THE SINGLES 1970-1978

Disc 1: a) Evil Woman (from "Black Sabbath" album) A classic, simple but very well constructed rocker with a jazzy touch of syncopation and killer (if brief) guitar solo by Iommi. b) Wicked World (same album) Doomy chops for intro, and then came witchy Ozzy: the rest is legend.

Disc 2: a) Paranoid (taken from "Paranoid") Blockbuster single, signature song, and concert staple. b) The Wizard (from "Black Sabbath") Amazing, simple but tasty harmonica call & blues-rock response by the group.

Disc 3: a) Tomorrow's Dream (from "Volume 4") Classic heavy stuff with a psychedelic touch. b) Laguna Sunrise (same album) Very nice instrumental highlighting the acoustic guitar by Tony.

Disc 4: a) Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (from "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath") Dense and elaborated guitar overdubs shine here. b) Changes (from "Volume 4") Beautiful moody, piano ladden ballad.

Disc 5: a) Never Say Die (from "Never Say Die") Alternates a strong riff with a climatic section soaked in reverb. b) She's Gone (from "Technical Ecstasy") Acoustic, orchestral, sad, gorgeous ballad with sensible vocals by Ozzy.

Disc 6: a) Hard Road (From "Never Say Die") Not my favourite, even Tony sounds unfocused. b) Symptom of the Universe (From "Sabotage") Now we are talking! Just hear the sonority of the bass and the unique guitar solo. Good acoustic touches also.

Anyway, the full albums are essential, not this.