Third studio album from metal masters, Black Sabbath. Master Of Reality was originally recorded in 1971 at Island Studios in London. It is considered the defining album of doom, stoner and sludge metal. Guitarist Tony Iommi's downtuned guitar created a bigger and heavier sound, with bassist Geezer Butler doing the same. They ultimately created one of the darkest, skull crushing metal records of all time. Includes the songs: "Sweet Leaf," "Children Of The Grave," and "Orchid," along with unreleased outtakes from the recording sessions. Seventeen tracks in all. Released by Warner Bros. on 180 gram double vinyl housed in a gatefold sleeve.

• deluxe edition expanded w/ full disc of previously unreleased bonus tracks
• 180g black double vinyl pressing
• housed in gatefold jacket w/ printed inner sleeves
  
• original release year: 1971
• music label: Warner Records 2022

reviewed by Hessian Harry 02/2016