Sabbath Bloody Sabbath

Black Sabbath's fifth studio album, 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath', marked a pivotal moment in the band's career, released on 1 December 1973. This iconic record signalled a shift towards a more progressive and less doom-laden sound, while still maintaining the heavy metal essence that defined the band. Produced by Black Sabbath and Tom Allom, the album was recorded at Morgan Studios in London in September 1973.

Featuring eight tracks, including the haunting title song 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath', 'A National Acrobat', and 'Spiral Architect', this album showcases the band's ability to craft complex and captivating music. The album's writing process was initially hindered by the band's substance abuse and fatigue following their 1972-1973 world tour, but the end result was an extraordinarily favourable reception in the mainstream press, with Rolling Stone praising the album.

Notably, the album features a guest appearance by Rick Wakeman, of Yes, on keyboards, adding an extra layer of depth to the music. 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath' has been widely acclaimed and remains a standout record in Black Sabbath's discography. With a duration of 42 minutes, this album is a must-listen for fans of metal, heavy metal, rock, stoner rock, hard rock, doom metal, and classic rock. Sanctuary Records released the 2009 remastered version, which includes remastered tracks of the original album. 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath' is a testament to Black Sabbath's innovative and influential sound, cementing their status as one of the most iconic heavy metal bands of all time.