Forbidden (album)

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Forbidden
Studio album by Black Sabbath
Released	June 8, 1995
Recorded	1994-1995
Genre	Heavy metal
Length	42:00
Label	I.R.S. EMI
Producer(s)	Ernie C.
Professional reviews
All Music Guide (1.5/5) link
Black Sabbath chronology
Cross Purposes Live (1995)	Forbidden (1995)	The Sabbath Stones (1996)

Forbidden was the 1995 effort from Black Sabbath. It is to date the last full studio album of material from the band. This also saw the reunion of Black Sabbath's Tyr-era lineup from 1990, with the returns of Neil Murray and the late Cozy Powell.

It was generally panned by fans and critics alike at the time of its release. Band members have stated that the album was only made in order to fulfill contractual obligations with label I.R.S. Records, and this has been used as an excuse for what many consider to be poor musical quality.

Opening track "The Illusion of Power" is the most experimental track on the album, featuring rapper Ice T of the band Body Count on one verse. This is the only time a guest vocalist has been used on a Sabbath album. Body Count band member Ernie-C also produced the album, which fueled a backlash from longtime fans.

Despite persistent rumours, the track "Guilty As Hell" is not about O.J. Simpson (who was controversially acquitted of murder charges a year prior).

[edit] Track listing

1. "The Illusion of Power" (featuring Ice T) – 4:51
2. "Get a Grip" – 3:58
3. "Can't Get Close Enough" – 4:27
4. "Shaking Off the Chains" – 4:02
5. "I Won't Cry for You" – 4:47
6. "Guilty as Hell" – 3:27
7. "Sick and Tired" – 3:29
8. "Rusty Angels" – 5:00
9. "Forbidden" – 3:47
10. "Kiss of Death" – 6:06
11. "Loser Gets It All" (Japanese pressing Bonus Track) - 2:55

All songs written by Black Sabbath

All lyrics by Tony Martin, except "The Illusion of Power" lyrics by Tony Martin and Ice T

[edit] Credits

• Tony Martin - vocals
• Tony Iommi - guitars
• Geoff Nicholls - Keyboards
• Neil Murray - bass
• Cozy Powell - drums

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