BLACK SABBATH · The Eternal Idol (Deluxe Edition) | 2CD

2CD album set in jewelcase packaging. Limited deluxe edition featuring remastered original album plus alternative studio recordings.

Background information about 'The Eternal Idol (Deluxe Edition)'

"The Eternal Idol" stands as one of Black Sabbath's most intriguing chapters, marking a pivotal moment in the band's evolution during the late 1980s. Originally released in 1987, this album showcased the band's ability to adapt and reinvent their sound while maintaining the crushing heaviness that made them legends. The deluxe edition presents the 2009 remastered version of the original album, bringing new clarity and power to tracks like "The Shining" and the epic title track "Eternal Idol". The production captures the band's darker, more atmospheric approach during this era, with Tony Iommi's guitar work remaining as menacing and innovative as ever.

The second disc of this deluxe edition offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative process with alternative studio recordings of the entire album. These versions reveal different arrangements and approaches to the songs, showing how Black Sabbath crafted their vision in the studio. Tracks like "Ancient Warrior" and "Glory Ride" take on new dimensions in their alternative forms, while "Born to Lose" and "Hard Life to Love" demonstrate the band's songwriting prowess from different angles. This collection serves as both a celebration of a underrated Sabbath album and a testament to their enduring influence on heavy music.

For fans of: Dio, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Rainbow

Track listing

CD 1:

1. The Shining (2009 Remastered Version)
2. Ancient Warrior (2009 Remastered Version)
3. Hard Life to Love (2009 Remastered Version)
4. Glory Ride (2009 Remastered Version)
5. Born to Lose (2009 Remastered Version)
6. Nightmare (2009 Remastered Version)
7. Scarlet Pimpernel (2009 Remastered Version)
8. Lost Forever (2009 Remastered Version)
9. Eternal Idol (2009 Remastered Version)
10. Black Moon
11. Some Kind of Woman

CD 2:

1. Glory Ride (Alternative Studio Recording)
2. Born to Lose (Alternative Studio Recording)
3. Lost Forever (Alternative Studio Recording)
4. Eternal Idol (Alternative Studio Recording)
5. The Shining (Alternative Studio Recording)
6. Hard Life to Love (Alternative Studio Recording)
7. Nightmare (Alternative Studio Recording)
8. Ancient Warrior (Alternative Studio Recording)

Manufacturer: Universal Music GmbH, Mühlenstrasse 25, 10243 Berlin, Germany, Contact: www.universalmusic.com