review by thomas

Another Sabbath and heavy metal classic, containing such gems as ”Sweet Leaf”, ”Children of the Grave” and ”Solitude”. This album is the most impressive in the Sabbath catalogue since it is almost flawless. From the opening weed smoke of “Sweet Leaf” to the closing “Into the Void” it’s one fiest of classic heavy metal, though not without calmer moments. The instrumental acoustic piece “Orchid” and the fragile beauty of “Solitude” sees to that. The latter has a lovely piano and some lovely flute as well.

This is perhaps the heaviest Sabbath record from the seventies and also, in my judgement, their best. And with such positive God assurances as “After Forever” maybe the self-appointed sentinels of morality will think twice before accusing Sabbath for being Satanists, but then again they will probably not think twice.

Surely this album is not to be overlooked and can be recommended to everyone not shunning this type of music.