PARANOID
Track Listing
War Pigs
Paranoid
Planet Caravan
Iron Man
Electric Funeral
Hand of Doom
Rat Salad
Fairies Wear Boots
My Rating
9/10
Average Critic Rating
9.5/10
Overview
Paranoid is a defining moment in the history of heavy metal, cementing Black Sabbath as absolute pioneers of the genre. The album is a dark, brooding masterpiece, filled with crushing riffs, thunderous rhythms, and an atmosphere of unease that perfectly captures both the band and the turbulent era in which it was created. It’s a raw and powerful performance, with Ozzy’s haunting vocals cutting through Tony Iommi’s iconic guitar work—a sound that was truly revolutionary at the time. Paranoid is more than just an album; it’s a cultural milestone that established the blueprint for heavy metal and remains as electrifying today as it was upon its release.
Recommended for any music lover looking for a defining moment of a genre.
Featured Song
Planet Caravan
Most Streamed
Paranoid
Least Streamed
Rat Salad
Underrated
Planet Caravan
TVV Top 3 Songs
War Pigs | Planet Caravan | Fairies Wear Boots
Singles
Paranoid | Iron Man
TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
War Pigs | Planet Caravan | Fairies Wear Boots
Listen to Again?
Yes
No-Skip Album?
Yes
Album Artwork Rating
8.5/10
Funnily enough, this album cover was designed based on the original title, ‘War Pigs’. Still, it fits the album perfectly and has become iconic. As Joe Smith of Warner Brothers once said, "What the fuck does a bloke dressed as a pig with a sword in his hand got to do with being paranoid?" And somehow, it just works.
Genre
Heavy Metal
RL
Vertigo Records / Warner Records
Recording Studio
Island Studios (London, England) | Regent Sound Studios (London, England)
