COVENS sound is inspired by the occult, as is immediately evident from their song titles and lyrics that speak of demons, witches and satanic rituals. This album, released in '70, attracted many fans to the genre, in part because a track entitled "Black Sabbath" and the presence of a bassist named "Oz Osbourne" gave the band an air of mystery. However, this American band is of no relation to their British counterparts. COVEN, nonetheless, bring us a high quality album, both from a musical and visual standpoint (thanks to the dramatic cover art). Noteworthy tracks include "Satanic Mass", a full out black mass with all the trimmings.
01 Black sabbath 02 The white witch of rose hall 03 Coven in charing cross 04 For unlawful carnal knowledge 05 Pact with lucifer 06 Choke thirst die 07 Wicked woman 08 Dignitaries of hell 09 Portrait 10 Satanic mass