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Paranoid

Paranoid

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    • Our take on the Paranoid

    Paranoid is Black Sabbath's second album, released in 1970, and the record that turned their heavy, doom-laden sound into a hard rock landmark. It opens with the huge riff of "War Pigs" and closes with "Iron Man" and the title track, both still staples of rock radio. It suits anyone tracing the roots of metal or filling a classic rock collection, and it remains the most accessible entry point to the band's early run.

    Best forFans of classic hard rock and early heavy metalListeners new to Black SabbathBuilding a classic rock vinyl or CD collectionAnyone who wants the band's most famous songs in one place
    Pros
    • "War Pigs," "Paranoid" and "Iron Man" are among the band's best-known songs
    • Tight, focused songwriting across eight tracks
    • Tony Iommi's riffs set the template for heavy metal
    • Geezer Butler and Bill Ward give the rhythm section real weight
    • Holds up as a front-to-back listen, not just a hits record
    Cons
    • The 1970 production is raw and thin by modern standards
    • Some tracks lean on repeated riffs more than later Sabbath albums
    • The band's later, heavier albums go further for devoted metal fans

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    What reviewers say

    Paranoid is widely treated as one of the defining hard rock and heavy metal albums, praised for its riffs, its rhythm section and its run of famous songs. Listeners often call it the best starting point for Black Sabbath.

    What people mention
    • RiffsPraisedListeners single out the guitar riffs as the album's core strength.
    • ProductionMixedSome find the sound raw and thin compared with later rock records.
    • InfluencePraisedIt is often called the blueprint for hard rock and metal that followed.
    • SongwritingMixedThe singles are celebrated, while a few album tracks are seen as weaker.
    • VocalsPraisedOzzy Osbourne's singing is often named as a highlight.

    About the Paranoid

    Paranoid is the 1970 album by Black Sabbath. It opens with the huge riff of "War Pigs" and includes the title track, "Paranoid".

    The record is the blueprint for the hard rock and metal albums that followed it.

    Release year
    1970
    Tracks include
    War Pigs, Paranoid

    Questions and answers

    Is Paranoid a good first Black Sabbath album?
    Yes. It is the most common starting point, with the band's best-known songs and a tighter sound than their debut.
    How does it compare with the debut album?
    Paranoid is shorter and more focused, with stronger production and more memorable songs than the self-titled debut.
    Which songs are on it?
    It includes "War Pigs," "Paranoid," "Iron Man," "Planet Caravan," "Hand of Doom" and "Fairies Wear Boots." Check the edition for bonus tracks.
    Is this the original 1970 mix?
    It depends on the edition. Standard pressings use the original mix; some reissues add bonus tracks or remaster the sound.
    Is it heavier than later Sabbath albums?
    It is heavy but more concise. Later albums such as Master of Reality and Vol. 4 go slower and darker.
    Where is the Paranoid cheapest?
    At Rough Trade, for $46.99, as of our latest check.
    What do buyers say about the Paranoid?
    Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 ratings.

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