LIVE AT LAST

This is one of rock live albums that I think worth considering if you really like live record. At this time Ozzy still could deliver high register notes on his vocal even though at some parts he maneuvered it differently and it sounds odd if we compare with studio version. That's live record, basically. For me personally, if we talk about the live concerts in 70s I would prefer those performed by Ian Gillan with Deep Purple (Made in Japan) or David Byron with Uriah Heep Live 73. Those are masterpiece of rock live records. Black Sabbath's problem is mostly with Ozzy inability to emulate what he did exactly with the studio version. But it does not mean that Black Sabbath live records are not interesting.

Of course my favorite track here is Snowblind but I find it very uplifting when I listen to Tomorrow's Dream (3.04) and Sweet Leaf (5.27) as well. Especially when it runs smoothly to the next track Killing Yourself to Live (5.29). Again, the key characteristics of Black Sabbath's sound is Tony Iommi's power chords and melody on his guitar. The guitar solo performed in Wicked World is really stunning and a good example of how Tony delivers his diverse notes beautifully.

Overall, this is recommended for those who praise the music of Black Sabbath early years. It's a good live record.

Peace on earth and mercy mild - GW