Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality (1971) [LOSSLESS FLAC][Tntvillage]

Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality (1971) [LOSSLESS FLAC][Tntvillage.Scambioetico]





Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality



by RDaneel








[::Album Information::]

Title: Master Of Reality
Years: 1971
Genre: Heavy Metal
Production: Essential! - Castle Communications PLC



[::Tracklist::]

1. Sweat Leaf (Iommi, Butler, Ward, Osbourne) - 5:05
2. After Forever (Iommi) - 5:27
3. Embryo -

Instrumental

(Iommi) - 0:28
4. Children Of The Grave ( Iommi, Butler, Ward, Osbourne) - 5:17
5. Orchid -

Instrumental

(Iommi) - 1:31
6. Lord Of This World (Iommi, Butler, Ward, Osbourne) - 5:26
7. Solitude (Iommi, Butler, Ward, Osbourne) - 5:02
8. Into The Void (Iommi, Butler, Ward, Osbourne) - 6:12




[::Review::]

Master of Reality is the third album by the British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in 1971. The album's "darker" or "sludgier" sound was a significant influence on the metal sub-genres known as doom metal and stoner rock. Master of Reality was certified double platinum after having sold over 2 million copies.
For the recording of this album, guitarist Tony Iommi, who had injured his fingers in a factory accident years earlier, decided to de-tune his guitar down three semi-tones (or one and a half steps to C-sharp). This reduced string tension, thus making the guitar easier for him to play.
Geezer Butler also de-tuned his bass guitar to match Iommi. The result was a noticeably "darker" or "sludgier" sound. 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. However, this would be his final collaboration with the band.
The slow and heavy songs that comprise most of the album are interspersed with quiet ballads written by Tony Iommi. Two of these, "Embryo" and "Orchid", are short instrumentals serving as interludes. The third, "Solitude", is much longer in comparison and features Ozzy Osbourne's soft, woeful vocals. Unusually, the lyrics of the song "After Forever" written by Terry "Geezer" Butler, focus entirely on Christian themes. At the time, some viewed Black Sabbath as Satanists due to their dark sound, image and lyrics. Similarly, the song "Lord of this World" has lyrics that appear to concern someone who is possessed by Satan. It was released as a single along with "Fairies Wear Boots" in 1971." Rolling Stone criticised the lyrics but welcomed the arrangement, while Wilson & Alroy's called the guitar sound "crude but effective". The song "Solitude" showcases Tony Iommi's multi-instrumental talents, featuring him playing the guitar, flute and piano.
The album opener, "Sweet Leaf" is a song about marijuana. "Children of the Grave" was written about war, peace and revolution, and is lyrically similar to "War Pigs" and "Electric Funeral" on their previous album and Wicked World on their d?but album.
The album cover reads Master of Reality coloured grey, underneath Black Sabbath coloured purple, against a black background. The words are written in a large font with a ripple effect like that of moving water or a waving flag. The first editions of the album came in an 'envelope sleeve' containing a poster of the band, and with the album's title embossed in black lettering rather than in grey. This was the first Black Sabbath sleeve on which the lyrics were reproduced on the back of the sleeve.



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