The stunning debut from Black Sabbath. Consider the year it came out, 1970, and what else was released that year and it seems ahead of it's time not only by metal standards but by rock standards as well. In a word? Menacing. Ozzy may have become a cartoon caricature of himself later in life and this may be the only Ozzy you know. Listen to *this* Ozzy Osbourne. Listen to this record, buy this record, and you will hear a band and a singer at the peak of their powers. As mentioned, this was the debut and their subsequent early 1970's releases are on par with any rock or metal outfit out there. Listen for the first time, hipsters, or replace that worn out copy you've had for years.