BLACK SABBATH — Mob Rules (review)

BLACK SABBATH — Mob Rules album cover Album · 1981 · Heavy Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
4/5 ·
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While this didn't reach the highs of their previous album "Heaven And Hell" it is more consistant with a slightly heavier and darker sound. So while there's not a lot to choose between the two i'll agree with the majority on rating "Heaven And Hell" slightly higher. Besides i didn't own this back in the early eighties like i did "Heaven And Hell". The big change between the two albums is having Ward leave and Vinnie Appice take over on the drum kit. Dio and Appice became great friends as both are Italians from New York. I must admit i've never liked the album cover but oh well. My top three tracks are first of all "The Sign Of The Southern Cross" which has some great contrasts and when it's heavy it's very powerful. "Country Girl" for the guitar early and the vocals throughout. And "Falling Off The Edge Of The World" is my final top three. It's almost doom-like at one point and the guitar solo later on is moving. Special mention to "The Mob Rules" for the energy. So two great albums from SABBATH greet us in the early eighties and both are essential. RIP Dio.
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