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Seventh Star (Deluxe Edition)

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An often misunderstood and underrated album, 1986's Seventh Star was never intended to be a Black Sabbath release, as the band had effectively broken up following its disastrous 1984 tour in support of career low point Born Again. Instead, Seventh Star was conceived as guitarist Tony Iommi's first solo project, and it was only record company pressure that forced him to resurrect his longtime band's moniker at the last minute. With this in mind, one can better appreciate both the record's more blues-based, often un-Sabbath-like songwriting and the contributions made by journeyman singer Glenn Hughes (ex-Trapeze, Deep Purple, etc.), whose incredibly emotive and soulful vocal style was completely at odds with the deadpan delivery of Sabbath's most recognizable singer, Ozzy Osbourne (a discrepancy that would spell his quick exit when the necessary classics were wheeled out for the ensuing world tour). Still, within the unique circumstances of Seventh Star's creation, Hughes' fiery tunefulness made aggressive hard rockers like "In for the Kill," "Turn to Stone," and "Danger Zone" uncommonly catchy, and gorgeous ballads such as "Angry Heart/In Memory..." and "No Stranger to Love" all the more heart-rending. Tellingly, his efforts fell resoundingly flat on the bluesy aimlessness of "Heart Like a Wheel" and the gothic menace of the title track, making it possible for keener observers to foresee the troubles ahead. Yet, in light of the even more traumatic difficulties that preceded it, Seventh Star -- for all its uncharacteristic sonic qualities -- actually represents the turning of a corner for Black Sabbath's lengthy career, which steadily regained momentum in the years that followed.

© Eduardo Rivadavia /TiVo

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1
In for the Kill (2009 Remaster)
00:03:40

Black Sabbath, MainArtist - Tommy Iommi, Writer

© 2010 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1986 2009 Gimcastle Ltd. under exclusive licence to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company

2
No Stranger to Love (2009 Remaster)
00:04:29

Black Sabbath, MainArtist - Tommy Iommi, Writer

© 2010 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1986 2009 Gimcastle Ltd. under exclusive licence to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company

3
Turn to Stone (2009 Remaster)
00:03:29

Black Sabbath, MainArtist - Tommy Iommi, Writer

© 2010 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1986 2009 Gimcastle Ltd. under exclusive licence to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company

4
Sphinx (The Guardian) (2009 Remaster)
00:01:11

Black Sabbath, MainArtist - Tommy Iommi, Writer

© 2010 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1986 2009 Gimcastle Ltd. under exclusive licence to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company

5
Seventh Star (2009 Remaster)
00:05:20

Black Sabbath, MainArtist - Tommy Iommi, Writer

© 2010 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1986 2009 Gimcastle Ltd. under exclusive licence to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company

6
Danger Zone (2009 Remaster)
00:04:26

Black Sabbath, MainArtist - Tommy Iommi, Writer

© 2010 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1986 2009 Gimcastle Ltd. under exclusive licence to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company

7
Heart Like a Wheel (2009 Remaster)
00:06:36

Black Sabbath, MainArtist - Tommy Iommi, Writer

© 2010 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1986 2009 Gimcastle Ltd. under exclusive licence to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company

8
Angry Heart (2009 Remaster)
00:03:07

Black Sabbath, MainArtist - Tommy Iommi, Writer

© 2010 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1986 2009 Gimcastle Ltd. under exclusive licence to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company

9
In Memory (2009 Remaster)
00:02:36

Black Sabbath, MainArtist

© 2010 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1986 2009 Gimcastle Ltd. under exclusive licence to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company

10
No Stranger to Love (Single Remix)
00:04:01

Black Sabbath, MainArtist - Jeff Glixman, Producer - Tommy Iommi, Writer

© 2010 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1986 Gimcastle Ltd. under exclusive licence to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company

DISC 2

1
The Mob Rules (Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, Hammersmith, London, UK, 6/2/1986)
00:02:59

Tony Iommi, Composer, Writer - Terence Butler, Composer, Writer - Black Sabbath, MainArtist - Ronnie James Dio, Composer, Writer

© 2010 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2010 BBC. Licensed courtesy of BBC Worldwide to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company

2
Danger Zone (Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, Hammersmith, London, UK, 6/2/1986)
00:04:44

Black Sabbath, MainArtist - Tommy Iommi, Writer

© 2010 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2010 BBC. Licensed courtesy of BBC Worldwide to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company

3
War Pigs (Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, Hammersmith, London, UK, 6/2/1986)
00:08:11

Tony Iommi, Composer, Writer - Bill Ward, Composer, Writer - John Osbourne, Composer, Writer - Terence Butler, Composer, Writer - Black Sabbath, Composer, MainArtist - GEEZER BUTLER, Writer

© 2010 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2010 BBC. Licensed courtesy of BBC Worldwide to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company

4
Seventh Star (Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, Hammersmith, London, UK, 6/2/1986)
00:05:03

Black Sabbath, MainArtist - Tommy Iommi, Writer

© 2010 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2010 BBC. Licensed courtesy of BBC Worldwide to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company

5
Die Young (Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, Hammersmith, London, UK, 6/2/1986)
00:03:58

Tony Iommi, Composer, Writer - Terence Butler, Composer, Writer - Black Sabbath, MainArtist - Ronnie James Dio, Composer, Writer - William Thomas Ward, Composer, Writer

© 2010 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2010 BBC. Licensed courtesy of BBC Worldwide to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company

6
Black Sabbath (Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, Hammersmith, London, UK, 6/2/1986)
00:09:33

Tony Iommi, Composer, Writer - Bill Ward, Composer, Writer - John Osbourne, Composer, Writer - William Ward, Writer - Terence Butler, Composer, Writer - Black Sabbath, Composer, MainArtist - GEEZER BUTLER, Writer

© 2010 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2010 BBC. Licensed courtesy of BBC Worldwide to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company

7
N.I.B. (Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, Hammersmith, London, UK, 6/2/1986)
00:01:37

Tony Iommi, Writer - John Osbourne, Writer - William Ward, Writer - Terence Butler, Writer - Black Sabbath, MainArtist

© 2010 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2010 BBC. Licensed courtesy of BBC Worldwide to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company

8
Neon Knights (Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, Hammersmith, London, UK, 6/2/1986)
00:04:37

Tony Iommi, Composer, Writer - Terence Butler, Composer, Writer - Black Sabbath, MainArtist - Ronnie James Dio, Composer, Writer - William Thomas Ward, Composer, Writer

© 2010 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2010 BBC. Licensed courtesy of BBC Worldwide to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company

9
Paranoid (Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, Hammersmith, London, UK, 6/2/1986)
00:03:29

Ozzy Osbourne, Writer - Tony Iommi, Writer - Bill Ward, Writer - Black Sabbath, MainArtist - GEEZER BUTLER, Writer

© 2010 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2010 BBC. Licensed courtesy of BBC Worldwide to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company

Albumbeschreibung

An often misunderstood and underrated album, 1986's Seventh Star was never intended to be a Black Sabbath release, as the band had effectively broken up following its disastrous 1984 tour in support of career low point Born Again. Instead, Seventh Star was conceived as guitarist Tony Iommi's first solo project, and it was only record company pressure that forced him to resurrect his longtime band's moniker at the last minute. With this in mind, one can better appreciate both the record's more blues-based, often un-Sabbath-like songwriting and the contributions made by journeyman singer Glenn Hughes (ex-Trapeze, Deep Purple, etc.), whose incredibly emotive and soulful vocal style was completely at odds with the deadpan delivery of Sabbath's most recognizable singer, Ozzy Osbourne (a discrepancy that would spell his quick exit when the necessary classics were wheeled out for the ensuing world tour). Still, within the unique circumstances of Seventh Star's creation, Hughes' fiery tunefulness made aggressive hard rockers like "In for the Kill," "Turn to Stone," and "Danger Zone" uncommonly catchy, and gorgeous ballads such as "Angry Heart/In Memory..." and "No Stranger to Love" all the more heart-rending. Tellingly, his efforts fell resoundingly flat on the bluesy aimlessness of "Heart Like a Wheel" and the gothic menace of the title track, making it possible for keener observers to foresee the troubles ahead. Yet, in light of the even more traumatic difficulties that preceded it, Seventh Star -- for all its uncharacteristic sonic qualities -- actually represents the turning of a corner for Black Sabbath's lengthy career, which steadily regained momentum in the years that followed.

© Eduardo Rivadavia /TiVo

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