Audio CD review:
Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell

Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell

Band: Black Sabbath Title: Heaven and Hell Rating: Release Date: 07 February, 1996 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Neon Knights 2: Children of the Sea 3: Lady Evil 4: Heaven and Hell 5: Wishing Well 6: Die Young 7: Walk Away 8: Lonely Is the Word

Editoral Review They recruited Elf vocalist Ronnie James Dio, whose melodramatic vibrato shuddered with menace, and in 1980, they released Heaven and Hell, their most potent offering since Master of Reality. After kicking vocalist Ozzy Osbourne out of the band in 1978, Black Sabbath knew they would have to strike back with a powerful record if they were to retain their credibility. Faster and more theatrical than Sabbath's earlier oeuvre, Heaven and Hell features the dynamic seven-minute title track, which builds from a lazy throb to a high-octane roar, and the dynamic "Die Young," which segues from an uptempo saunter to a flamboyant midsection strangely reminiscent of Queen. Although the album helped build Sabbath a younger, more enthusiastic fan base, Dio only remained with the band for one more studio album, after which Sabbath's star slowly began to fade. --Jon Wiederhorn .. You can see a complete list of all Black Sabbath discography, or go back to the Black Sabbath tabs