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Episode 204 – Black Sabbath – Technical Ecstasy – Part 1

For Episode 204 of Rock Roulette, we’re heading back to 1976 as the wheel lands on Black Sabbath’s Technical Ecstasy!

The lineup is classic Sabbath, but the sound? Well… let’s just say the band was taking a few chances. Is this an underrated gem, a weird detour, or a little bit of both?

Time to spin the record and find out!

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Episode 204 - Black Sabbath - Technical Ecstasy - Part 1

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Episode 43 – Black Sabbath – Master of Reality (Part 2)

Episode 43 is here! We finish our review of Black Sabbath’s 1971 album, Master of Reality! We have a full house tonight! Frank are you there? What will the final verdict be?

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Episode 43 - Black Sabbath - Master of Reality (Part 2)

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Episode 42 – Black Sabbath – Master of Reality (Part 1)

Episode 42 is here! The wheel has chosen Black Sabbath’s 1971 album, Master of Reality! We have a full house and a special guest: Jeremy from the Classic Guitar Rock podcast joins us!

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Episode 42 - Black Sabbath - Master of Reality (Part 1)

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