
Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - Paranoid
Directed by Matthew Longfellow
Produced by Isis Productions, BBC
A celebratory documentary about the creation of a landmark heavy metal album, built on musician interviews, historical context, and reverence for artistic influence.
The story of how the classic album "Paranoid" was made, with stories from band members to those who were influenced by its content, form and vitality. Paranoid is the second studio album by English rock band Black Sabbath. Released in September 1970, it was the band's only LP to top the UK Albums Chart until the release of 13 in 2013. Paranoid contains several of the band's signature songs, including "Iron Man", "War Pigs" and the title track, which was the band's only Top 20 hit, reaching number 4 in the UK charts. It is often regarded as one of the most quintessential and influential albums in heavy metal history.
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Is Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - Paranoid violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - Paranoid easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Is Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - Paranoid scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - Paranoid sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Does Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - Paranoid end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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