
21 July 1971 · 56 YEARS
Master Of Reality
Black Sabbath
Tony Iommi utilized a low-tuned guitar setup to accommodate hand injuries, accidentally creating the heavy metal style. The music moves from a cough-softened start to a crushing, apocalyptic finale.
The recording captures a thick, murky environment reminiscent of the industrial Birmingham backdrop. It serves as a study in raw power, demonstrating how distorted, sparse chords possess more impact than technical displays of speed.