In this first fall installment, writer Rudy Radelic is featuring a comparison, some winners, a major disappointment, and a handful of other notable titles he’s found.
On a cold February day in 1970, the world was introduced to what would become the cornerstone of heavy metal: Black Sabbathโs self-titled debut album. Born in the industrial heartland of Birmingham, the albumโs raw power and dark themes resonated with a generation yearning for something more profound than the prevailing pop and rock sounds.…