Lot of 4 CDs, Black Sabbath, Master of Reality, Sabotage, Vol.4 , Sabbath Bloody Sabbath

A 4-CD lot of Black Sabbath featuring these iconic albums—Master of Reality, Sabotage, Vol. 4, and Sabbath Bloody Sabbath—would represent a treasure trove of some of the most influential heavy metal albums of all time. Each of these albums marked significant moments in Black Sabbath's evolution as pioneers of the genre. Here's a breakdown of what each CD includes:

1. Master of Reality (1971)

This album is one of the heaviest records of its time, and it solidified Black Sabbath's role as the founding fathers of heavy metal. The downtuned guitars and the introduction of new themes (like environmentalism) pushed the band forward.

Tracklist:

1. Sweet Leaf
2. After Forever
3. Embryo (Instrumental)
4. Children of the Grave
5. Orchid (Instrumental)
6. Lord of This World
7. Solitude
8. Into the Void

2. Sabotage (1975)

Sabotage is often considered one of Black Sabbath's most experimental albums, blending their heavy sound with a progressive rock edge. The record explores anger, frustration, and internal struggles, all while delivering incredible riffage.

Tracklist:

1. Hole in the Sky
2. Don’t Start (Too Late) (Instrumental)
3. Symptom of the Universe
4. Megalomania
5. The Thrill of It All
6. Supertzar (Instrumental)
7. Am I Going Insane (Radio)
8. The Writ

3. Vol. 4 (1972)

Vol. 4 marks a shift in Sabbath’s sound as they start to explore more melodic and experimental territories while still retaining their heavy foundation. This album is famous for showing their versatility, and for iconic tracks like "Snowblind," a song that also alludes to the band’s increased drug use at the time.

Tracklist:

1. Wheels of Confusion/The Straightener
2. Tomorrow’s Dream
3. Changes
4. FX (Instrumental)
5. Supernaut
6. Snowblind
7. Cornucopia
8. Laguna Sunrise (Instrumental)
9. St. Vitus Dance
10. Under the Sun/Every Day Comes and Goes

4. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (1973)

Widely regarded as one of their best albums, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath shows a matured Sabbath, balancing heavy, doom-laden riffs with more intricate arrangements. This album took their heavy sound to new heights, incorporating more progressive rock influences and complex songwriting.

Tracklist:

1. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
2. A National Acrobat
3. Fluff (Instrumental)
4. Sabbra Cadabra
5. Killing Yourself to Live
6. Who Are You?
7. Looking for Today
8. Spiral Architect

Summary:

This 4-CD set showcases the essential middle era of Black Sabbath's career, where they were at their creative peak. You’ll hear some of their most classic tracks and the experimentation that allowed them to transcend traditional metal boundaries.