Master of Reality

Like most Sabbath fans, I bought this for the second disc containing rarities and outtakes, but since my only copies of Master of Reality were an old cassette and a burned CD, it worked out all the way around. The album itself sounds fine; it's not noticeably different from past releases I've heard, so don't expect any major improvements or changes there. That second disc, though, like most other reviewers have noted, is incredible! All of the Deluxe Editions have cool extras, but I like this mix the best. It starts with Weevil Woman '71, a great song not quite finished for Master of Reality's original release. Nothing is cooler than getting an old Sabbath song from their best era that's been unheard until now, and this song rocks. Great riffs from Tony that would fit right in on Master of Reality. I'd say the next best possibilities for bonuses, after rare, unreleased songs, are alternate versions and instrumentals, and this edition has both. First, Sweet Leaf, Children of the Grave, and Into the Void/Spanish Sid all have different lyrics and variations in instrumentation from their originals. Also, Lord of This World sounds incredibly cool with piano and slide guitar mixed in, as does Solitude with no effects on Ozzy's vocals or flute in the background. As for instrumentals, you get After Forever and Children of the Grave, plus Orchid, which was already an instrumental, but features a brief lead-in by Tony. Nothing against Ozzy, but I love hearing just the band playing those songs. You can really hear them jam more without the vocals, and I usually hear a guitar lick or drum fill here and there that I never noticed before. In addition to the great CD's, this edition has an extensive 20-page booklet with a long article about the band's early 70's era, tons of vintage pics, and song lyrics. I've been wearing this CD out since I got it, so if you're a hardcore Sabbath fan like I am, I'd highly recommend getting this. I agree with everyone else who says it's a must-have.

Great album even better now that he’s passed saying this in a empathy way I ordered it the night before he died among other Black Sabbath theme stuff tshirt cd ect I got it for my ex who loves them His mom passed this year so I put a lot of thought into what he would actually love not pretend too so he was pretty upset when ozzy died But I scored major birthday points when he saw what i got him he almost Cried but i stopped him plus The album and tshirt is going up in price price every hour he will be missed by all music lovers

I am of course talking of the 2009 Deluxe Edition with Bonus Cd. I love this album (it's my favorite) for a lot of reasons, Sweet Leaf is amazing. The riffs on Sweet Leaf are just awesome. After Forever is a mystery for me, I like everything about it but what makes it go in my top 5 favorite Sabbath songs, I don't know. Children of the Grave is awesome because of the heavy and deep riffs, it kinda reminds me of Paranoid. Lord of this world is another one of those great 70's metal songs. The name might make you have doubt but it is truly a great song. Solitude, every metal album needs a ballad in order to be complete! Into the Void, another true 70's metal masterpiece with the deep riffs and the vocals from Ozzy. DISC 2. Weevil Women 71' is great. Ozzy kinda sounded like he was just thinking of lyrics while he was singing. Sweet Leaf Demo, absolutely amazing. I love demos and all but this is not a demo, this could have been an actual song but just like Weevil Women, Ozzy is just coming up the lyrics as he goes. After Forever is a great song, but having an instrumental version is even better! I do like Ozzy's vocals but the most amazing part of the song is Tony Iommi grinding the guitar. Amazing. Children of the Grave with alternate lyrics, it's cool. Children (Instrumental), same with After Forever, the riffs are amazing. Lord of this world with Piano with Slide Guitar, even cooler! It's awesome. Solitude with no flute sounds the same, to me at least. Last one, Spanish Sid (Early version of Into of the Void), kinda the same as of Into the Void. But with little bit of different lyrics.

Great album

Masterpeice

Powerful rock, beautifully balanced by the gentle and incredibly transportive balladry of two songs: ‘Solitude’, a melancholy yet calming (that flute makes it feel so mystical and dreamlike - there’s a spaghetti western vibe too which I love), and ‘Orchid’, a super hypnotic instrumental which evokes many feelings and memories. The heavier rock songs are equally memorable in every aspect - especially love ‘After Forever’ and ‘Into the Void’. Master of Reality is an impactful and rewarding album and it will always remain a classic. Love the Vol.4 follow-up album too - ‘Changes’ can make anyone cry and ‘Tomorrow’s Dream’, ‘Wheels of Confusion / The Straightener’ and ‘Supernaut’ are epic…ROCK MAESTROS!

Unglaublich Gut

Ce commentaire concerne uniquement la réédition vinyle de Sanctuary. J'avais lu tout et son contraire sur ce pénultième repressage des premiers Sabbaths concernant leur qualité. Je possède des pressages WWA utilisant les mêmes matrices que les Vertigo (mais un chouilla fatigués...) et j'avoue que ces nouvelles versions Sanctuary sonnent largement aussi bien. Pas de tonnes de basses rajoutées, une batterie bien claire et un équilibre général excellent. Bref, si comme moi vos vinyls de BS présentent quelques signes d'usure, je vous recommande chaudement l'achat de ces nouvelles versions Sanctuary. (et il y a aussi le CD gratuit avec, pratique pour la voiture..)

Tremendous value in this release. A whole extra vinyl full of unreleased versions of songs and both discs are clean and clear offering up great sound quality at the single disc price. Doesn't make sense to buy another version of this release.