Paranoid

Not really for me. It was okay I guess but clearly didn't hit like it should have

Der Titelsong ist super. Der Rest war irgendwie langweilig. Schade, habe mehr erwartet.

Had some good ones but wasn't a huge fan of the album once again some songs are way too long.

Black sabbath more like light sabbath, that's soft War pigs is not bad

Bit mid I’m not very into rock but it was fine

Fine, not a big fan

My memories of this album were pretty good but honestly, it sucks ass.

Interesting sounds, hard death rock not my thing but I can see the attraction. Much yelling. 2.5/5

Couple of recognizable songs. Not for me.

this is for crazies to listen to when they are drunk at night, walking in the woods, and yoloing

A few good ones on there

Verrassend en beter dan ik had gedacht. Mooie gitaar, maar geheel niet mooi genoeg.

Not really as bad as I thought it would be. Mostly guitar riffs and boring lyrics

I didn’t mind this one, didn’t love it either. Feels like a 2.5 for me, but I’ll go with a 2.0 because I doubt I’d listen to it again. They play a couple of those songs enough on the radio for me to get my fill.

I am sure the album is great as it is put down as one of the greatest heavy metal albums of all time and Black Sabbath is a pioneer for heavy metal, but heavy metal is a genre I never liked and I just found the this album boring.

I knew I didn't like Metal, but I was willing to give it a try. I didn't think it would such a boring drivel. There is no drive to it!

Admittedly, I am not the audience for this. Listening to it did not change my mind.

I was nervous for this one, but didn’t totally hate it? 2.5

Just not my cup of tea.

Boring

Paranoid by Black Sabbath is one of those albums I feel like I should have a stronger opinion about, but honestly, I thought it was just okay. I didn't really care for it one way or another. The songs have that classic heavy sound, and I can see why it’s so influential, but it didn’t exactly grab me. There were moments where I appreciated the grit and darkness, like in "Iron Man" and "War Pigs," but at the same time, some of it just felt like it blended together. There’s not a lot of variety imo, and after a while, it started to feel a bit monotonous. I get why it's a big deal in the history of rock, but for me, it didn't hit the spot. It’s an album that’s more in the background for me, not something I’d actively seek out but not something I’d turn off either. It’s fine, just not something I’m into.

Not a fan. Sounded like worse metal music, but there was definite technical value

Feels like simple, repetetive and moody Rock.

I’m a decent fan of the title track and “Iron Man” but otherwise I don’t love the incessant drum solos and builds that feel like they never really pay off. Dad loves them which makes so much sense since he’s a drummer but outside of that the tracks are all over the place, feeling like they attempted to imitate Beethoven with the slow somber juxtaposed with the crashing drums from one minute to the next.

I get they are an influential group but it’s not for me. I like the anti-war commentary but don’t really connect with any songs on the album or find it that nice to listen to. The name rat salad gives me such a big ick.

Outside of the two popular songs this was not great

This makes me paranoid

Classis sabbath. Well written and performed.

I get that this album represents the genesis of heavy metal. And that “Iron Man” and “War Pigs” are thematically important. But this is boring, right? I mean, soul-crushingly, navel-gazingly dull. Right? Hello?

Not horrible. Pretty much used the same formula for the drums and base line of most songs. Rat Salad and Fairies Wear Boots song titles are more creative than the actual songs. (1.9*s)

Didn't want to listen more than 3 songs and it felt slow, pausing, political and I only enjoyed paranoid.

Famous album. I had it played to me too many times in the 80's by my metal head colleagues, but its just not my thing. A low 2

Hooky at times (title cut is best thing they ever did), but mostly full-on sludgy, white-bluesy, with the occult cosplay playing as little more than schtick after all this time. There's no doubting Ozzy's originality, but three BS records is at least two too many for this list.

i listened to half the album and did not like it.

Not really my taste tbh. Lots of stuff I’ve heard before though. Yeah just not super into it, sorry

I am not a fan of the type of music produced by Black Sabbath but did give the album a listen anyway.

Dreary. The mix seemed so muddy.

2 Songs haben mich als Jugendlicher erreicht. Das Album war sehr einflussreich für spätere Bands.

Like the songs popularised by Ironman and Buckets The Drummer. Otherwise, not very listenable

War pig - better than expected Paranoid - not bad, I like he rhythm of the lyrics Planet caravan - v nice. Unexpected Iron man - classic riff but not for me. Don't like the pacing or style of lyrics Electronic funeral - nope Hand of doom - this is really nice until the electric guitar kicks in and the shouting starts Rat salad - some good drumming I can see how this must have been amazing on release, something totally new. It's not for though, guitars are too heavy being the main thing. My star ratings are getting messed, need more than 5. Giving this 2 would rather do 2.5 or something as it isn't bad it's just not for me

For me, a two.

there was like one cool song, the rest was just bleh. like it’s crazy but most of these albums make me realise that if i listen to all the songs, i’m less likely to like them. they just all meld into the same shouty, boring sounds. i didn’t care for this; won’t listen to it again, can appreciate that it was probably ‘influential’ for some reason but i also kinda don’t care; you can’t have 100 bands all out at the same time making the same music and tell me they’re all influential, don’t make sense!

I like the musical style of this era. I had an incorrect preconception of this band. They are very much a band of the 60-70s, very much talks about human alienation, degradation of mental health in the modern world, loneliness, fear of the bomb and war.

Ok Ozzy you get points for "Paranoid."

Not for me

This was my first exposure to Black Sabbath's music and it definitely wasn't what I expected. I can see now why Ozzy is such a huge star - his vocals are unlike anything else I've ever heard!

I knew I wasn't a fan and I'm still not convinced to become one.

Not as heavy as expected, definitely rambly

Songs are either too meandering or overplayed to me or both. It oftentimes seems like I'm listening in on the band being in the process of creating new songs and testing sounds, but there is just no structure to entire or part of most songs. Ozzy's wailing has always been devicive but here I could do without it. I'd much rather listen to the self-titled debut over this one.

4/10. Not a classic.

Has some nice tunes but they are buried under layers of the same shit

Expected to like this more :\

A real classic album. None of the music I listened to was possible without Black Sabbath. Never occured to me that Ozzy sounds like the late Chris Cornell. But: After 50+ (!!!) years the schematic architecture of these songs has aged a bit poorly. 2.4

Viel me alleszins mee.

Bit too heavy for my taste. Though some rock classics in there

Not a metal fan....

Crisp, clear, simple, elemental sound, on songs that are very straightforward & atmospherically very similar. Other than Tony Iommi's guitar, the musicianship doesn't jump out at me.

I came close to taking my traditional approach to metal albums: DO NOT LISTEN, or at least bail at the earliest opportunity. I was interested in War Pigs though, and so let this play out. My ears pricked up further with Paranoid. It's one of those songs that you listen and hear out of routine, rather than trying to appreciate it as a song on its own. Paranoid is everywhere. It's almost wallpaper music now, such is the familiarity. The album wasn't as heavy as I feared, and even had moments of melody. Planet Caravan stood out for the tune, if not the title. I lasted until track 6. I probably won't play this again, and certainly wouldn't buy it. But nowhere as bad as I was fearing.

It’s fine. Seems like it was a lot of the same riff though.

not my music

Helppo tajuta merkittävyys, mutta ei ihan mun musaa.

not one I'd ever listened to, but did know Paranoid and Iron Man. Didn't love it but didn't mind it either. Sounded good with the vocals and guitar going toe to toe for bits. Can see the influence on metal and hard rock. Not my thing.

Good album. Some classics on here. Ozzy dining is great at this point in his career.

Saved Prior: None Saved Off Rip: Iron Man Cutting Edge: None Overall Notes: Oops, all heavy metal! I just don't really like this kind of music. Even Iron Man, a prior casualty of the Cutting Edge, took multiple years of listening to finally get saved. Maybe one day it'll all click for me but that day wasn't today.

Enjoyed the music but not so much the singing or lyrics. Quite good fun all in all but not for me.

Thought it would be harder. Can see how it'd be great live but was a it non plussed. 4.5/10

The famous tracks are good.

I hate this voice and everything he's ever done. I didn't mind the intros as far as music goes but the songs as a whole were terrible. Hated it.

Yeccch. Among the many questions I have about heavy metal, one of the main ones is why people love this band and Osborne's singing. I can't stand it.

Not my cup of tea

Sounds like an album I know my mum enjoys listening too… don’t really think it’s my favourite or taste I can’t lie!

suena piola, no estoy para metal así tan heavy.

Listened to the first 2 tracks. I did not like it much.

kut

La voz del cantante, ademas de la jodida forma de componer es disgustante

I didn't like it; all the songs sounded the same to me.

Repetitious and horrible. A double whammy of misery.

Ben altijd erg hyped om te zien waar we vandaag naar gaan luisteren. Teleurstelling was er wel: het tweede album van black sabbath van de lijst. Het vorige had nog wel wat, maar ik vind dit album toch wel erg kut. Het hele album klonk als een lang kut nummer, bijna geen variatie, twee gitaren met flauwe rifs, (vaak op de zang melodie) rommelige drums en eerlijk, die stem van Ozzy osbourne hangt ook erg snel de keel uit. Wel respect voor mijzelf dat ik naar dit hele album heb geluisterd.

not for me

I’m just not a metal fan. But I can still appreciate it

I know this is considered a metal classic but I've never liked this band. Whiny vocals boring guitar .5/5

Couldn't stand it

noo

not really my thing but RIP Ozzie!!!1

I do not care for this type of music.

...is someone stalking me?

Never my thing and still not

DNF

1.5 Yes, I like Paranoid and some of War Pigs, but the rest of the album is just not it for me.

Great music. Always hated Ozzie’s voice.

Too heavy for me

Jedinica iz principa. // Bila bi trica jer su na ovom albumu sve njihove pjesme koje išta valjaju.

hate it... no stars... heard it long ago... and no need to revisit this drivel that, somehow, has become a legendary record we all should hear... lol... amazing what repetition and mind control can accomplish... some good players in this band... the lyrics are comical... the singing is grating and amateurish... the fake "bravado" is laughably weak to a real man... who did this scare? lol... pass... hard...

unbearable and overrated

Trött på rock

Gave it a listen but not for me

чуть веселее, но тоже хуйня

Very metal

Really? All the albums in the world and this is your second recommendation?

Demonic and hateful

Sounds dated, not an Ozzy fan, think he's a little overrated. If I was a hippy and was 14 when this came out I'd probably have liked it.

Didn't do much for me. I guess I expect somewhat different energy from rock music.

What a truly unpleasant assault on the ears this was. I can only presume that people enjoyed this when it came out due to some sort of mass defective ear genetics. Pish, utter pish.

No, just no. Not today. I didn't like this back in the day. If I never hear it again, I'm happy. It's better than some later death metal though.

I'm not paranoid but neither am i listening to Paranoid. I don't do heavy metal.

Another album that's just not my jam. I can appreciate that it has a significant place in the heavy metal genre but I just didn't enjoy listening to it.

this is sooo boring i hope the frequency at which im getting black sabbath is not representative of the amount of black sabbath actually in this catalogue . not any worse than the first one i listened to but i think i have less patience for it now so it gets less stars.

No denying it influenced so many metal bands to come but just too dark and harsh for me. No need to ever listen to it again.

Disturbing music.

Hard rock. Just a lot of tuneless, loud noise.

Didn’t like it

Repetitive; songs had a few common licks. Lyrically, the songs touched on dystopian themes, but did not excel at either melody or lyrical turn of phrase. Iron Man and Hand of Doom stood out. There are clear precursors of the metal genre; this album seems pioneering in the context in which it was released.

Too dark but the guitar work is amazing.

nahhh this was so underwhelming

boring

I ALREADY RATED THIS YOU IDIOTS

Mid

bad

Eh

Fucking awful

Vertu búin fljótt, plata! Iron Man, Jesús!, hversu leiðinlegt getur eitt riff verið?! Rosa mikið samstíga gítarlína og rödd, mjög hvimleitt til lengdar. Textar hallærislegir og Ozzy er óþolandi söngvari. Paranoid er í lagi, annað hrikalegt.

Not my style

Give me my name please

Took me back to the sixth form common room in the mid seventies - happy days!

Not really listening to this...