Black Sabbath-Eternal Idol[Import][Remastered]320kbps

Label Sanctuary
Orig Year 1987
Discs 1
Release Date Mar 31, 2009
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Personnel Tony Iommi - guitar
Bev Bevan - percussion
Geoff Nicholls - keyboards
Bob Daisley - bass
Tony Martin - vocals
Eric Singer - drums
Additional Info Remastered; United Kingdom

Considering that Tony Iommi is the sole remaining member from the classic Sabbath lineup, it's not surprising that the centerfold of the CD booklet finds him sitting alone in his black Porsche. Changing personnel more times than Spinal Tap changed ... Full Descriptiondrummers, Iommi was determined to keep the Sabbath name alive in the metal-friendly late '80s. 1987's ETERNAL IDOL is a powerful, if uneven, record.

Tony Martin's strong vocals, along with Iommi's melodic riffing, carry IDOL throughout. "The Shining" and "Glory Ride" are fine headbanging numbers, while "Scarlett Pimpernel" is a somber acoustic instrumental. The title track is an epic tune, and the grand finale to an impressive album. For IDOL, Iommi wrote all the songs and IS Black Sabbath, though the additional musicians, all metal veterans, contribute to the music. IDOL is a thumbs-up winner.

Part of the third & final installment in thedigitally remastered series of Sabbath's Warner Brotherscatalog. Features the original sleeve artwork plus addition-al lyrics and liner notes. 'Eternal Idol' completes thecollection. 9 tracks: 'The Shining', 'Ancient Warrior','Hard Life To Love', 'Glory Ride', 'Born To Lose', 'Night-mare', 'Scarlet Pimperel', 'Lost Forever' and 'Eternal Idol'

Recorded at Air Studios, Monserrat; Air Studios, Battery Studios, London, England.
Producers: Vic Coopersmith-Heaven, Chris Tsangerides, J. Glixman.

1. Shining, The
2. Ancient Warrior
3. Hard Life to Love
4. Glory Ride
5. Born to Lose
6. Nightmare
7. Scarlet Pimpernel
8. Lost Forever
9. Eternal Idol