This song features the multi-instrumental talents of guitarist Tony Iommi, who also plays flute and piano on the recording.
[3] On the Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time, author Brett Schewitz wrote, "The song that surprised me most was 'Solitude.'
"[4] Loudwire ranks "Solitude" in the top 30 (29th place) amongst all 79 songs made by Black Sabbath with singer Ozzy Osbourne.
[5] "Solitude" was covered by Norwegian experimental electronica band Ulver in 2007, and released on the group's seventh album Shadows of the Sun[6] Norwegian progressive metal band Green Carnation included a cover of the song on their 2020 album Leaves of Yesteryear.
[7] Another cover was released by Swedish progressive metal band Opeth on their eleventh album Pale Communion in 2014.