So, I have talked about missing out on the Tony Martin Era in real time. I just thought it was a complete joke to call the band Black Sabbath, and I took it as an insult as a fan.
After the very mediocre Born Again, which I consider nothing more than a glorified EP with two good songs and a couple more OK ones, "Black Sabbath" released Seventh Star with Glenn Hughes on vocals.
I bought it when it came out, but I didn't think it was very good, and I felt ripped off.
I actually listened to Seventh Star this week, and yup...it still kind of blows.
So when "Black Sabbath" emerged with yet a third vocalist in as many albums since Dio left, I ignored it. At least I was familiar with Glenn Hughes.
And that's why I never gave the Tony Martin Era a chance.