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| Black Sabbath - Cross Purposes Classification: Pop Band: Black Sabbath Tracks: - I Witness - Cross Of Thorns - Psychophobia - Virtual Death - Immaculate Deception - Dying For Love - Back To Eden - The Hand That Rocks The Cradle - Cardinal Sin - Evil Eye a bargain at any price Probably the most seriously metal of the Martin era with the most religious references since Master of Reality. Stylistically, it resembles Dehumanizer without being so unrelentingly intense. 'Psychophobia' is a great song with one of the most interesting rhythms since Sabotage. Cross of Thorns is another powerful song. At bargain bin prices this album is a steal. This CD Rocks !! Black Sabbath at it's finest. The entire cd is fantastic. The songs rock, the vocals rock, the lyrics rock and the quality of the recording is excellent. A must have for any Sabbath fan. Great Album, Great Line-up, Some Great Songs.. I was lucky enough to see this tour in spring of 1994 when I was a senior in high school. This album and tours line-up included Tony "The Cat" Martin at vocals, Iommi on the guitars, Geezer Butler on Bass Guitar, Geoff Nicholls on the keyboards, and Powerhouse Bobby Rondinelli (ex-Rainbow, ex-Sun Red Sun, ex-Quiet Riot, now with BOC) on the drums. Unfortunately, Tony Martin was sick most of this tour so many of the Live shows did slighly suffer and take some "overhyped flack"; and unfairly further pushed the notion for Ozzy or Dio purists that "Tony Martin just stunk". I can gaurantee you -- this is NOT SO. The Tony Martin-led Sabbath put out some great albums (Headless Cross and Tyr -- Production and a "stand in" bass Player slighly tarnished Headless Cross, whearas Tyr was perfectly produced but had some filler). Cross Purposes is VERY GOOD and I would rank side by side with Headless Cross, and definetly better than The Eternal Idol and without a doubt Forbidden. The first four tracks alone, and then track 8 (The Hand That Rocks The Cradle) are worth the cost of the album. Newcomer Rondinelli on drums just shines on this album, with some songs these things sounding like echoing cannons. The songs are well-written and very solid (minus a few torwards the end which are just kinda average). The only difference in this album is Tony Martin sings in a much lower register and doesnt hit many high notes as he did in the Tyr and Headless Cross days, but nontheless this was one of the best Martin-led Sabbath releases. This album rocked, the tour was great and I'll fondly remember being 17 and seeing the many topless women dancing during Bobby Rondinelli's drum solo. I would definetly recommend this album, especially over Forbidden and even Eternal Idol. Every bit of 4 out of 5 stars! Buy Black Sabbath Cross Purposes at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.comJamster - the latest ringtones for your phone! |
