Black Sabbath - Master of Reality (Bonus CD)
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Artist: Black SabbathEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Extra tracks, Import, Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 2009-07-14
Music Label: Sanctuary UK
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
- Sweet Leaf
- After Forever
- Embryo
- Children of the Grave
- Orchid [Instrumental]
- Lord of This World
- Solitude
- Into the Void
- Weevil Woman '71 [#][*]
- Sweet Leaf [Demo] [#][*][Version]
- After Forever [Instrumental] [#][*][Instrumental][Version]
- Children of the Grave (Alternative Lyrics) [#][*][Version]
- Children of the Grave [Instrumental] [#][*][Instrumental][Version]
- Lord of This World (With Piano and Slide Guitar) [#][*][Version]
- Solitude [Alternative Version with No Flute] [#][*][Version]
- Spanish Sid [Early Version of "Into the Void"] [#][*][Version]
Free Music Notes for Master of Reality (Bonus CD)
Free Music Review: What An Upgrade!
Hit: 5 Stars
With two albums under their belts, Black Sabbath evolved from a good local act to stunning band and was staring to get some recognition after Paranoid. Their third album Master of Reality was to be released in 1971, and to this day it's still one of my favorite albums of all time and one of Sabbath's greatest. The first self-titled album was a strong bluesy, really dark and heavier than anything else out there, then they got known with Paranoid which is considered one of the best and most influential album of all-time. But in my opinion if there's one album that you can get tired of hearing of all that Sabbath has done, it has to be Paranoid. I like Master of Reality better, the songs are just better to me and it's something you don't always hear on classic rock radio like Paranoid or Iron Man. Besides I think the album represents the band at best, as lords of doom. In 2009 Master of Reality was remastered and now has a better sound along with a second disc of extra tracks which should be enough to make any Black Sabbath fan happy.
Master starts out with the epic opening of Sweet Leaf, with Tony Iommi choking on a joint(it's truly how it begins) and the songs just kicks in with the nice slow riff, it truly is one of Sabbath's best songs. I will also mention it was written about Ozzy's leaf of choice(I guess you know which one). After Forever is one of the best things the band did, if you read the lyrics more closely you'll see that its Sabbath saying they believe in god! It might sound weird with Sabbath's reputation at the time, but they wanted to get the satanic thing behind them at the time. "Would you like to see the pope on the end of the rope? Do you think he's a fool? Well I've seen the truth and I've changed my ways" just great lyrical stuff. Then Embryo follows which is a nice and different, 28 seconds acoustic song, it's a great introduction to another classic, Children of the Grave. Another personal fav, Tony's chug-a-chug riff, Ozzy's vocals, Geezer's bass playing and Bill's drumming altogether make this song [pretty fast considering the time and make the song special.
Orchid is a more complete instrumental; it lasts longer than Embryo and sounds better with gentle acoustic guitar. Lord of this World is a slow rocker like Sweet Leaf, just another great song, and much like the rest of the album really dark. The ending is fantastic with the song getting faster with a great drum beat and another amazing solo. Solitude follows; it's a slower more emotional song. I feel the song is beautiful, it seems weird but I think it's truly a unique song and something very different and well done for Black Sabbath, plus the guitar work is amazing, not much of a riff, just melody. It's not a song they played live often (if they ever did), but I appreciate it and like to hear this from one of my favorite band. The name fits the song really well as it pretty much describes the whole song in one word. Into The Void is the epic here, at 6:11 it's the longest song on the album.Another excellent song not much to say except it's highpoint.
The second disc is like a holy grail of unreleased and alternate versions.I mean, Lord Of This World with Piano, slide guitar and double voice tracked? Sounds terrific let me tell you! Weevil Woman '71 is best described as a reworking of the original Evil Woman track found on Sabbath's debut, it's different and it's quite simply a shame they couldn't make more out of it for the song to be included on Master of Reality.For any hardcore Sabbath fans this second disc justifies the purchase of this remaster, and rightfully so! Plus this remaster's sound sounds very close to vinyl therefore making it the best version of the album available on CD.
Master is definitely one of my favorite Sabbath albums simply because it's just everything the band is; it's dark, heavy, and it's edgy. It's really a masterpiece and a classic album. The fact that it's got so many classic and that all the songs are great and unique combined with the musical abilities of the individuals who perform it just make that good, that timeless. Black Sabbath left their mark in music and this is one of their best albums, a must have for any rock n'roll(heavy metal or whatever you call it) fan or Sabbath fan.This remaster with improved sound and a fantastic second disc makes this 5 stars all the way.
Master of Reality (Bonus CD) Poster
Digitally remastered and expanded two CD edition of this 1971 album from the British Heavy Metal band including a bonus disc containing nine previously unreleased tracks. . Master of Reality was the third album by Black Sabbath. The album's "darker" or "sludgier" sound was a significant influence on the Heavy Metal genres known as Doom Metal and Stoner Rock.Master of Reality was recorded at Island Studios in London, UK between February and April 1971. The album was produced by Rodger Bain, who had also produced their previous two albums. Contains new liner notes by David Wells and a booklet full of rare photos and memorabilia. Sanctuary. 2009.Classic Rock Music CDs
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