Black Sabbath – Paranoid

Black Sabbath – Paranoid

A defining cornerstone of heavy metal, Paranoid from Black Sabbath is one of the most influential and important rock albums ever recorded. Released in 1970, the album cemented Black Sabbath’s status as pioneers of an entirely new musical movement, combining crushing riffs, dark atmosphere, and socially charged lyricism into a sound that would shape generations of heavy music.

Built around Tony Iommi’s monolithic guitar work, Geezer Butler’s powerful bass lines, Bill Ward’s dynamic drumming, and Ozzy Osbourne’s unmistakable vocals, Paranoid captures the band at their raw and creative peak. The album balances relentless heaviness with moments of psychedelic drift and eerie introspection, giving it a depth beyond straightforward hard rock.

Featuring era-defining tracks such as War Pigs, Iron Man, and the explosive title track Paranoid, the record helped establish the sonic blueprint for heavy metal while also exploring themes of war, alienation, addiction, and social unrest.

More than five decades after its release, Paranoid remains essential listening - a landmark album whose influence continues to resonate across rock, metal, doom, and beyond.

Tracklist:

A1. War Pigs
A2. Paranoid
A3. Planet Caravan
A4. Iron Man

B1. Electric Funeral
B2. Hand Of Doom
B3. Rat Salad
B4. Fairies Wear Boots