Iommi

A amazing album containing many lost tracks from the likes of Pete Steele and Henry Rollins and Skin from skunk Anansie giving some of there better performances of there carriers and all backed by the powerful Mr Iommi a must buy for me

How the heck did I let this one pass me by ? This is one of the best rock albums I have heard-period. This is Tony Iommi at his doom laden riffing best with some incredible solos thrown in for good measure. This album is as good as if not better than anything he has produced with the Sabbs, every track is top notch and the track with Ozzy ' who's fooling who ' is a cross between Black Sabbath and Children of the grave, in short this album is a rock classic, dark, angry and heavy, a must.

I really enjoy Tony Iommi's guitar riffs and sound whether it's with Black Sabbath or solo and this album is no exception. The various artists on vocals also adds something different to this album.

Great album and great collaborations with my favourite guitarist of all time.

A horrendously underrated masterpiece, every track is a gem, with some really standing out. Great production and amazing riffs. What can one say? Seek this one out, spread the word and let it resurface.

I like this style and black sabbath

Tony Iommi, who has been threatening the release of his debut solo album for some time has delivered a musical tour-de-force with one or two exceptions. His unique guitar sound, imitated by many of his contempories but never truely successfully transcribed onto record, is, as one expects the focus of the album and dominats the final mix. The heavy rock template introduced by Black Sabbath 30 years ago remains the fulcrum of all Iommi's subsequent work within the 'fluid' confines of various Sabbath line-ups...and now on'Iommi'. The multitude of guest vocalists succeed to varying degrees with notable contributions from Henry Rollins, Phil Anselmo, (of Pantera...who actually sings), and of course our beloved Ozzy. The latter provides the focal point of interest with his contribution on 'Who's Fooling Who', a much improved song on the two bonus tracks found on the 1998 'Reunion' album. Opening with the now familiar doom-laden bell toll the track grinds slowly and heavily so reminiscent of their early work. The strong vocal contribution from Mr. Osbourne belies much of his recent solo performances and is naturally the strongest reference point to Sabbath. Other notable high points come in the shape of'Patterns' with a distinctve time change midway through reminiscent of material from 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath' and the the opening machine gun fire of Laughing Man. The combined talents of Ian Astbury and Brian May however fail to rescue the rather non-descript 'Flame On' and the almost commercial 'Goodbye Lament' seems misplaced on this record. Skunk Anansies' Skin provides the only female vocal on 'Meat' which contains one if Iommi's best riffs on this album, but her talents are subsumed under the barrage of sound and does'nt quite therefore succedd. Minor criticisms aside this work is both contemporary in sound whilst remaining true to Iommi's musical roots and idealisms. Questions abound about Sabbath's future but a new record seams remote at this juncture, therefore this release takes on greater signficance for the legions of fans who may never witness the original band play together again. From that standpoint 'Iommi' is a marvellous testament to a guitar 'great' and to Sabbath's contribution to the rock genre. Great stuff Tony!!

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If you love Tony Iommi's guitar playing, which is Black Sabbath according to Tony, you'll love the Iommi cd as I do. Basically an audition cd to a bunch of excellent singers to sing a new Sabbath song. Which turned out very cool!

.....das Produkt kam in der beschriebenen Qualität aus London an. Die Lieferzeit muss man großzügig interpretieren. Seit dem Brexit funktioniert zwischen Insel und Festland einiges nicht so wie früher. Das kann man aber nicht dem Händler anlasten. CD in Top Zustand, darauf kommt es an. 5 Sterne.

Amazing collaboration of artists with the legendary Tony Iommi at the helm!

ordine arrivato anche in anticipo nessun problematoglierei mezza stella delle 5 perchè, nonostante un buon imballaggio, il disco è arrivato con la plastica del tutto aperta e la confezione scheggiata ed era segnalato come ultimo disponibile anche prima che lo acquistassi.

Black Sabbathのギタリスト、トニー・アイオミによるソロアルバム。2000年発売。1970年にデビューしたBlack Sabbathは、80年代のNWOBHM、90年代のグランジやドゥームメタル、90年代後半から2000年代前半にかけて盛り上がったヘヴィロックなど、時代を超えて今なお様々なスタイルのバンドに影響を与え続けている。本作は、アイオミ氏の紡ぎだす重厚なリフを主軸に、ヘンリー・ロリンズ、Smashing Pumpkinsのビリー・コーガン、System of a Downのサージ・タンキアンなど多彩なシンガーたちが集結し、制作された。印象に残った曲をいくつか挙げると、デイヴ・グロールが歌う3曲目の "Goodbye Lament" 。この曲はギターにもう1人、アイオミ氏の盟友ブライアン・メイが参加しており、いかにもといったゴージャスなハーモニーが、ヘヴィな曲調に華を添えている。4曲目の "Time in Mine" はフィル・アンセルモが参加。どことなく不穏な曲調で、押し殺した中にも激情を秘めたヴォーカルが素晴らしい。5曲目 "Patters" はサージ・タンキアンが参加。System of a Down等で聴ける変態歌唱ではなく、比較的ノーマルな歌い方だが、それでも1発で彼の声だとわかる。9曲目の "Who's Fooling Who" は、ヴォーカルがオジー・オズボーン、ギターはもちろんアイオミ氏、そしてドラムがビル・ワードと、ほぼBlack Sabbathな編成。これでベースがギーザー・バトラーだったら完璧だったのだが、この曲でベースを弾いているのはローレンス・コットルという人物。まあ彼も「Headless Cross」 (Black Sabbathの14作目。1989年発売) での参加経験があるし、一応「元Black Sabbath」と言えるかも？アイオミ氏によるドゥーム感溢れるリフと、2000年代ヘヴィロックのセンスが融合した傑作。