Yep its the dark jewel in the crown and for this reason it was left till last, as only the strongest challenger will have a chance. Remember even Smaug was downed by a true arrow.

I will have to go with Sabbath Bloody Sabbath as well, if not for the single "Killing Yourself To Live" alone. It confirms my final decision anyway.

Sabbath Bloody Sabbath - 5
Paranoid - 3

Jeez Paranoid is really under pressure, or perhaps Grace Under Pressure would do better here:yikes:

For this battle, I feel like my opinion on these two albums could change depending on which week I was asked. Sometimes I prefer the classics of Paranoid, but right now I'm digging the variety and maturity shown in SBS (and the better production helps as well).

Sabbath Bloody Sabbath - 6
Paranoid - 3

You guys are crazy. SBS is solid but Paranoid is superb

Paranoid - 4
SBS - 6

Oh my god.

Paranoid - 5
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath - 6

^^why so surprised?

SBS is an unpolished diamond

and Paranoid is a far superior album.
Even Vol. 4 took the band down to "some great songs" and then SBS took it down a notch lower to "some great parts of some songs"

Wow this is the best face off so far! More votes are needed to decide this battle of titans.

I am going for Paranoid, both great albums but Paranoid is so much more consistent.
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