On this week in 1971 the album regarded as one of the, if not THE most important album in heavy metal history was released in the United States - Black Sabbath’s second studio album 'Paranoid'.

We’ll get into the stories behind all eight tracks including the last-minute addition to the album which became not only Black Sabbath’s most popular song but one considered to be among the greatest in rock and metal history. Also we’ll get to the controversial album title that was ultimately rejected, plus just what is that on the cover of the album and why was it chosen?

TRACKLISTING:

SIDE ONE
1. "War Pigs"
2. "Paranoid"
3. "Planet Caravan"
4. "Iron Man"

SIDE TWO
1. "Electric Funeral"
2. "Hand of Doom"
3. "Rat Salad" (instrumental)
4. "Fairies Wear Boots"

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