Paranoid

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Excellent pressing, not sure if I got a particularly good copy, but the nonfill issues others are reporting are almost nonexistent on my copy- perhaps a low amount in between tracks and in lead-in grooves, not nearly amount to distract from the music or affect the audio quality or listening experience in any way.

Black Sabbath – Paranoid (1970, Vinyl) - Discogs

Its influence extends to multiple generations of heavy metal and rock bands, proving its lasting impact on the music landscape. It wasn't among those mastered by Sean Magee and others have said that it has goosed-up bass and too much noise reduction.

Whether it’s a first-time listener or a die-hard fan, the vinyl edition of “Paranoid” offers an unrivaled listening experience. The album is lauded for its consistency and memorable riffs, which are especially evident on side one, containing three of the band’s most well-known songs. These songs have become all-time metal classics and continue to influence heavy metal music today (AllMusic). Black Sabbath" is angst-ridden rather than aggressive, and in retrospect, far less disturbing than its pseudo-occult lyrics suggest, but it does succeed in building tension and trippy weirdness. Listeners have commented on the noticeable detail and quietness of the vinyl, showcasing the power of Black Sabbath’s heavy blues-rock-inspired sound source.

Black Sabbath - Paranoid - (Vinyl LP) | Rough Trade

I have to disagree with damo12, I think the stereo "Quad mix" sounds terrible and I really don't get the point of its inclusion. Such an association with Satanism would result in the album being termed "evil", "menacing" and "gloomy", but although the album's mood is generally unsettling and nihilistic, its reputation as a "demonic-sounding" record would be surpassed much later by Emperor's utterly malevolent black metal classic "In the Nightside Eclipse", which is an entirely more disquieting experience consisting of amplified guitars, fantastical lyrics and unintelligible growls assaulting your ears for an hour.It looked like there was too much pressure, or the records were removed from the pressing in a way that caused this effect, I don't know. His full length debut on Daptone Records is equal parts raw feeling and elegance and exudes confidence and charm. The first (this release) and 2nd versions had band member and production credits in capital letters throughout.

Black Sabbath – Paranoid (1971, Vinyl) - Discogs Black Sabbath – Paranoid (1971, Vinyl) - Discogs

Fifty years since its initial release, “Paranoid” continues to garner acclaim for its innovative sound and lasting influence on generations of musicians. I cannot recommend this edition which seems to be the same as the 2015 edition like werk91 already has described in her/his comment. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. I have a 1985 German NEMS press that sounds fantastic and I got cheap, but I almost never play it cause of Evil Woman. It contains several of the band's signature songs, including "Iron Man", "War Pigs" and the title track, which was the band's only Top 20 hit, reaching number 4 in the UK charts.

The record features some of the band’s most iconic songs, including the title track “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” and “War Pigs. Listeners who appreciate the roots of heavy metal and appreciate the history of the genre will find immense value in this vinyl edition of Paranoid. A routinely great artist, much of Sufjan's universal appeal comes from his skills as a gifted narrator, pairing personal musings on love and devotion with commentary on American culture, whilst welding folk and electronica, the ambient and existential.