Sacrifice is the debut album by English rock band Black Widow."Recensione: Black Widow – Sacrifice" (in Italian). Metallized. Retrieved 27 February 2013. It was issued in March 1970 through CBS Records"Black Widow Discography". The Black Widow Abode. Retrieved 27 February 2013. and was produced by Patrick Meehan Jr. The album features the band's best known song "Come to the Sabbat" and its lyrical themes are centred on Satanism and occultism. Sacrifice reached No. 32 on the UK Albums Chart."Black Widow Biography". The Black Widow Abode. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
Music Musically, Sacrifice has been described as "a mix of primal, progressive rhythms and some altogether nasty occult overtures." The album is said to have an "eerie atmosphere."
Legacy Staff writers at Classic Rock Magazine expressed their belief that "the title track, 'Conjuration' and 'In Ancient Days' are the spiritual forerunners of black metal."
Track listing All songs written by Jim Gannon except where noted.
"In Ancient Days" – 7:40 "Way to Power" – 3:58 "Come to the Sabbat" (Gannon, Clive Jones) – 4:56 "Conjuration" – 5:45 "Seduction" – 5:38 "Attack of the Demon" – 5:37 "Sacrifice" – 11:10
Personnel Kip Trevor – vocals Clive Jones – flute, saxophone, clarinet Jim Gannon – lead and Spanish guitars, vibes Zoot Taylor – organ, piano Bob Bond – bass Clive Box – drums, percussion
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