Heaven and Hell released today!!!!

Really liking it so far, the only track not really sticking with me is atom and evil, otherwise great stuff. Dio is sounding a little like his age though.

I think Dio still sounds great, the only song that sounds like it's a little outside his comfort zone is "Turn Of The Screw" (one of the weaker tracks anyway)...he's stretching a little on that one.

Been listening to this album quite a few times this week, I have to say it's a grower and I'm enjoying it more each time I hear it.

sam wrote:

Dio is sounding a little like his age though.

Perhaps, but still damn good!

sadly i cant afford to buy this album or any other album for that matter anymore

I ordered it online, and should get it (along with some other items) in a couple of weeks. According to an e-mail, the package has already shipped out.

I've been thinking about getting it, but there a so many milestone albums out there that I still don't have. I think this album will wait for awhile.

add 2. in my opinion it is forgetable album. wout strong memorable songs.

iamrockerfun wrote:

add 2. in my opinion it is forgetable album. wout strong memorable songs.

That can't really be said this early, the test of time will determine that.

same with best of album with couple of new songs. they were good, but who remember them ? nobody.

iamrockerfun wrote:

same with best of album with couple of new songs. they were good, but who remember them ? nobody.

I do.

I was going to pick mine up after church today but I passed out when I got home from work. When I woke up I thought about going and picking it up but I figured it can wait for tomorrow when my weekend begins.

been listening a good bit to it and I must say it's doomy, gloomy, and 100% kick ass!

sam wrote:

Really liking it so far, the only track not really sticking with me is atom and evil, otherwise great stuff. Dio is sounding a little like his age though.

Give Dio a break, he is going to turn 67 this year.

sam wrote:

been listening a good bit to it and I must say it's doomy, gloomy, and 100% kick ass!

I swear Iommi has an endless supply of phenomenal guitar riffs...

I still havent bought it, but I listened to the whole thing online. Definately dug what I heard. Neverwhere was one of my particular favorites.

Still loving this album!!!!

Finally got mine yesterday along with the Deliverance reissues (separtate stores of course-Best Buy isn't that reliable).

manny wrote:

sam wrote:

Really liking it so far, the only track not really sticking with me is atom and evil, otherwise great stuff. Dio is sounding a little like his age though.

Give Dio a break, he is going to turn 67 this year.

Oh nothing against him, it just that he is finally sounding kinda old, that's all.

I don't like Atom and Evil either. Strange song to open the album with too because it's kinda slow and sludgy.

tohostudios wrote:

I don't like Atom and Evil either. Strange song to open the album with too because it's kinda slow and sludgy.

I don't mind it. I'm usually a pretty harsh critic when it comes to opening songs, but this one sets the tone for the rest of the cd. I'm liking this cd alot. It's been in my car player since Friday.

tohostudios wrote:

I don't like Atom and Evil either. Strange song to open the album with too because it's kinda slow and sludgy.

Wasn't crazy about that song the first few times I heard it, but it's grown on me now and I actually like the way the album starts at a slow pace and then builds up steam.

Plus, there's that one totally classic Dio lyric "...then into the garden, came the SLIDER...Oh No!"

LOVE IT!

detuned wrote:

tohostudios wrote:

I don't like Atom and Evil either. Strange song to open the album with too because it's kinda slow and sludgy.

Wasn't crazy about that song the first few times I heard it, but it's grown on me now and I actually like the way the album starts at a slow pace and then builds up steam.

Plus, there's that one totally classic Dio lyric "...then into the garden, came the SLIDER...Oh No!"

LOVE IT!

I thought it was a great way to start the album the first time i heard it, but I echo your thoughts, it does set up the album.

sam wrote:

manny wrote:

sam wrote:

Really liking it so far, the only track not really sticking with me is atom and evil, otherwise great stuff. Dio is sounding a little like his age though.

Give Dio a break, he is going to turn 67 this year.

Oh nothing against him, it just that he is finally sounding kinda old, that's all.

I agree, the only reason i bought the album is to hear Tony's riffs. The vocals bore me and the lyrics are tired.

I found the album to be enjoyable but like others have said, it appears to ba grower. I see why Atom And Evil is not well liked seeing as it sounds like something on Master Of The Moon. As for Dio's vocals, they sound fine to me, actually considering his age they sound real good. Also Iommi's guitar shreds like none other throughout the album. The one track that doesn't need repeated listenings to "get" is Rock And Roll Angel, bar none the best track on the CD IMO.

This album has definatly grown on me and I can now count as favorites the songs Fear (awesome riff), Bible Black, Double The Pain, Turn The Screw, Follow The Tears, and of course Rock & Roll Angel as stated above. Definatly a solid album as the songs that aren't favorites are still good. Iommi further solidifies himself as a guitar god IMO (and many other's) as the solos are top notch all around.