| Forbidden | |||||
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| Studio album by Black Sabbath | |||||
| Released | June 8, 1995 | ||||
| Recorded | 1994-1995 | ||||
| Genre | Heavy metal | ||||
| Length | 42:00 | ||||
| Label | I.R.S. | ||||
| Producer | Ernie C | ||||
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Forbidden was the 1995 effort from Black Sabbath. It is to date the last full studio album of material from the band. This also saw the reunion of Black Sabbath's Tyr-era lineup from 1990, with the return of Neil Murray and Cozy Powell. The album's opening track "The Illusion of Power" is the most experimental track on the album,[original research?] featuring rapper Ice T of the band Body Count on one verse, who himself cites Sabbath as a big musical influence. Contrary to the expectations of many, the song is not a rap-metal song, but simply a generic slow rock song with a spoken (not rapped) verse by T.[original research?] This is the only time a guest vocalist has been used on a Sabbath album. Body Count band member Ernie C also produced the album. Forbidden was generally panned by fans and critics alike at the time of its release. Band members have stated that the album was only made in order to fulfill contractual obligations with label I.R.S. Records, and this has been used as an excuse for what many consider to be poor musical quality.
Track listing
- "The Illusion of Power" (featuring Ice T) – 4:51
- "Get a Grip" – 3:58
- "Can't Get Close Enough" – 4:27
- "Shaking Off the Chains" – 4:02
- "I Won't Cry for You" – 4:47
- "Guilty as Hell" – 3:27
- "Sick and Tired" – 3:29
- "Rusty Angels" – 5:00
- "Forbidden" – 3:47
- "Kiss of Death" – 6:06
- "Loser Gets It All" (Japanese pressing Bonus Track) - 2:55
All songs written by Black Sabbath All lyrics by Tony Martin, except "The Illusion of Power" lyrics by Tony Martin and Ice T
Personnel
- Tony Martin - vocals
- Tony Iommi - guitars
- Neil Murray - bass
- Cozy Powell - drums
- Geoff Nicholls - Keyboards
