Essential Sabbath records? Some people say the first 4, others say the first 6. I'm firmly in the later camp! (Also Dio era = essential). On Sabotage The Gods of Heavy Metal spread their wings, evolve their sound and get a little rock opera-ish, and I wouldn't change a thing. I feel what could've been considered missteps are important, humanising moments in the history of rock legends. As is the youtube video "Ozzy Osbourne is addicted to burritos". (Check it out if you need a laugh). - Nic
Sabotage is the sixth studio album by English rock band Black Sabbath, released in July 1975. It was recorded in the midst of litigation with their former manager Patrick Meehan. The stress that resulted from the band's ongoing legal woes infiltrated the recording process, inspiring the album's title.