In Support Of "Snowblind"

[Typhon]

For reasons I do not understand, Snowblind does not seem to be sufficiently appreciated by some here in the Community.  Certainly differences in taste come into play.  But, unless I am wrong, many think it is just another good Sabbath song, but nothing special.  Well after viewing the reaction these 2 guys have, my hope is that others would realize how truly awesome this tune really is.  I welcome all opinions.
 

[KiloDeltaCharlie]

I quite like Snowblind, it is my second or third favourite off the album.

It was one of the earliest songs I ever heard as it was the B-Side to the re-issue of Paranoid in 1980, and kick started my interest in Sabbath along with the single Neon Knights which came out around the same time.

[Jack the Stripper]

Put me into the Snowblind appreciation club. It grooves hard. That descending pattern Tony plays into where Ozzy sings “My eyes are blind but I can see” etc  then into Tony’s solo before transitioning back to that mid paced heavy groove still gets me every time.

Those dudes in the reaction video get it in one listen.

[Charger]

One of my least favourite songs from the first 5 albums.

It's plodding, it lacks power, it has no punch and the lyrics are just awful.

So sorry...no support for this song from me. Next.

[Scott]

I like it, but I think I got overexposed to it when it seemed like it was the only thing they'd play from Vol. 4 post-Ozzy reunion.

[Vyn]

A good tune!

Here's a cover for Charger:

[Charger]

Yeah I've got that album...bought it when it came out.

Rather horrible version...this just shows how you can't go on changing the original too much...

I think if there even is a way to make this song sound good you'd have to doom it up quite a bit. Make it heavy. Because the thing with the original is that it's kind of suffering from impotence...needs some help.

[Vyn]

There is a stark contrast between, say, Into the Void from their prior release, and Snowblind.

[Jack the Stripper]

The two dudes in the video reaction to the song is so fun to watch .Can’t help but smile watching them enjoy it. They definitely know what’s up.

[Typhon]

^^^^^^
My thoughts exactly.   

It's plodding, it lacks power, it has no punch and the lyrics are just awful.

  I disagree with every word in this sentence.

[Typhon]

There is a stark contrast between, say, Into the Void from their prior release, and Snowblind.

  Meaning what?

[Charger]

There is a stark contrast between, say, Into the Void from their prior release, and Snowblind.

  Meaning what?

Well Into The Void is HEAVY, fast, has tons of power and GREAT lyrics. Everything Snowblind isn't.

[Jack the Stripper]

It's plodding, it lacks power, it has no punch and the lyrics are just awful.

  I disagree with every word in this sentence.

So do I

[Zzzptm]

The thing that gets me on Snowblind is how Ozzy whispers "Cocaine" through the track. It's really not needed and steps on the rest of the song's subtlety. I really do love the rest of the song, but it doesn't need that sprinkle of cheese on top that the "Cocaine" lays on. Remove that, and there's a track every bit as good as the legends from SBS. With it, it's a flawed masterpiece.

[Typhon]

There is a stark contrast between, say, Into the Void from their prior release, and Snowblind.

  Meaning what?

Well Into The Void is HEAVY, fast, has tons of power and GREAT lyrics. Everything Snowblind isn't.

Not what I was asking.  Did Vyn like it more, less, doesn't matter? 

@ my friend Charger:  You certainly can't call Snowblind a light song.  That being said, heavier does not automatically mean better.  Faster does not automatically mean better.  If those are your preferences, that's fine.  But your original comments seem to imply it is a poor song because your preferences are not met.  I felt you were more musically intelligent than this.