After previous iterations of the group – the Polka Tulk Blues Band and Earth – the band settled on the name Black Sabbath in 1969. They distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. Signing to Philips Records in November 1969, they released their first single, "Evil Woman", in January 1970, and their debut album, Black Sabbath, was released the following month. Though it received a negative critical response, the album was a commercial success, leading to a follow-up record, Paranoid, later that year. The band's popularity grew, and by 1973's Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, critics were starting to respond favourably.
Osbourne's excessive substance abuse led to his firing in 1979. He was replaced by former Rainbow vocalist Ronnie James Dio. Following two albums with Dio, Black Sabbath endured many personnel changes in the 1980s and 1990s that included vocalists Ian Gillan, Glenn Hughes, Ray Gillen and Tony Martin, as well as several drummers and bassists. Martin, who replaced Gillan in 1987, was the second-longest serving vocalist and recorded three albums with Black Sabbath before his dismissal in 1991. That same year, Iommi and Butler were rejoined by Dio and drummer Vinny Appice to record Dehumanizer (1992). After two more studio albums with Martin, who replaced Dio in 1993, the band's original line-up reunited in 1997 and released a live album, Reunion, the following year; they continued to tour occasionally until 2005. Other than various back catalogue reissues and compilation albums, as well as the Mob Rules-era line-up reunited as Heaven & Hell, there was no further activity under the Black Sabbath until 2011 with the release of their final studio album and 19th overall, 13, in 2013, which features all of the original members except Ward. During their farewell tour, the band played their final concert in their home city of Birmingham on 4 February 2017. Occasional partial reunions have happened since, most recently when Osbourne and Iommi performed together at the closing ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide as of 2013, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands. Black Sabbath, together with Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They were ranked by MTV as the "Greatest Metal Band of All Time" and placed second on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list. Rolling Stone magazine ranked them number 85 on their "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". Black Sabbath were inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. They have also won two Grammy Awards for Best Metal Performance, and in 2019 the band were presented a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Studio albums
Black Sabbath (1970)
Paranoid (1970)
Master of Reality (1971)
Vol. 4 (1972)
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (1973)
Sabotage (1975)
Technical Ecstasy (1976)
Never Say Die! (1978)
Heaven and Hell (1980)
Mob Rules (1981)
Born Again (1983)
Seventh Star (1986)
The Eternal Idol (1987)
Headless Cross (1989)
Tyr (1990)
Dehumanizer (1992)
Cross Purposes (1994)
Forbidden (1995)
13 (2013)
The Thrill of It All
Black Sabbath Lyrics
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With the children of creation futuristic dreams we sift
Clutching violently we whisper with a liquefying cry
Any deadly final answers that are surely doomed to die
Won't you help me Mr. Jesus, won't you tell me if you can?
When you see this world we live in, do you still believe in man?
If my songs become my freedom, and my freedom turns to gold
Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it
'Cause I've got no reason to lie, yeah
Forget your problems that don't even exist
And I'll show you a way to get high, oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
So come along, you know you matter to me
Remember freedom is not hard to find, yeah
Time to stop all your messing around
Don't you think that I know my own mind, oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Why can't you believe, it's not here to perceive
Do you always have to be told, yeah
For you have been taught that if your mind has been bought
Life's entire answer was sold, oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
The lyrics to Black Sabbath's The Thrill of It All portray a sense of confusion and desperation of individuals in search of their purpose and questioning their existence. The opening lines suggest a hesitation in decision-making, with the idea of being stuck in a crossroad or a “turned and twisted rift” that is unclear and uncertain. Meanwhile, the reference to the “children of creation” implies that the song is not only about the artist’s personal crisis, but it could be a commentary on the state of humanity as a whole. The futuristic dreams mentioned in the lyrics may represent humanity’s future prospects and aspirations, which are still malleable and uncertain.
The second stanza sees the singer reaching out to a higher power, in this case, Mr. Jesus. The question directed at the deity suggests the singer’s disillusionment with the state of the world, and a hope to find some guidance or sense of meaning. The reference to songwriting and freedom alluded to the fact that music could be a form of liberation, and finding answers to existential questions could be an artistic process. The singer’s final question about the “answer” that could be “sold” suggests that life is too unpredictable and vast to be reduced to a simple, commercial product.
In the final stanza, the artist claims that his story is true while rejecting the idea of lying. The lyrics then appeal for a way to overcome hardships and struggles, with a message of hope that freedom and purpose are attainable. The final line suggests that the singer knows what he wants and does not need anyone else's validation or input to make his own decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
Inclination of direction, walk the turned and twisted rift
We're walking on a path that's full of uncertainty and twists
With the children of creation futuristic dreams we sift
We're with the hopeful thinkers, trying to come up with the best ideas for the future
Clutching violently we whisper with a liquefying cry
We're holding on to something desperately, whispering as we fear losing it all
Any deadly final answers that are surely doomed to die
We know that any supposed solution or answer that comes will not last forever
Won't you help me Mr. Jesus, won't you tell me if you can?
Oh, God, if you're listening and watching, can you give us any guidance?
When you see this world we live in, do you still believe in man?
Do you still have faith in humanity despite our many shortcomings?
If my songs become my freedom, and my freedom turns to gold
If my artistic expressions help me achieve my true potential, and it leads me to great financial success
Then I'll ask the final question, if the answer could be sold
But then I'll wonder, could any amount of money buy true understanding?
Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it
That's my perspective, and I believe in it firmly.
'Cause I've got no reason to lie, yeah
I have no benefit in telling falsehoods.
Forget your problems that don't even exist
Don't worry about the hypothetical, unlikely scenarios you've created in your mind
And I'll show you a way to get high, oh yeah
Let me guide you to a euphoric, almost spiritual feeling
So come along, you know you matter to me
Join me on my journey, because you're important to me.
Remember freedom is not hard to find, yeah
Remember, true freedom can be attained without much difficulty.
Time to stop all your messing around
It's time to stop acting foolish and start focusing on what really matters.
Don't you think that I know my own mind, oh yeah
Don't doubt my intentions or beliefs because I'm absolutely sure of them.
Why can't you believe, it's not here to perceive
Why can't you accept that some things just can't be fully understood or experienced?
Do you always have to be told, yeah
Do you always need someone to explain things to you?
For you have been taught that if your mind has been bought
You've been conditioned to believe that if you pay for something, then you own it
Life's entire answer was sold, oh yeah
But in reality, there's no single answer that can be bought with money.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL BUTLER, OZZY OSBOURNE, TONY IOMMI, WILLIAM WARD
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