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A pair of long and winding epics open and close VOL. 4.: "Wheels of Confusion/The Straightener" and "Under the Sun/Everything Comes and Goes," each consisting of two separate sections. The reflective, love-lost ballad "Changes" remains one of Sabbath's best, while Tony Iommi's gorgeous acoustic instrumental "Laguna Sunrise" is another low-key standout. But plodding, mega-decibel heavy metal is what Sabbath is known for, and VOL. 4 delivers with such dark rockers as "Tomorrow's Dream," "Supernaut," and "Snowblind," a track warning against the dangers of cocaine. VOL. 4 is one of Black Sabbath's most underrated albums, despite its exceptional quality.
While Black Sabbath's 1972 release VOL. 4 didn't contain a renowned heavy metal anthem as PARANOID's title track, "Iron Man," or MASTER OF REALITY's "Sweet Leaf" and "Children of the Grave," for example, it was far from a lackluster effort. VOL. 4 is a consistent, complete album that contains many of Sabbath's most underrated and often-overlooked compositions. Based on the inspired performances throughout the album, you'd never know that the band has considered the writing/recording of VOL. 4 to be its most out-of-control and drug-heavy period.
Black Sabbath: Ozzy Osbourne (vocals); Tony Iommi (guitar); Geezer Butler (bass instrument); Bill Ward (drums).
Rolling Stone (12/7/72, p.63) - "...Storms of liquid metal...the Sabs pour it on...The Sabs are genius..."
Q (6/00, p.69) - Ranked #60 in Q's "100 Greatest British Albums" - "...The sound of drug-taking, beer-guzzling hooligans from Britain's oft-pilloried cultural armpit let loose in LA..." Black Sabbath, Vol. 4 Music Black Sabbath, Vol. 4 Songs Black Sabbath, Vol. 4 Music Black Sabbath, Vol. 4 Music Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Vol 4 is Sabbath at its Peak
This album was the high-water mark of Sabbath's creative energy within the early metal art form. The sound is rich, the melodies appealling, and the timing tight. "Wheels of Confusion" stands out as something classic; its haunting, often glorious melody will command your attention and sieze your mind's eye. It should be regarded as their finest work.
Submitted by Scott (Atlanta, GA)
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THE BEST!!!!
First of all, "Paranoid" is great, and so are a handful of others, which I know I don't have to name because all the great fans already know!!! But my favorite of all is "Volume 4". The rock is very heavy and fantastic, and the acoustical numbers are great!!!! I would give the first 6 of their albums 5-STARS, but if I have to pick an abolute best -- then my vote goes to "Volume 4"!!!!
Submitted by Stephen Jenkins (Knoxville, TN, USA)
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Black Sabbath, with their first five albums-- BLACK SABBATH through SABOTAGE-- made a steady progression, in terms of maturity and complexity. Each album was even better than it's predocessor. There's a lot of good stuff on VOLUME 4, with the exception of "FX," which I thought was a bit dissonant and pretty boring, actually. I'd have to say the highlite, on VOL.4 would be "Supernaut." All the rest of the tracks are strong,I thought, though some are better than others.
Submitted by darkwinter (Fawns Neck, N.W. Terr., Canada)
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I was not a fan however this was the only BS record I had and now at 46 its the only BS Disc I own.
Submitted by DBel181254 (vero beach,fl) 
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wheels of confusion
i will never forget the day that i heard wheels of confusion, just this song along is one of sabbaths all time best, and also cornucopia, that is the scariest intro ever, spooky, then they go into the verse, and it gets happy, sabbath brought us through ups and downs better than any other band
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