Disco de Black Sabbath: “Forbidden”

Black sabbath with tony martin on vocals and it couldn't get any better than this !

Why the hate ? Stop living in the past and give it a listen.

This album deserves to be re-released.

Everytime you shout forbidden makes me wonder what you'll see.

Sure this album is a bit hard to swallow at first. Rather than using mythological lyrics and a polished sound, they go for the raw and straight forward approach. To be honest, Im still getting used to some of the lyrics and even the music, but that at least keeps this album fresh. Moreso than on the last few albums you get a sense of tradition, even though at first glance this is a pretty atypical Black Sabbath record. Throughout the CD you can hear shades of various styles throughout the years. At times it captures the exact feel of such albums as Master of Reality, Sabotage, and even Eternal Idol.

In conclusion, DON'T WRITE THIS CD OFF!!!! Tony Iommi is a guitar god and one of the fathers of heavy metal. Tony Martin is by far a worthy singer of the band, and the rythm section may not be as original as Bill and Geezer always were, but Cozy and Neil get the job done, and do it well! Sabbath still lives....hell, they won't ever die. NEVER!

If you don't remember me, look back at Black Sabbath review, it's one of the recent ones. I'd pick up this cd at a Music Recyclery for seven dollars, I came home with a Claude Monet of a record when I got home. This record is Iommi's last stand, and a last stand it was. Ice-T showed up out of nowhere for a little vocal job with Tony Martin (The other Tony), I really don't like that track that much, but it's only the first track. The rest, what a blast. Sure Tony Iommi's Headless Cross/Tyr lineup hated this album, but I really don't think that. Why? Two words: "Rusty Angels". Simplicity, but refined. This underrated track is what is blasting in my stereo when I'm driving. Neil Murray and Cozy Powell are really strong in this album, and Geoff Nicholls though overshadowed, appears every now and then. Another notable tune is "Sick and Tired", which would probably explain what they were going through when recording the last stand. Late Cozy Powell is pounding his heart out on this one. It's probably a great bar tune when you drinking or should be played when repairing a car late at night. Last track I'd recommend listening is "Get a Grip". I'd think Ozzy or any other singer before Martin could of sing this with ease if they wanted to, Glen Hughes preferably. Overall, this cd is worth a listening. You may not like it, but over time it could grow on you. It's Iommi's last stand, give it a chance.

I'm a big Black Sabbath fan. I don't care what close-minded Black Sabbath fans thinks about it, or even what the musicians that were in Black Sabbath at the time think about it...my opinion is this is a great album.

I have no time for people in love with the old days, a lot of the Ozzy stuff was sub-par, its like listening to catchy melodies. This is the Sabbath that remains more interesting and worth listening to. The other Tony, Mr. Martin is such an inspiration to listen to. He's incredible here, as he is on Cross Purposes, Tyr and Headless.

- KISS - OF - DEATH - A song that is easily one of the most outstanding of their whole catalouge.

All of the other songs except the title track are very enjoyable too, even if they're not really classics. I won't cry for you which is a very great emotional performance by Martin.

This was a contractual obligation type album which makes it rather surprising, but they really scored nevertheless. Cross Purposes is probably my fave Martin Sabbath album. It's a shame that this one like Dehumanizer was given a horrible cover.

I really miss hearing music from this era of Sabbath. If not the best era, the most interesting! With Ronnie gone (RIP) I wonder if we'll get a chance to hear more.