TYR by Black Sabbath (CD, Apr-2001, EMI-Capitol Special Markets)

Album Features
UPC:	724353041526
Artist:	Black Sabbath
Format:	CD
Release Year:	2001
Record Label:	EMI-Capitol Special Markets
Genre:	Heavy Metal

Track Listing
1. Anno Mundi (The Vision)
2. Law Maker, The
3. Jerusalem
4. Sabbath Stones, The
5. Battle of TYR, The
6. Odin's Court
7. Valhalla
8. Feels Good to Me
9. Heaven in Black

Details
Producer:	Cozy Powell, Tony Iommi
Distributor:	EMI Music Distribution
Recording Type:	Studio
Recording Mode:	Stereo
SPAR Code:	n/a

Album Notes
Black Sabbath: Tony Martin (vocals); Tony Iommi (guitar); Neil Murray (bass); Cozy Powell (drums).Additional personnel: Geoff Nicholls (keyboards).A more focused group effort than the previous ETERNAL IDOL, TYR features lyrics written by vocalist Tony Martin, with music by the whole band. Tony Iommi is still the ringmaster of the Sabbath circus, though, as his riffs power this heavy metal concept album. The title character is identified as the "son of Odin and the supreme sky-god of the northern peoples; the god of war and martial valor."Sabbath stalwart Geoff Nicholls' keyboards create an eerie atmosphere on TYR. Hard rock veterans Cozy Powell (drums) and Neil Murray (bass) provide a more than ample rhythm section. Tony Martin's vocal range is reminiscent of Ronnie James Dio, while Tony Iommi's constantly evolving guitar playing is as tight as ever. He is THE heavy metal axe-grinder for the ages, influencing the genre's top names. TYR's heavy yet melodic sound is impressive, and plays a notable role in the history of a monumental group.