Mob Rules... ruled!!! Sorry 'bout that, I couldn't resist. Black Sabbath continued on from where they left off on their previous album 'Heaven And Hell'. I actually like this album better as on a whole the songs are much better (the riffs were also harder) though the first Dio effort did have it's classics. 'Turn Up The Night' is this album's 'Neon Knights' as it gets the show on the road in fine fashion. A fast number with a particularly memorable solo. 'Voodoo' is a great song, one of me favourites of the Dio era. I love it's rhythm and Mr. Dio puts his vocal talents to great use. 'Mob Rules' totally stomps. Major league heavy with the trademark Iommi riff assault aimed to maim. The man seriously doesn't get enough credit. One day I'd like to shake his hand though he'd probably tell me to fuck off but that'd be still cool. Last word, the cover art by Greg Hildebrandt belongs in a gallery where fine art is displayed.

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