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Black Sabbath – Paranoid (new)
Black Sabbath – Paranoid (new)
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Black Sabbath – Paranoid
"Paranoid" is the highly acclaimed second studio album by the English heavy metal band
Black Sabbath.
Key Information:
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Release Dates:
- UK: September 18, 1970
- US: January 7, 1971
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Significance:
- Widely regarded as a quintessential and influential album in heavy metal history.
- Features some of the band's most iconic songs, including "War Pigs", "Iron Man", and the title track "Paranoid".
- It was Black Sabbath's only LP to top the UK Albums Chart until the release of their 2013 album, "13".
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Singles:
- "Paranoid": Released on August 7, 1970. It reached number 4 on the UK singles chart, making it the band's only Top 20 hit in the UK. Despite its success, the word "paranoid" is never mentioned in the lyrics of the song.
- "Iron Man": Released in October 1971 in the US. Although it didn't reach the top 40, it remains one of Black Sabbath's most popular songs and their highest-charting US single.
- Production: Rodger Bain produced the album.
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Tracklist: The album consists of 8 tracks:
- War Pigs / Luke's Wall
- Paranoid
- Planet Caravan
- Iron Man
- Electric Funeral
- Hand of Doom
- Rat Salad
- Jack the Stripper / Fairies Wear Boots
- Commercial Performance: "Paranoid" was a commercial success, particularly in the UK where it topped the charts. In the US, it reached number 12 on the Billboard 200. As of 2014, it was Black Sabbath's best-selling album in the US, having sold 1.6 million copies since the beginning of the SoundScan era.
- Critical Reception: "Paranoid" is highly praised by critics and is considered a landmark album in heavy metal. It has been ranked highly on numerous lists, including Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".
The album's impact and legacy are undeniable, solidifying Black Sabbath's status as pioneers of heavy metal.
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