osbourne said this was his favourite Black Sabbath album. Tomorrow's Dream has a great, relatively short guitar riff – almost reminiscent of Led Zeppelin (who had recently reached their songwriting peak in terms of iconic riffs). Contrast it to tracks like Supernaut, which have single riffs lasting the length of an entire verse. (Dang.) The bass is also not to be underestimated in either of these two tracks, pumping out some dynamic, melodic lines even as it's mixed underneath the lead guitar. I'm normally pretty indifferent to mellotron as an alternative to strings, but I really think strings would've suited the song Changes much better. The mellotron contrasts a little too sharply with the warmer piano timbre. Osbourne's vocal has a bit of a harsh attack on the melody here, where something a little mellower would've worked better. As far as ballads go, Black Sabbath has better to offer – but that's not to say this isn't a fantastic track. (It is.) The piano riff is played with gentle emotion, and it's one of the more memorable parts of the album. Snowblind is a solid track, showcasing the drums more than anything else. The percussion is very forward in the mix, overlaying a repeating two-chord sequence, so the drum patterns and fills are easy to latch onto. (Man, the musicianship in this band is impressive.) The following track, Cornucopia, has a completely different drum sound; while they seem similarly active to the previous track, there's some kind of mute (or mic adjustment) that's mellowing the sound out. Fun choice – I'm interested to hear how hard-hitting this track would be with a more "live" mix. Overall, this album's pretty dang great. Each song showcases a different facet of Black Sabbath (and heavy metal music as a whole), and it's cool to see Black Sabbath testing the waters. 4/5 Key tracks: Tomorrow's Dream, Changes, Supernaut, Under the Sun

Great

Before the start of this Project, there were a lot of bands that I lumped together as 'not for me'. What I've discovered is that while a band like Deep Purple is indeed deserving of that category, I'd really screwed the pooch by putting Black Sabbath (and Led Zep!) in there too. This is a really, really good album. Very spacey, heavy without becoming noise, great vocals and enough variety in the songs to keep it interesting. The only song I knew - Changes - is a little bit too overwrought, but I really like how that's followed up by FX and Supernaut, as it totally breaks the spell. Good stuff.

Never listened to this before for some reason, despite liking the three earlier Sabbath albums. This absolutely stands up to the rest of them and shows their range of sounds. I can't really get over how good Changes is and how different it is to their heavier tracks. Very close to 5*, might be there after a few more listens. Fav tracks: Changes, Snowblind, Cornucopia

Very solid album coming from the pre British wave of metal. The thing that jumps out at me the most is the similarities with Led Zeppelin though Ozzy’s voice is much more suited to the heavy side than Robert Plants. Snowblind is my favorite track here, but aside from the track that is basically just 2 mins of discordant sounds they are all good.

4/5

What an album. Tomorrow's Dream, Supernaut, Snowchild and the opener and closer are the Standouts.

Exactly the kind of thing I was hoping for with this project -- an album that I really enjoyed (and will be looking to add to the collection) that I never would have listened to before simply because of the band.

Love Sabbath and think I always will. Is it their strongest album, not in my opinion but still amazing.

Was never heavily into them as much as others in the genre (almost all of which followed them), but really enjoyed this album

I enjoyed that a lot more than I was expecting. Definitely one to revisit.

This album kicks ass. I listened to it twice today. This is probably dumb but my favorite track is Changes.

A real pleasure to listen to

The album ranges from amazing to average and so back and forth. If I wanted to listen to it every day, I would skip some tracks.

Not my favorite Black Sabbath album but still good enough.

Despite "knowing" a bunch of their music, I think this is the first Sabbath album I've listened to from start to finish, and I gotta say - I'm a fan. More so than I expected to be. I actually listened to this one twice which is rare for me in this daily album endeavor. I'm taking half a star off for a couple of weaker songs (FX??!) and rounding down because I just don't see this in the very top tier but I am very pleasantly surprised at this and look forward to the next Sabbath album that comes along.

Changes чья песня то ?

Bare sejt, og stilsilkert hele vejen igennem. Hvis man kan lide hvad man høre her, så kan man lide alt med Black Sabbath. 😁👌

Nogle tracks fungerer bedre for mig end andre. Der er desværre lidt for mange fyld tracks, og her tænker jeg ikke kun på FX. Men når det rocker, så rocker det tungt🤘🏻 Og så fungerer både piano-balladen og den akustiske hyldest til havet overraskende godt på et tidligt heavy album. Hvem vidste at Black Savbath kunne det? Ikke mig 😅

Strong start, decent mix of tracks. The whisper of "cocaine" on Snowblind is comical - Spinal Tap had to base their act on something. Still a solid and enjoyable album

the rockers that once validated many rebellious angsty now-grandparents. NEVER LET THE SPIRIT DIE!!!!!

I underestimated them.

Classic

This sounds exactly like I would expect an early 70s heavy metal pioneer to sound. Very raw and unpolished. At times I felt like I was listening to Soundgarden in the 90s. Cool stuff even now and would have probably been amazing to discover when it was first released. "Changes" and "Laguna Sunrise" felt a little out of place, but I'll allow it.

This is not my favorite album from them, but it's from one of my favorite bands, I can't be objective on it.

Showcases the heavy metal sound but also showed a breadth of sound with Laguna Sunrise and Changes. Supernaut is an excellent song. Ozzie's voice definitely because a classic sound in its own right. Lyrics are not bad overall but overall are hit or miss for me.

"Changes" and "Laguna Sunrise" are great. The rest is trippy, weird proto-death metal. 3.5 rounded up.

Het voelt een beetje als meer van het zelfde, meer heavy metal uit de beginjaren. Geen gebrul, geen grafherrie, gewoon muziek maken. Met een lollig instrumentaaltje ertussen. Dus vooruit maar weer.

De grote namen zijn aan de beurt. Na Led Zeppelin krijgen we nu Black Sabbath. Maar eens even goed voor gaan zitten. Het album Black Sabbath kregen we al eerder van ze. Nummer 4 kan daar toch niet aan tippen. Ik mis het mysterieuze samengaan van schijnbaar uiteenliggende zang en muziek. Opvallend is dat ik juist het afwijkende Changes het fijnst vind om te luisteren. Goed, flink minder dan het eerste album. Maar ik kan er een ruim punt van aftrekken en nog steeds kom ik op een mooie 4. Stelregel voor een 4 voor mijzelf; zou ik het nog eens opzetten? Jazeker! Heb ik al gedaan!

We hebben al 2 albums gehad van Black Sabbath en die heb ik allebei een 5 gegeven. Ook dit album zou ik een 5 kunnen geven, want ik vind het heerlijk om naar te luisteren. Maar eerlijk gezegd voegt het niet zo heel veel toe in vergelijking met de eerdere albums. Het wreekt zich misschien dat er niet een echte signature song opstaat. Het instrumentale Laguna Sunrise kende ik al wel, maar verder is het bekendste nummer natuurlijk Changes. Wat beter past in het 'solo' oeuvre van Ozzy wat mij betreft. En daar kom ik gelijk bij het volgende punt: waarom staat het solodebuut van Ozzy niet in deze lijst? Blizzard of Ozz heeft namelijk het iconische Crazy Train, en ook Mr Crowley is een bekend nummer. Verder speelde de legendarische (en legendarisch omgekomen) gitarist Randy Rhoads op dat album. Ingredienten te over om dat album in de snoblijst op te nemen wat mij betreft. Dus ga ik dat album nu uiteraard even opzetten, want dat verdient mijn 5 sterren wel. En ondanks dat ik dit 4e album van Black Sabbath een 5 zou kunnen geven, krijgt het het aantal sterren dat ze zelf waarschijnlijk al wel hadden verwacht gezien de titel.

I had never heard this album before but enjoyed it.

A solid Black Sabbath project. Had I not been introduced to Sabbath I might have been more suprised by the quality of this one. 'Changes' shows Sabbath's range with more of a ballad style song which I think is executed well. Most of the album is quality, the band is really in their bag on this project. I don't think there were as many sonic risks but it's all very well executed. Favorite song was Snowblind. Closing track was also very strong. The guitar on this album is really strong, it takes a powerful instrumental to pair with Ozzie's voice and Sabbath really came through with a good balance on this album. It's a great collection of tracks that feel like the band has found their sound but they aren't stagnating on it. Worth noting that I listened to the 2021 remaster. Not sure how the original sounds and it sounds gorgeous..

Good cover, they changed some lyrics though…“Ch-ch-ch-changes, turn and face the strange…time may change me, but I can’t trace time”

I have this on vinyl and I've already listened through it multiple times.

Fun, more intricate, more complicated, darker

Never really listened to Black Sabbath, just know the more famous tracks. Yeah, liked it.

Black Sabbath on the softer side with a mix of their classic heavy riffs and rocking, enjoyed this one all the way through.

I like this in the end, it's on the better end of the rock that I consistently rate 2 and 3, so I'll give it a 4.

This wasn't what I was expecting. It was a softer, blues-ier Black Sabbath. I liked it.

Day109 - i didn’t think i knew any of these songs but i realized black sabbath is ubiquitous and i hear these songs in tv shows and ringtones

Slaps

Pretty cute!

I ignored all non-Paranoid Sabbath albums for a while, but then gave the first five or six albums a listen not that long ago, and really liked them. This is maybe my second or third listen to Volume 4 and I keep finding stuff to like. It certainly doesn’t top Paranoid and I’d have to listen to Master of Reality again to compare them, but, standing on its own separate from one of the best discographies in rock, this is a great album. Maybe someone will correct me but I think of these first Sabbath albums as essentially creating the genre of heavy metal and establishing some of its earliest and most enduring tropes. It blows my mind.

Solid

I love how Ozzy is The Prince of Darkness but also sings Changes. Good metal has range and emotion and Sabbath is great at it.

Interesting stuff going on here. Some real gems, like Changes and Supernaut. But I almost hesitate to go with a higher score here because of some of the choices for the album as a whole. I like a lot of it but it has some almost jarring tonal shifts. But aside from that view it has peeked my intrest to dig a little deeper with Sabbath.

One of the most surprising finds doing the 1001 Albums Generator is how much I like Black Sabbath. Vol. 4 only continues this trend. 4 stars!

Not as much of a metal sounding album as Black Sabbath’s style usually commences, but that isn’t entirely a horrible thing. It’s nice that they delve into a little experimentation with Vol. 4 and ‘Changes’ is undoubtedly a highlight for me. I had no clue this was the original!! To begin with I thought they were simply sampling Charles Bradley’s title track of his album ‘Change’ then I got to the end and realised it was identical. I them checked the dates on both and realised Black Sabbath’s version was released 40 years before Charles Bradleys and I felt a fool, it came as a complete shock to me especially since I would never have corollated them to such a style but here we are. Love that track. Another highlight for me is Supernaut, it has an incredible sound and plays brilliantly, however after this track I find there is a large downhill ride, each track steadily declining in quality after the other until eventually the final track Under The Sun, concluding the album with a bang. This is my third and final highlight of the album, it begins with a drum riff and throughout the song the other instruments compliment and assist the drums inceptively, this works so well and makes for a really strong final track. 80/100

im not the biggest black sabbath fan. decent record but i much prefer sabbath bloody sabbath and paranoid. low 7/10

Heavy metal, hard rock. A pretty enjoyable album full of riffs. I definitely enjoy other Black Sabbath albums over this one, I prefer the doom roots rather then just heavy metal. Ozzy is still great though, good lyrics and delivery. Like I said, full of riffs, but that's kinda where my enjoyment mostly ends. I like some of the softer moments in this record, and I especially liked Changes with it's piano and sombre mood. Some of the instrumental moments were great too, loved when so gs would get a little psychedelic with it. I think overall it's a good album but it's just missing the hits, the melodies, that other early Black Sabbath albums have. Would like to revisit in maybe a discog run, other than that just choice songs. 4/10

Not my favorite Sabbath, but a strong effort nontheless. Their cocaine album. Carries their signature sound with some evidence of development and maturation in their songwriting. The album is definitely heavy, but still had more sensitive and lighter moments. Lots and lots of riffs. As per usual, they’re great riffs and playing across the board. Iommi and Butler light it up, Ward holds it all together, and Ozzy does his Ozzy thing.

Polished Sabbath. They may have been flying high on grade-A coke for the entire album, but Iommi knew precisely what the sound should be from his seat in the booth. Compared to some sloppier work on Paranoid and Master of Reality, nearly everything on this project screams practice, despite the handicaps of a variety of intoxicating substances. From the driving "Wheels of Confusion" to the sorrowful piano of "Changes" and everywhere in between, little time is wasted, save for maybe "FX" and arguably the waffly "St Vitus Dance". A splendid effort.

FINALLY. It is about time that I got a Black Sabbath album. What's funny is that I got this after an album from The White Stripes. I got white and black. That's funny. Anyways, I am very happy to finally get to this band since, in my opinion, they are one of the most important bands to have ever existed. I say that because, for all intents and purposes, Black Sabbath created metal music. They may not have made the first metal song, but they were the first true metal band. However, Vol. 4 isn't an album that I've seen a ton of discussion on. My research brought me to the conclusion that this is generally considered to be one of their better albums, but there isn't as much cultural impact for this one compared to the band's other albums on this list, those being their self-titled debut and Paranoid. Despite that, this is a great album. The sound is just amazing. Every member brings something to the table. Tony Iommi's guitar work is practically perfect, Geezer Butler serves as a great bassist, I really like Bill Ward's drumming, and of course, I can't forget about Ozzy Osbourne's impeccable vocals. There's a decent amount of variety on this album. It's mostly heavy, but you also have the song "Changes" which is just a straight up piano ballad. I certainly didn't expect that. There really isn't a bad song on here. I think my favorite may be "Snowblind," which was originally supposed to be a title track before they changed the name of the album. This song is particularly notable to me not just because it may be my favorite of the album, but because it was covered by System of a Down, which is a band that I have gone on record to say that they are my favorite band. Honestly, I don't know which version of the song I like more. This album is great, but I feel like there's probably going to be better on here, so I'll save the 5s for those. High 4/5.

Black Sabbath is always nice, but, to be controversial, I prefer Ronnie James Dio's voice.

I prefer the 3 albums before this one but it's still great

iconic the beer thief

Changes is cool!

Sabbath isn't my favorite band, but the first four albums are hard to deny. 4/5

Great!!!

Better than I thought it would be. Changes is just a banger

Really surprised by how much I liked this.

Changes is an amazing song and really stood out. The rest of the album was good as well

A solid hard rock/metal album with everything one expects of Black Sabbath. Heavy riffs, solid drums, Ozzy's sometimes eery voice, and, as a counterpoint, Changes and Laguna Sunrise. And let's forget FX entirely.

Gotta love Ozzy!!!!! This album was a great listen front to back!

I didn’t know any songs before but I thoroughly enjoyed this! Slow, sludgey, and doomy, you can see how Black Sabbath gave birth to metal

I have to admit I inwardly groaned when this came up to review so soon after Paranoid. But this feels like a very different beast. With some stripped back tracks, including the instrumental Laguna Sunrise, and Ozzy's more established and plaintive vocals, I found this an unexpectedly soothing listen. Favourite track: Changes

Ok yeah this is good. Hit my head on the car rear view mirror peaking at Cornucopia. 4s and 5s but I think I'll land this at a 4

Gritty, proggy and wild! A serving of essential metal.

Good rock album. Really enjoyed Under the Sun.

Better than most sabbath albums.

This album was a fun listen. It has slick riffs and the messing around tracks like FX and Laguna Sunrise were good breaks from the "action". Overall a good album.

Surprisingly pleasant. I did not expect Bkack Sanbath to make good background music while studying Grimm fairy tales. So many decapitations in both….

Deutlich besser als erwartet!

Always a good time with a Sabbarh album - meaty, dark and fun. Nice addition of Changes and of course Snowblind are the obvious standouts but there really is no bad song here.

Hell yeah

Similar to other Sabbath that I have listened to. I dig the kind of medieval sound. Not sure what that is but I think it's really cool

Black Sabbath are one of the central pioneers in the metal genre, while Beatle song's such as Helter Skelter or I want you or Jimi Hendrix's Manic depression were also very heavy it's Black Sabbath that puts the whole package together. The low end heavy and at times dissonant riffs, the iconic imagery, the often times dark lyrical themes. What sets Sabbath apart though from other metal icons is their versatility, the drummer's funkiness, the authentic vulnerability of Ozzy's lyrics on songs like changes. The riffage of Tony Iommi sometimes leading the way to beautiful almost celtic sounding ballads. This is pure metal, darkness explored in a way that is meaningful and real. Not the cartoonish "edgy-ness" of later bands, nor the dick-measuring contest of who can shred faster or play louder. Heavy, funky and at times beautiful 4.5 stars

Snowblind var bra, Changes inte dålig men inte heller bäst. Kommer antagligen inte lyssna jättemycket på skivan men får ändå en 4a för det förtjänar den.

Helvete vilken bra första låt. Den sätter sig direkt. På första lyssningen. Underbart. Håller väldigt hög nivå rakt igenom.

4.25

This album is great! The riffs! Ohhh the riffs! It's retreat going back in Ozzy's career and hearing just how incredible he was. His voice was fantastic in this record. He adds so much emotion with his voice to the song Changes. Typically I want riff forward, heavy Sabbath, but this was easily welcomed. There really isn't a bad song on this record. Except the song FX - why even put that song on this record? It doesn't need its own track listing... It's stupid. Keep it at the end of a song, or make it a lead in? Even at that, it isn't good to even be any of the aforementioned. The acoustic guitar and the strings in Laguna Sunrise is beautiful. Very peaceful. A great contrast to what one would expect from Sabbath. Usually with records I don't want a lot of songs. I want quality songs over quantity. But this album felt too short for me. A lot of short songs. But they're great songs. Definitely would listen to again. Can't wait to hear more Sabbath!

Bão

I'm surprised by how much I liked this album, given that I know very little about Black Sabbath and associate Ozzy Osbourne with the early-aughts reality TV show about his family more than anything else. Vol. 4 made me feel a lot of different emotions: moody, elated, introspective, hyped, etc. Would listen again.

"Vol. 4" by Black Sabbath is a testament to the band's evolution and experimentation. Released in 1972, this album marks a departure from their earlier heavy blues sound, incorporating elements of hard rock and even progressive rock. Tracks like "Supernaut," "Snowblind," and "Changes" showcase the band's musical diversity, with heavy riffs, intricate arrangements, and poignant lyrics. The production on the album is also notable, with Tony Iommi's guitar work shining through alongside Geezer Butler's bass lines and Bill Ward's drumming. Lyrically, "Vol. 4" explores themes of addiction, introspection, and social issues, adding depth to the band's sonic palette. While not as commercially successful as some of their other albums, "Vol. 4" is a critical favorite and a fan favorite, showcasing the band at the height of their creative powers. Overall, "Vol. 4" is a standout album in Black Sabbath's discography, showcasing their musical evolution and fearless experimentation. It earns a solid 4/5 rating for its boldness and musicality.

It isn't as good as Paranoid but it still has charm. It's my first time listening to this so it might grow on me. "Changes" is a nice song, different from Black Sabbath's back catalogue but it's fine as itself. Another highlight is "Supernaut". I'll give it a 4.

Even with the MASSIVE drug and alcohol abuse, Black Sabbath put out an amazing record. A veritable blueprint for Heavy Metal albums to come.

Ozzy: Boobs Sharon: boobs ozzy? Ozzy: These filmmakers are just f***** boobs Kid: what do u mean dad Ozzy: well they’re using the same f***** joke as the last Austin powers movie. Ozzy is a legend. I liked this a lot more than I anticipated

Really enjoyed the album. Was surprised to see Changes on there/had no clue it was them. Very pleased to see a well-known band like Black Sabbath deliver on an album that isn’t considered their best or most well known. Felt very content/satisfied listening to the album.

I’m pretty sure this is the first Black Sabbath album I’ve listened to from beginning to end. I can firmly say I’ve enjoyed this listen through and the album simply rocks. The instrumentals hit hard with great solos, and the two slower songs don’t feel like a drag. Snowblind is a journey and I loved every second. Will listen to this one again next time I’m jonesing for some classic rock.

Wow I can’t believe Black Sabbath did a cover of the big mouth theme song

Would like to see phish cover this album

not their best one....

I liked this a lot more than I thought I would!

Wasnt blown away by the album, but it is Black Sabbath. A bad song of theirs is still good.

3.8

Nice! Felt like we needed something strong and harder hitting after a few days of mediocrity. As per, I well enjoyed this. Bluesy goodness.

A bunch of my Metalhead friends said that they're going to kick my ass after I admitted that I did not know that the theme song to the TV show Big Mouth was a Black Sabbath cover until I was prompted to listen to this entire album for the first time today

Great album. Never really listened to Sabbath but I probably should listen to more of that 70s stuff.

4/5

Black Sabbath Vol 4 isn't my favourite Sabbath, not by a long shot, but any Sabbath is still better than most other music. It's heavy, driving metal with plenty of unique quirks that lift it beyond what a lot of other bands were doing in the same space in the 70s, and Ozzy's voice is unique and among the very best of the genre as always. Letdown is Changes, I've never liked the song, the reprisal he did with Kelly years later was fucking atrocious, the original simply bad and out of place on this album. Also, what the fuck is FX? Just a waste of two minutes. It gets a low 4 because everything else is top outside of those two tracks; Supernaut is outstanding, so is Under the Sun.

Enjoyed it more than I thought I would!

Grew up on Ozzy/Sabbath. Easy to add this one to the rotation.

Forgot all about Changes (Track3) Slow emotional Ozzy is great!

Pretty good, Changes is the standout track for me

As of writing this, this is 2nd Black Sabbath album I've listened to (my first being Paranoid not too long ago). Honestly a pretty solid listen, even if it doesn't reach the highs of that release. Kind of surprised to find some more lowkey moments with tracks like Changes and Laguna Sunrise. Killer opening track for sure.

Nice

Surprising first listen for me. I love their first 3 but never found this one growing up, although I’ve heard changes and snowbound previously. It’s a good record and probably falls right at the tail end of the golden era (also below the first 2 Dio records). (3.5/5)

Not their greatest album

I thought this was overall more enjoyable that thief debut album, even if this didn't have as many well known hits. This was much less doom-y to me and I liked the piano incorporated into some of the tracks. This is one I'll probably have to play through a few more times. 4/5

Not usually a metal fan but this album rocks. Every guitar riff and solo is riveting, and the heavy drums and bass make up such a hard-hitting sound.

Vintage metal at its finest. It is cool to listen to the very beginnings of a genre, and the innovative riffs and rhythms that helped establish future musical projects.

Still a banger

4 Vocals as strong as the instruments, both go hand n hand together whilst being able to have their own moments within the songs

Really enjoyed!

Before I had actually heard them, I used to think Black Sabbath was the scariest, heaviest metal band of all-time. And don't get me wrong, they are heavy, but I wish the young version of me had just listened to it -- this is melodic as all hell! The riffs here are about as catchy as any other great classic rock band, and for a band as drugged out as Black Sabbath, they sound powerfully focused on their records. It amazes me how easily they can veer from some of the most rip-roaring guitar licks you've ever heard to a gorgeous ballad like "Changes". '71-'73 Sabbath really hits my sweet spot. Were it not for a few less notable tracks scattered throughout (particularly on side B), this would be an easy five stars. Hell, I'd give it 4.5 if I could.

Hadn't listened before, a bit heavy but enjoyed.

Odlican album

This was excellent. I should listen to more Sabbath.

A heavy, heavy, heavy album; it feels like a great, powerful weight as it bombasts along and Ozzy's vocals are excellent alongside dirty guitars and an insistent, urgent rhythm section. Unlike future iterations of the genre, the production enhances rather than overpowers the songs whilst maintaining a mood. The ballad Changes is a gear shift - one of a few moments on the record for the listener to breath - and is surprisingly emotional and moving. Indeed, a lot surprises to the casual listener, including how tuneful and well constructed the tracks are. Black Sabbath have been a real surprise to me on this listening journey and this is an impressive album to add to the list of records I will revisit.

This was a great listen. I had no idea Changes was written by Black Sabbath. Mind Blown. Killer album from a killer band.

The prince of darkness, the godfather of metal, Ozzy rocked so every other metal and hard rock band could live.

A bit of a stretch to call this metal in my opinion. While it's really good, I just don't think this sound really holds up to the standards of how metal is defined as a genre in its modern form. Anyway, side rant over. This is a really good album. Catchy riffs, great vocals, and lots of diversity in the sounds which makes for a very dynamic album. And while I would call this rock, I of course have to at least appreciate how Black Sabbath are the pioneering band of metal as a genre, and this along with a lot of their other earlier work was extremely influential for other later metal bands.

I liked it more than I expected considering its iconic status and a presumption that it may be overhyped. Picked up for me in the second half, and I enjoyed the musical variation.

This is probably my favourite Sabbath I’ve come across. Something about it seemed to hit the right notes.

wheels of confusion changes supernaut snowblind under the sun

change is an all time classic, 4/5 music, 9/10 rad

I've never been a huge fan of Ozzie's voice so I was skeptical of how I would like this album. To say I was pleasantly surprised would be accurate. I thought this album was good from start to finish. Changes is an absolute gem in this album. When you think of Metal, you think aggressive and loud but this album was metal without being either of those. A genuinely enjoyable album that I will be coming back to.

Changes is an all time great song.

Solid.

Pessoalmente, meu disco favorito do Sabbath. Os riffs de guitarra são muito à frente do tempo, muito pesado e muito grave, parecem rugidos do leão mais foda da selva. Tem espaço pra tudo, até pra uma baladinha em "Changes", que pra mim, é uma das músicas mais bonitas que o Ozzy já escreveu. A música "Cornucopia" basicamente fundou uns 3 subgêneros do metal, sozinha.

Killer riffs and great singing by Ozzy. I also did not expect a ballad from Black Sabbath nor a sweet instrumental. However high the highs of this album are, there are a couple forgettable songs here that keep it from a 5

Heavy rock. Like it 👍some nice relaxing moments too

Really - my first listening to Black Sabbath. I am surprised and it is amazing

Wheels of Confusion un infierno de canción. Casi dejo de escuchar el álbum. Menos mal que no lo hice, porque me ha sorprendido para bien (Changes, Laguna Sunrise)

Okay, although I like all kinds of music, this is simply not my fave so hard to rate. Overall if this is your type, its a hit for sure.

Black Sabbath is Black Sabbath, just listen to them and enjoy.

The first three Sabbath albums displayed an evolution of their sound, making them each heavily influential. Vol 4 doesn’t tread new territory, even though it has a great set of songs. Not a Top 1,001 album in my book.

Awesome, crunchy guitar riffs with upbeat drums that set a faster rhythm. This can be heard in songs like “Under the Sun,” “Supernaut,” and “Cornucopia.” Ozzy’s vocals are clear and themes are pretty metal. “Changes” is melancholy and stars a piano and mellotron as the main instruments. I didn’t know Black Sabbath had a softer side. Skip “FX.” I don’t know what pretentious knob thought that playing the sound effects from drummed objects was a good idea, but fuck that guy. “Laguna Sunrise” is another surprise. It’s a chill instrumental song with complementary acoustic guitars, like if Black Sabbath woke up gently from an all night bender to a beautiful sunrise. Hopeful, relaxing. Cool album, had me banging my head a few times.

great album, but this is ancient history - my ancient history; looking for new soinds from today

Black Sabbath's 'Vol. 4' is an aural expedition into the depths of darkness and musical dexterity. Released in 1972, this opus diverges from their conventional heaviness, embracing a broader soundscape of eerie melodies and electrifying riffs. From the hypnotic allure of 'Snowblind' to the haunting balladry of 'Changes,' the album traverses a spectrum of sonic dimensions. Each track, a testament to the band's multifaceted musical prowess, resonates with a certain intensity, crafting an auditory tapestry that is both unsettling and enthralling. 'Vol. 4' isn't just an album; it's a dark symphony, a testament to Black Sabbath's mastery in forging a sonic path that transcends the boundaries of conventional rock.

Top tier album, but not my favourite Sabbath

An album bursting with musical technicality, atmospheric sound scapes and heavy, doom laden blues rock. Sadly lacking in some of their more obvious belters.

Interesting mix of styles on this album. definite re listen material

Excellent. More instrumental than I expected. Good listening album.

Not bad. Definitely need to be in the right mood/listening space for it. Not background music.

Classic.

Juicy pentatonic goodness courtesy of Geezer and Tony

I really enjoyed this, but found that it doesn't flow very well as an album. They quite cringe "Changes" was never going to fit in anywhere on this album to be fair. Some absolutely iconic riffs on here, not quite as good as Paranoid though obviously.

Good album, but far from their best

Though not as immediately accessible as Sabbath’s first few records, this effort finds the band willing to stretch themselves, most notably on the standout ballad “Changes.” “Supernaut” is a bruising onslaught and “Snowblind” is an immediate classic on first listen. They made better records, but in many ways the band reached their creative high water mark on “Vol. 4.” You can hear why fans love it—it’s peak Sabbath. BTW: Did they run out of energy by the time they got around to titling this one? Maybe due to the incredible run of 4 records (!) from ‘70 - ‘72.

4/5 stars Can’t go wrong with Sabbath.

While it isn't the most "Black Sabbath" of the Black Sabbath records, it's still a solid testament to their talent and influence. Vol. 4 feels like an experimental journey for the band, and as with any good experiment there are some hits and some misses. This one is a net positive for the band, but there are some background items that drag it down a bit. Favorites are Wheels of Confusion, Changes, and Snowblind.

Great album! Long time since I’ve listened to this in like 8th grade. Izzy never disappoints!

Great album. I don't think I've ever listened to it. I listened through twice and enjoyed myself both times. Tomorrow's Dream Supernaut Snowblind Under the Sun / Every Day Comes and Goes all bangers 4/5

Vol 4 over Master of Reality or Heaven and Hell? Sure why not. Always had kind of a hard time with this one, as I don’t love every song here like I do with other Sabbath LPs from the peak days. I do prefer the experimental instrumentals to “Wheels of Confusion” and “Changes”, but I can’t knock this too much, it has two all-timer GOAT Sabbath songs and the band sound as tight as ever. If I could only include 3 of their LPs, this wouldn’t be one, but I still think that the first 6 Ozzy’s and all 3 Dio’s are essential. B+

I didn’t jam out to this as much as Paranoid. The songs were generally softer and more subdued. Good instrumentation.

Really enjoyed this actually some top riffs

Волим жанр и звук али немам неку песму да ми се баш издваја. 7/10

All time classic album

Classical rock album.

1-Wheels of Confusion öncelikle kendisi oldukça güzel bir parça ve dinlerken müzikal anlamda beni çok etkiledi diyebilirim. Biraz fazla uzun sadece. 2-Bu şarkı sanki daha hafif. Tam ad veremedim ama. Belli açılardan biraz hiphopa da kayıyor gibi geldi. 3-Tam cananlık duygusal bir şarkı. Değişiklik yaşamanın duygusal yorumu gibi bir şey olmuş sanki. 4-Bu şarkı da ilginç bir şarkı. Radyo sinyali gibi. Hoşuma gitti. 5-Albümden favori şarkım bu oldu. 6-Kahve yapıp döndüğümde bu şarkıya gelmiş. Oldukça kaliteli bir şarkı belki de albümde en sevdiğim parça diyebilirim. 7-Bu şarkı da iyiydi. Hareketli. Sudoku oynarken arada kaynadı 8-Sakin ama deneysel meditasyon müzikleri gibi,bir de kendimi çobanmış gibi de hissediyorum yani tam olarak köyde inek otlatırken şarkı söyleyen bir melek yanıma iniyor gibi hissettiriyor. 9-Bu şarkı da iyiydi. 10-Şarkının başlığındaki tekrarı anlayabiliyorsunuz. Güzel bir nokta olmuş albüm için.

Classic

Good -but will never be fan of heavy metal

This is probably my least favorite of the “Big 6” Ozzy albums, but it’s still very good, and has “Supernaut,” which is outstanding.

Vol.4 was a pretty dang good album. The songs all had that heaviness i really like when it comes to metal. Ozzy's voice was really good and proves just how talented of a singer he is. Not every song was perfect but all and all, This album was a good listen. Best Song: Under the Sun Worst Song: FX

Excellent. This was a total mood. Love the hardcore electric guitar.

Loved getting this b2b with Sabotage. Vol.4, though only 2 years later, shows a lot of evolution and refinement from the band, both in the technical recording and sound mixing, as well as the musical approach. There's a wider variety of compositions and experimentation with guitar solos. Less uneven than Sabotage. Excellent. Favorite track: Snowblind (those solos!!!)

Slusao bi ponovno

Good, all new songs for me. I’ll definitely check it out again.

I didn't know that I was a Black Sabbath fan until today. Some really good stuff. Not quite sure if it's what I would call Metal, or just 70s Metal. It feels like it's missing something. Just not punchy enough. But really solid.

I don't know if I have ever listened to this album before, and it is much better than I expected. I've never had anything against Black Sabbath, they've always just seemed a step too slow and sludgy for my tastes, but this album is great. I can see why this is considered the 'cocaine' album. Urgent, exciting and driving, this is not what I thought I'd be listening to, and I was pleasantly surprised. Great stuff.

Cool stuff!

Snowblind is one of my all time favorite Sabbath songs. Great album.

It's just good isn't it. Haters will say it sounds muddy. They're right, but they're also just haters.

These dudes were fried out of their minds when they performed and recorded this and it absolutely shows. For instance, Bill Ward nearly got fired because he was often drunk during sessions and had trouble recording his parts on 'Cornucopia', Ozzy sounds increasingly paranoid due to the band's excessive use of coke, and unless I'm mistaken, 'FX' came into existence because Iommi recorded the sounds his guitar made when the crucifix hanging from his neck struck it. This is a wild album where I think the disfunction and murkiness only adds to the mystique, housing some of their heaviest and most creative stuff. Personally, I've always liked the guitar tone and playing on this, which I can guess Iommi worked in some weird magic during the recording process.

Love these guys. OG heavy metal.

I pretended to listen to Sabbath more than I did when I was in junior high. Why? I definitely would have liked them. This is a hell of a record.

4/5.

I’ll take Paranoid over this, but still a really good record. Except for Changes. Where did that come from?

While not my favorite Sabbath album it’s still good. And this is the type of metal I like, blues based with sludgy guitars. It’s good, but it’s not quite great.

So with the exception of Paranoid this is the first album of black sabbath I’ve gone deep on. And even then, I haven’t listened to paranoid since high school. I really like the album on the whole. I thought all the guitar riffs were really great. The opening track and snowblind are stand outs, heavy riffs paired with Ozzys unique voice which then explode into the dark and melodic guitar solos/jams. My only beef with the album was all these Cool sounds got interrupted by sub par ballads/instrumentals! I wanted to keep rocking, and as a result I left the album wanting more. So in a way maybe it was a successful album, since I’m definitely going to put on some more Black Sabbath after this.

Quite enjoyed this,didn’t reach the highs of other sabbath albums but changes is a banger.

Love these thick heavy guitar riffs.

liked this way more than i realized i would

This album really has so many tremendously heavy parts. Really, really cool look at the talent of this band, especially with the feel shift in Changes. Favorite track: Snowblind

Feels dated, sounds as you expect! Some good songs though

fun, metal, and black sabbath

Pretty great, more introspective and truly melancholy than I expected from Ozzy. One of the only classic Sabbath records I haven’t spent much time with, maybe I should rectify that.

I thought I would not like this album, but I actually am a bit of a metalist, as it were. It is shocking that any and in fact ALL members of the band are still alive and functioning at any level. I enjoyed reading about the band and Ozzy is portrayed in the film The Dirt snorting a line of ants by the pool on a whim. I cannot believe how mean they were to the drummer and almost killed him by spraying him gold. Their names, too. All very unique until you get to the bullied drummer. Ozzy Osbourne, Tony no cap lommi, Geezer Butler and ….Bill Ward. Changes and Laguna Sunrise are my 2 picks for new favorites.

Каеф чо

Way more varied of an album than you'd expect

Beste so far!

Yup its rock

Great classic album

Great. Stuff Ive somehow never heard before

Not much to say. Good album as a whole. Top 3: wheels of confusion, changes, tomorrows dream

7.8

Lots of great songs on here, manages to stay uplifting despite being metal. Lots of more beautiful quiet moments in there too.

Black Sabbath as always is just filled with absolute bangers, while the style changes drastically in the song Changes, you can still feel the same intensity from Ozzy and Tony. The main difference that I felt between this one and Paranoid is that Paranoid began with War Pigs and for me nothing else came close to that in the rest of the album, while this one started mellow and grew, giving a great performance all in all. If I could I would grade this one 4.5 stars because I liked it more than paranoid but it's not perfect for me.

Carai, outro do Black Sabbath já... Mas da hora, vamo lá. 1. Que isso, parece que já começou pelo fim, intro da música tem vibe de encerramento. Mas que música boa, melodia do vocal dá um ânimo muito massa, consigo ver as inspirações do Jack Black aí. 3. No nada uma música calminha com piano HAHUAHUAHU. Mas essa é famosa, eu tinha esquecido dela, muito boa. Sentimento foda, triste. Fico pensando se aconteceu algo com alguém da banda por causa da letra. 4. Melhor música que ouvi nesse rolê até agora. Obra prima, pqp. 8. Ki bunito essa Laguna Sunrise, pourra. Como os caras todos trevosos fazem isso. 9. Porra, queria continuar ouvindo aquela vibezinha da Laguna, aí voltou o rock normal deles e fiquei triste huahuauha. Cara, eles são músicos muito bons, foda isso. Fazem um som muito massa, não tão sujo, e a banda tem uma personalidade muito massa. Já faz um tempo que ando curtindo mais, gostei. Me impressiona a versatilidade deles. A imagem trevosa que o Ozzy traz um pré-conceito que não faz jus ao som da banda huahuahu. 4 estrelas pela vibe boa, músicas de qualidade, só faltou ter um "WOW".

God damn, these first few Sabbath records are great aren’t they. The most diverse of the first four, and while not everything quite works for me, there’s enough fantastic stuff here to make it hugely enjoyable

I had never listened to black sabbath that much before. I should listen to more.

Cool album. I like, that it plays around with feelings and genres, not getting stuck in one but always varying.

Haven't really listened to much Black Sabbath before but had a good time with this one.

IMMMM GOINNNGGGG THROUGH CHAAAANNGGEEEESSSSSSSSSS Probably the most fun I've had with a Black Sabbath record. Wheels of Confusion, Changes, Supernaut, Snowblind, all stand outs. Great Album! 4.5 stars

Classic Sabbath plaat die nogmaals bewijst hoe divers ze eigenlijk wel niet klonken. De eerste 4 albums zijn essentieel voor rock en metal, maar van die 4 is dit voor mij de minst pakkende. Mijn favoriete Black Sabbath nummers staan op andere platen. Daarom een 4, van een 4,5 naar beneden afgerond. Changes is een geweldige ballad, maar over de jaren heen ben ik de versie van Charles Bradley met de Budos Band meer gaan appreciëren dan het origineel.

I guess I’ve never listened to Black Sabbath before because I was surprised to hear Ozzy Osbourne’s voice. I thought his voice was going to be deeper and the instruments go harder/more metal. So, Im just trying to imagine Ozzy Osbourne bitting bats heads off on stage to this. It just sounds too tame. “FX” was one of the best non lyrical songs I’ve heard in awhile. I don’t know if this is a hot take, but they sound a lot like Led Zeppelin. Maybe I’m wrong, maybe I’m right, the world may never know. 7/10

A 70s band that isn’t bad. FX was just Pink Floyd noise stuff. Everyone in the 70s really was tripping balls. Otherwise nothing really stood out about this album. I do tend to favor heavier rock which I felt this was. Closed with a good song “Under the Sun” I probably won’t seek out more songs from this band but also wouldn’t mind hearing more. 7/10

All that stuff about heavy metal and hard rock, I don't subscribe to any of that. It's all just music. I mean, the heavy metal from the Seventies sounds nothing like the stuff from the Eighties, and that sounds nothing like the stuff from the Nineties. Who's to say what is and isn't a certain type of music? - Ozzy Osborne Being sober on a bus is, like, totally different than being drunk on a bus. - Ozzy Osborne I used to fantasize that Paul McCartney would marry my sister. - Ozzy Osborne I'll only retire in the day I should be dead and they have me buried, and some idiot spell over my casket some stupid gospel stuff. - Ozzy Osborne You gotta be really careful what you bite off. Don’t bite off more than you can chew. It’s a dangerous world. - Ozzy Osborne I’m not a musician – I’m a ham. - Ozzy Osborne System of a down’s cover of Snowblind is better. - Ozzy Osborne 7/10

Black Sabbath has been one of the revelations of this project for me.

Great album from an interesting period in music. There’s a good mix of psychedelic influences and classic rock, and Ozzy has a good combination of angst and passion.

My kind of music. Epic jams. Saved a few songs from this one

Supernaut.

Fine example of early hard rock.

Solid album with many classics. Not sure if it's the best Sabbath album, but the songs hold up all these years later

Wheels of Confusion - 8/10 Tomorrow's Dream - 8/10 Changes - 7/10 FX - 7/10 Supernaut - 9/10 Snowblind - 8/10 Cornucopia - 8/10 Laguna Sunrise - 8/10 St. Vitus' Dance - 8/10 Under the Sun/ Every Day Comes and Goes - 9/10 TOTAL - 80/100

Some surprisingly very grown up songs on here. Changes - Awesome. The rest a spectrum of slow drone to beauty.

Solid and musically varied. Dumb, dumb lyrics

I knew this album was going to be incredible and of course it was. Just a thrilling ride from start to finish, with belters for both the intro and outro. The sudden mood change for Changes made the song that much more impactful. This was a bit of me. Favourite: Wheels of Confusion & Under The Sun Least: Cornucopia, but only because I have to choose

Expérimental Rock tranquille Quelques balades sympas

Nr. 14/1001 Wheels of Confusion 3/5 Tomorrow's Dream 4/5 Changes 5/5 FX NR Supernaut 4/5 Snowblind 4/5 Cornucopia 4/5 Laguna Sunrise 3/5 St. Vitus Dance 4/5 Under The Sun 3/5 Average: 3,78 What a great listen. I thought, aside of Led Zeppelin, I wasn't into Hard Rock/Metal. I'll have to change that now. This is so far my best rated album, taking over from Let It Bleed - Rolling Stones (3,55)

I’m going through changes

Meh

The epitome of freewheeling, magnitdutinal joy. The album has a loveable messiness that provides a great deal of character. A really exciting listen that is full of left turns and has stood the test of time, in all its coke-soaked, melt-your-face-off glory.

Early Ozzy, shockingly good!

Highlights: Wheels of Confusion, Tomorrow's Dream, Changes, Supernaut, Laguna Sunrise, Under The Sun/Every Day Comes And Goes Surprisingly varied songs for a first dive into their discography (aside from rock radio singles). I expected and got the typical heavy sludge riffs and jamming, but I never would've thought they were capable of "Changes" (no pun intended). The switchups in style are not unwelcome, but the sequencing makes for some whiplash; a different order would have made the album flow much better with less jarring tone changes.

sick, favs opening track and supernaut

I love Black sabbath but his is not their best album

Actually thought this album was good. Not typically a Black Sabbath fan because I’ve heard all their popular songs from “paranoid” played way too much.

Outside of paranoid never listened to Black Sabbath but I really liked this

fuckin awesome

Excellent album. Makes me wanna do cocaine.

Solid album. A little bit forgettable in the middle but it begins and ends strong

Vraiment bien aimé. À la limite j'ai plus aimé les pièces je ne connaissais pas à celles que je connaissais. Les passages de guitares sont incroyablement bon. Le moment le plus faible de l'album reste Changes. Mais définitivement un gros classique de Black Sabbath pour une raison. 9/10

Changes and Snowblind I mean what songs! Amazed I haven't heard this album before

Solid entry from Black Sabbath. I am partial to their earlier releases, however this album continues the trend of hard blues rock with imaginative lyrics, kickass drumming and awesome guitar riffs. This record has more contrast than previous releases, mixing in softer tracks like Changes and Laguna Sunrise, which were both highlights for me. I love Black Sabbath, so this one gets a high score, but I took a star off since I will always gravitate towards their other albums like the self-titled and Paranoid. Fave tracks: Wheels of Confusion, Changes, Laguna Sunrise

Although Charles Bradley has the definitive version, props to Black Sabbath for writing one of the most emotionally weighty songs of all time. The rest of the album is a pretty big tonal shift from Changes, but still very good nonetheless. None of the songs here would be considered among Sabbath's biggest hits, but I really enjoyed the tone/vibe of the album. Fav Tracks: Wheels of Confusion / The Straightener, Changes, Snowblind, Under the Sun / Every Day Comes and Goes

Favorite Tracks: Wheels of Confusion / The Straightener, Tomorrow's Dream, Changes, Supernaut, Snowblind, Cornucopia, Under the Sun / Every Day Comes and Goes

Such a great record, so great to hear Changes!

While I’m more of a Priest/Uli Roth-era Scorpions guy as ‘70s metal goes, there’s no denying that this one’s a classic.

Muito bom.

Really easy listen, ended up listening twice and will probably keep coming back every once in a while. Some really good tracks, but nothing REALLY stood out to me. Except Changes, which was cool to find out that it's originally Black Sabbath and not whoever did the theme for Big Mouth.

Moninuotoisempaa sabbathia! Hienosti kulkee. Muutakin kun ränttätänttää. 4/5

Underrated but damn good album. Tomorrow's Dream is a hidden gem. Some solid sludge and doom metal here. Call it proto sludge and proto doom if you want. Sabbath were the innovators.

Alltsååååååååå Sabbath ni är så jävla bra! Golvas av det varje gång jag snubblar över dem. Hur det kan vara så tungt och melodiöst på samma gång, och hur Ozzy sjunger bättre än någon någonsin gjort eller kommer göra. Sabbath hade ju också sådan otrolig variation. Hade det bara varit tunga domedagsriffs a lá 'Cornucopia' hade det blivit för ansträngande att lyssna på för mina icke-metal-vana öron. Men med välkomna avbrott som hjärtskärande 'Changes' och härliga 'Laguna Sunrise' visar Sabbath en underbar mångbottnad skicklighet. Albumet var svårt att slutföra p.g.a. att hela bandet höll på att knarka ihjäl sig. De brukade få högtalare fyllda med kokain skickade till studion. Man lyckas skapa något så här sammanhängande och bra trots (eller tack vare?) extrem snöblindhet. När de är som mest domedagslåtande, när det låter som man sänks ned i helvetet, då är det som bäst. Avslutningen, 'Under the Sun' åstadkommer precis detta. Tillsammans med 'Changes' är det nog albumets höjdpunkter. Bästa låt: Under the Sun.

Great classic album!

Can’t really remember what this sounded like now, let’s call it a 4

Starts out really strong. "Wheels of Confusion" almost seems a little slow and rudimentary as it begins, but really gets you into the groove and by the coda at the end, is straight up kicking balls. Overall my main criticism of the album is that the music is kind of basic. The piano part on "Changes" and the guitar/music for "Tomorrow's Dream" sound almost embarrassingly basic. I don't think it really detracts from the impact of the album, but it makes me question if this is really an "essential" album outside of Black Sabbath's cultural notoriety. I liked this album despite its simplicity. It was a fun listen and had some really solid moments.

If my favorite song on a Sabbath record is a ballad, something is up. A good softer shift away from the first few albums, despite those being great. Good guitar work.

Guitars!

fuck you Changes. Supernaut and Cornucopia are metal visionary songs. Snowblind is surprisingly heartfelt. That was a good Sabbath album.

Well, you can't get much more metal than this. Very rough sounds.

flamer

Just amazing. Ozzy kills. Guitar shreds, bass thumps. But my god, lay off the cymbals for a fucking second.

I really enjoyed it !

More nuanced than I expected from Black Sabbath! Very listenable and cohesive.

Good

While this is probably my least favourite from Sabbath’s “classic” era (1970-75), I can still appreciate how experimental this album is compared to the others from this era Favourite tracks: Wheels of Confusion, Supernaut, Cornucopia, Under The Sun

BEST SONGS: -Changes -Under the Sun

What a great metal album, opening track really sets the tone for the rest for the album

A deep wall of sound, waves of music washing over me in rhythmic patterns of vibe induced euphoria. Will come back for another bite for sure.

I enjoyed this album more than I thought I would! I think it was fun and interesting to listen to, it’s got a very unique sound. 4/5

Classic metal from the band that defined the genre.

Solid album with some great drums. There are also some good ballads that make Vol 4 outstanding on multiple levels.