BLACK SABBATH · Cross Purposes (Remaster) | BLACK LP

Black vinyl. 2024 remaster edition.

Background information about 'Cross Purposes (Remaster)'

Man, diving back into Black Sabbath's "Cross Purposes" with this fresh 2024 remaster is like rediscovering a hidden gem that's been sitting in plain sight. Originally released in 1994, this album marked a pivotal moment for the Birmingham legends, featuring Tony Martin on vocals and showcasing a band that refused to rest on their laurels. The remaster brings new life to tracks like "I Witness" and "Cross of Thorns", where the band's signature doom-laden riffs meet surprisingly melodic sensibilities that'll grab you by the throat and won't let go.

What strikes me most about "Cross Purposes" is how it bridges the gap between Sabbath's classic era and their more experimental phases. Songs like "Psychophobia" and "Virtual Death" demonstrate the band's ability to evolve while maintaining that unmistakable heaviness that made them pioneers of heavy metal. The album's production, now enhanced by this 2024 remaster, allows every crushing guitar tone and thunderous drum hit to breathe properly, making this essential listening for anyone who wants to understand Sabbath's complete artistic journey beyond just the Ozzy years.

For fans of:
Dio-era Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Deep Purple, and Candlemass

Track listing

A1. I Witness (Remastered 2024)
A2. Cross of Thorns (Remastered 2024)
A3. Psychophobia (Remastered 2024)
A4. Virtual Death (Remastered 2024)
A5. Immaculate Deception (Remastered 2024)
B6. Dying for Love (Remastered 2024)
B7. Back to Eden (Remastered 2024)
B8. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (Remastered 2024)
B9. Cardinal Sin (Remastered 2024)
B10. Evil Eye (Remastered 2024)

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