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THE REVIEW
Excellent recording (October 8, 1980 live @ The Civic Centre, Hartford, Connecticut, USA), from one of the many specials of the American radio King Biscuit Flower Hour.
The Sabbath were experiencing a second golden period in those years, and it shows: Neon Knights and Children Of The Sea are spectacular, Heaven & Hell splendid, Die Young a real missile.
A bit less convincing War Pigs, personally Dio never convinced me when it came to Ozzy’s old pieces, so the opinion is entirely personal.
Iommi proves to be amazing, even if here and there he misses a few notes, but that’s absolutely not a problem: his sound has such strength and energy that goes beyond simple technical skill, his taste and creativity are absolutely brilliant. There are very few musicians who can afford such freedoms. Every time I listen to him, I'm more convinced that he's the most underrated guitarist of all time. Solid Gezer Butler.
Dio was in fantastic shape, and you can hear it.
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Summary by Bot
This review covers Black Sabbath's 1980 live concert in Hartford, showcasing a golden era with standout songs like Neon Knights and Heaven & Hell. While the reviewer personally finds Dio less fitting on older material like War Pigs, the band's energy and Iommi's guitar creativity shine through. The recording is praised as excellent, capturing the band's powerful performance.Tracklist Lyrics
Black Sabbath
English heavy metal band formed in Birmingham in 1968, widely credited as pioneers of heavy metal and led musically by guitarist Tony Iommi.91 Reviews
