BLACK SABBATH: MASTER OF REALITY Third Studio Album (1971)

BLACK SABBATH: MASTER OF REALITY Album cover

Master of Reality is the third studio album by Black Sabbath, released in the United Kingdom on August 6, 1971 by Vertigo Records. It is regarded by some critics as the foundation of doom metal, stoner rock, and sludge metal. Produced by Rodger Bain, who also produced the band’s prior two albums, Master of Reality was recorded at Island Studios in London from February to April 1971. Guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler downtuned their instruments during the production, achieving what Iommi called a “bigger, heavier sound”.

Master of Reality peaked at number five on the UK Albums Chart and number eight on the US Billboard 200. Though negatively received by critics on release, the album is now considered one of the greatest heavy metal albums of all time. It was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) after having sold over two million copies in the US.

Tracklist:

Side A

  1. Sweet Leaf
  2. After Forever
  3. Embryo (Instrumental)
  4. Children of the Grave

Side B

  1. Orchid (Instrumental)
  2. Lord of This World
  3. Solitude
  4. Into the Void

BLACK SABBATH: MASTER OF REALITY Album back cover

BLACK SABBATH

Credits
Ozzy Osbourne: lead vocals
Tony Iommi: guitar, synthesizer on “After Forever” and “Children of the Grave”, flute and piano on “Solitude”, acoustic guitar on “Orchid”, cough on “Sweet Leaf”
Geezer Butler: bass guitar
Bill Ward: drums, percussion on “Children of the Grave”, sleigh bells on “Solitude”
Keef: photography, poster design
Mike Stanford: art direction

https://www.blacksabbath.com

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