Black Sabbath Black Sabbath/Canada 2001

BLACK SABBATH, which includes Ozzy Osbourne, has been touring intermittently since their reunion in 1997, with several hiatuses in between. However, this reunion is always accompanied by the risk that “this may be the last time.” For example, the band once declared “inactive” at the end of the 1999 tour, and at the end of 2003, Ozzy was almost seriously injured in an accident. Furthermore, in 2007, Tony Iommi reunited with Ronnie James Dio for the third time to perform as HEAVEN & HELL, making fans think many times that “we may never see Ozzy’s SABBATH again.” And even when they reunited in 2012, there was a doubt as to whether the live performance would even be realized due to the unexpected events of Iommi’s illness and Bill Ward’s absence. In this way, the current reunion SABBATH is still walking on thin ice. Therefore, all the live shows they left behind are special for maniacs. These items, which recorded the reunion live show with high quality, can be said to be treasures for SABBATH fans. SABBATH, which reunited in 1997, declared “inactivity” in 1999 and was thought to have gone to eternal sleep. However, in 2001, it was announced that “they will be headlining at Ozzfest starting in June”, and in March before the tour started, rumors spread that “they have started writing songs for a new studio album”. Unfortunately, the “new album” at that time was not completed, but this information greatly pleased SABBATH fans around the world and made them have high expectations for the upcoming tour. This work “SCARY DOCKS” is a 74-minute CD recording of the Toronto, Canada performance on July 24th from the North American tour of 2001, which was held as “Ozzfest 2001”, with an audience source that can be said to be the best. Since this is a recent audience recording, the average level has risen considerably, but the sound quality of this work is exceptional even by that standard. Some people say that they have had enough of the reunited Sabbath, but this work is of a quality that will satisfy even such fans. Not only is the separation and clarity of each instrument excellent, but the rich, resonant bass is simply amazing! In particular, the rich bass sound spun by Geezer Butler is truly “jet black.” While maintaining a sense of transparency, it has a profound sound that seems to accumulate in the depths of your heart as you listen. I don’t think they have ever recorded such a wonderful bass sound throughout their entire career. This is already “Geezer Sabbath”! And the point is that it’s not just that Geezer’s sound is loud. Iommi’s guitar and Osborne’s vocals, which are entangled in it, also provide a contrast that breaks through the expanding bass world (the sound becomes muffled from around 1:30 to around 5:30 in “Into The Void”, but this is thought to be because the taper hid or moved the equipment). The clear outline of the performance and the separation of the parts are on a completely different level from simply “good sound”. The recording, which is full of personality and goes beyond ordinary line sound sources, offers a superb sound that sounds like black metal. From the opening “N.I.B.”, where Ozzy incites the audience, the guitar riffs and bass notes create a superb groove throughout the venue, and the indescribable richness and Ozzy’s distinctive singing voice will instantly captivate the listener. In the following “Snowblind”, Bill’s drums, which tend to be late, create a rhythm that exudes a unique sense of fatigue, creating a downer mood that is consistent with the world of the lyrics. “Scary Dreams”, which Ozzy plays as if to say, “Let’s play everyone a new song!”, is the highlight of this 2001 live show. The gloomy and monotonous tune is a musical sound that directly recalls SABBATH in the early ’70s, and at this point, it suggests that they were trying to return to their roots after more than 30 years since their album debut. Of course, this is the biggest listening point of the original sound source, and everyone will be surprised to hear this song at the same quality as the line. After this, there are a number of masterpieces that are absolutely indispensable to SABBATH, such as “War Pigs” to “Black Sabbath” and “Children Of The Grave”. “The Wizard” in the second half of the show is another highlight of this album. Although Tony Martin sang this song on the ’94-’95 tour, it is a very rare selection in the original arrangement, and there are few records of it even in the ’70s. You will not lose out if you get this album just to listen to “Scary Dreams” and this “The Wizard”. The main part of the set closes with “Paraoid”, which has the intro of “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” added. Another feature of this ’01 live is that “Children Of The Grave” is positioned as an encore. The excitement in the venue remains at its peak throughout the 74-minute recording! The 2001 tour is special for fans. This work, which cuts out a particularly fulfilling live performance with a sound that can be said to be the apex, can be said to be the definitive edition that will be super-charged among the many reunion SABBATH sound sources. Live in The Docks, Toronto, Canada 24th July 2001 TRULY PERFECT SOUND 1. N.I.B. 2. Snowblind 3. Scary Dreams ★ 4. War Pigs 5. Member Introduction 6. Iron Man 7. Into The Void 8. The Wizard ★ 9. Black Sabbath 10. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath/Paranoid 11. Children Of The Grave Ozzy Osbourne – Vocals Tony Iommi – Guitars Geezer Butler – Bass Bill Ward – Drums ★ Geoff Nicholls – Keyboards