Jim Norton hears 2 new Sabbath songs

[lunksmoo]

Listening to Opie and Anthony this morning, and Jim Norton talked about going to LA to film a spot with Ozzy for Norton's upcoming Epix comedy special. Anyhow, Norton talks about going to Ozzy's house for the filming, and Ozzy invites him in to his home studio, and Ozzy plays 2 new Sabbath songs for Jim.

I know Norton is a huge Sabbath fan, and to hear these songs, he must have been dropping a brick.

[Soul Sucker]

A Song for Jim?

What did he say about the new songs?

[mikesline]

more importantly who is playing drums ? how can he even call it black sabbath with out bill playing on it ? that fact blows my mind how they can over look it as if it
don't matter. they are truly iron men with black iron hearts,to dis-respect a founding member the way they did--really tainted any joy about tour and album to me,i consider bill a personal friend and feel his hurt-just such a sad situation ,in reality bill is the one who needed money,they already have mansions in every country,bill has a modest little place on west coast. they totally forgot where they came from and the real black sabbath died in 1979.

[Soul Sucker]

more importantly who is playing drums ? how can he even call it black sabbath with out bill playing on it ? that fact blows my mind how they can over look it as if it
don't matter. they are truly iron men with black iron hearts,to dis-respect a founding member the way they did--really tainted any joy about tour and album to me,i consider bill a personal friend and feel his hurt-just such a sad situation ,in reality bill is the one who needed money,they already have mansions in every country,bill has a modest little place on west coast. they totally forgot where they came from and the real black sabbath died in 1979.

Oh, fucking hell... Can we not bring the "no Ward = no Sabbath" crap into every thread?

[KazolOrajia]

Did he say anything about how they sounded?

[Van Sabbath]

A Song for Jim?

Very clever Soul Sucker haha. And I agree, lets leave the No Bill Ward = No Sabbath stuff out mikesline. It just ends up changing the whole thread. But yeah, I wonder how they sounded?

[mikesline]

Very clever Soul Sucker haha. And I agree, lets leave the No Bill Ward = No Sabbath stuff out mikesline. It just ends up changing the whole thread. But yeah, I wonder how they sounded?

im sure it sounds like the songs were constructed in studio,and each guy recorded alone--not a live band at all-until sharon and gloria decides who will get labor wages for the gig.

[Soul Sucker]

im sure it sounds like the songs were constructed in studio,and each guy recorded alone--not a live band at all-until sharon and gloria decides who will get labor wages for the gig.

Just stop.

[LouiST]

im sure it sounds like the songs were constructed in studio,and each guy recorded alone--not a live band at all-until sharon and gloria decides who will get labor wages for the gig.

I don't think such speculation about drumming is appropriate as none of us actually know what exactly happened after all.

[drian]

plus thats how all bands record now. its been common practise for years

[Donnie James Rio]

Raaamoooone! I can't wait to hear the new album! Raamoooonne!!

[svullo]

Is he still listens to the songs or what .........

[JIm Norton]

The songs were both great. Really heavy, very much old Sabbath sounding without sounding like they were just taking old songs and redoing them. I almost couldn't process them, though, because I was sitting next to Ozzy in his basement listening to them. 'Dropping a brick' is a great way of putting it.

[maestro]

That's awesome. Do you remember any song titles?

[BlackAdder]

The songs were both great. Really heavy, very much old Sabbath sounding without sounding like they were just taking old songs and redoing them. I almost couldn't process them, though, because I was sitting next to Ozzy in his basement listening to them. 'Dropping a brick' is a great way of putting it.

Sounds great. I'm hoping the neww Sabbath album to be be recognisable classic Sabbath, but with a fresh touch.

[LouiST]

The songs were both great. Really heavy, very much old Sabbath sounding without sounding like they were just taking old songs and redoing them. I almost couldn't process them, though, because I was sitting next to Ozzy in his basement listening to them. 'Dropping a brick' is a great way of putting it.

Holy hell you are right here!!

Are both tracks in fast tempo? And how long are the songs??

[mds]

The songs were both great. Really heavy, very much old Sabbath sounding without sounding like they were just taking old songs and redoing them. I almost couldn't process them, though, because I was sitting next to Ozzy in his basement listening to them. 'Dropping a brick' is a great way of putting it.

Were the drum tracks programmed or do you think they had a drummer lay them down?

[turch118]

Who is Jim Norton and is that his real response?

[DoomSabbath]

Who is Jim Norton and is that his real response?

I can't believe that he is really him. Everybody could describe Sabbath songs as really heavy...

[turch118]

I can't believe that he is really him. Everybody could describe Sabbath songs as really heavy...

Yeah but who is he???

[SweetSymptom]

A comedian.

[Axeman77]

more importantly who is playing drums ? how can he even call it black sabbath with out bill playing on it ? that fact blows my mind how they can over look it as if it
don't matter. they are truly iron men with black iron hearts,to dis-respect a founding member the way they did--really tainted any joy about tour and album to me,i consider bill a personal friend and feel his hurt-just such a sad situation ,in reality bill is the one who needed money,they already have mansions in every country,bill has a modest little place on west coast. they totally forgot where they came from and the real black sabbath died in 1979.

same here mike, completely agree, bill has stayed true to what he believes, it's fucking ridiculous whats happened, it's like someone working doing the same job and the other person getting payed more the same job. So all these people on these "forums" need to fucking stick up for Bill, not the other members. I love them, there the best band ever. but fuck me, pay the man what he's worth, he's the best drummer ever.

[turch118]

A comedian.

Thank you SWEET!!!

[Dr.Fukk]

same here mike, completely agree, bill has stayed true to what he believes, it's fucking ridiculous whats happened, it's like someone working doing the same job and the other person getting payed more the same job. So all these people on these "forums" need to fucking stick up for Bill, not the other members. I love them, there the best band ever. but fuck me, pay the man what he's worth, he's the best drummer ever.

I so agree. Hell, I am willing to accept them touring without Bill AS LONG AS THEY PUT HIM ON THE ALBUM! Tours come and go. Albums are forever. It will just ruin the legacy for me. They should call the band O.G.T.S (Ozzy, Geezer, Tony and Scab)

[SweetSymptom]

Thank you SWEET!!!

You are welcome!

[sn0wb1ind0zzy]

Jim Norton is apparently a huge Sabbath fan. He has been known to use "A National Acrobat" as intro music before shows.

[Damian]

I can't believe that he is really him. Everybody could describe Sabbath songs as really heavy...

Based on his sign-up info it looks to really be Jim Norton. I'm thrilled not just that he expanded upon his experience with the new songs here, but that he clearly has lurked here previously. Hopefully he will post again when the mood strikes!