Black Sabbath
Paranoid (180g) Vinyl 2LP

Second studio album from the UK's metal heroes, Black Sabbath. Paranoid was originally recorded in 1970 on the heels of Black Sabbath's successful eponymous debut. It features many of their signature songs and is considered by many to be one of the greatest metal albums of all time. The majority of the songs evolved from onstage improvisational jams and were recorded over a period of five days. Includes the songs: "War Pigs," "Paranoid," "Iron Man," and "Hand of Doom," along with unreleased outtakes from the recording sessions. Sixteen tracks in all. Released by Warner Bros. on 180 gram double vinyl housed in a gatefold sleeve.

• 180 gram double vinyl pressing
• gatefold sleeve
• includes second LP of unreleased material
• music label: Warner Bros. 1970 / 2016

reviewed by Hessian Harry 02/2016