Paranoid
Paranoid is the title of Black Sabbath's second album. It is often cited as one of the biggest milestones in heavy metal. It was released in 1970 and topped the British music charts. The album was originally going to be called "War Pigs", which is a war protest song and the opening number, but their record company made them change it due to the sensitivity about the Vietnam War.
2 singles came from this album. Paranoid and Iron Man, which would go on to become Black Sabbath's best known songs. Paranoid peaked at #61 and Iron Man #52. This album was also ranked 130 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of 500 greatest albums of all time.
2 singles came from this album. Paranoid and Iron Man, which would go on to become Black Sabbath's best known songs. Paranoid peaked at #61 and Iron Man #52. This album was also ranked 130 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of 500 greatest albums of all time.