Top 10 Best Ozzy Osbourne Albums
When it comes to rock and metal legends, few names are bigger than Ozzy Osbourne. From his groundbreaking years with Black Sabbath to a solo career that's redefined metal time and time again, Ozzy has crafted 25 kickass albums that span decades, styles, and stories. But out of those 25, what is the greatest Ozzy Osbourne album ever?Each album has its own unique stamp on Ozzy's journey, filled with unforgettable riffs, haunting lyrics, and an intensity only he can bring. From the early days of Blizzard of Ozz with its electrifying Crazy Train, to the gritty power of Diary of a Madman, to later classics like No More Tears, Ozzy's catalog has plenty to offer fans of every era. But if you had to choose the absolute best, which album do you think captures his signature style, musical prowess, and raw energy the most?
Just listening to this on vinyl, along with Diary of a Madman and No More Tears the last few days, and I have to say all three are great albums. Randy Rhoads, Zakk Wylde, and Jake E. Lee were all great lead guitarists.
DOAMM probably has the better Randy licks, and Zakk plays (and is STILL playing) awesome metal riffs. None of them ever sat back and did nothing, as there's always great guitar work on an Ozzy album. That's why we love Ozzy albums, and they will be loved 1,000 years from now as well! But since this is his first album after Sabbath fired him and he just found Rhoads, the rest is beautiful music.
Blizzard Of Ozz is pretty revolutionary, but it isn't as solid of an album as Diary Of A Madman. There are several tracks on Blizzard Of Ozz that just aren't that good, while some songs (like I Don't Know, Crazy Train, Mr. Crowley, and Suicide Solution) are heavy metal anthems. But every single song on Diary Of A Madman kicks ass.
From the deafening opening drums of Over The Mountain, to the unmistakable crunch of Flying High Again, to the beautiful You Can't Kill Rock And Roll, to the groovy Believer, the massively underrated Little Dolls, and Tonight (which honestly isn't as good as the other songs but still not bad). Then there's the incredible guitar and bass chemistry of S.A.T.O., and the terrifying title track. With so many great songs, it's simply a better album than Blizzard.
Easily my second favorite Ozzy album. There are a few tracks I haven't heard, but those I have, I am utterly in love with. Road to Nowhere was kind of ruined for me because I was listening to it when I heard of the first death of a loved one, but it is still a fantastic song.
Other songs like No More Tears, Mama I'm Comin' Home, and Desire are really fantastic works of art. Like with most Blizzard of Ozz tracks, they take me into another world where I can enjoy the nostalgia and hope.
My favorite album by Ozzy Osbourne! I really dig the song Mr. Tinkertrain. The fact that it's about a pedophile sounds a bit sick, but it's a kick-ass song. Definitely one of my favorites!
Besides, it has a good point - be careful in the real world. Even many of the other songs on the album are super great! I love you, Ozzy Osbourne!
It had some overtly commercial tracks like So Tired, but so what? There are no really bad songs on the album. Probably second only to Blizzard of Ozz. Lee's guitar work may have been better on The Ultimate Sin, but he shows why he was a better pick than even George Lynch to replace Rhoads. Bark at the Moon is still the best solo to come out of the '80s.
Jake Lee's talent has been overshadowed by Randy's. The album showcases various styles such as thrash (Bark at the Moon), hard rock (Rock and Roll Rebel), and ballads (So Tired).
It's my personal favorite with my favorite songs.
This is definitely an underrated album, and Jake E. Lee is one hell of a guitarist. I'm still conflicted on what album is Ozzy's greatest. It's either The Ultimate Sin, Diary of a Madman, or No Rest For the Wicked. I'm still not quite sure, but what I am sure of is that Blizzard of Ozz is not his greatest. In fact, in my opinion, the only truly great song off it that I'm not tired of is I Don't Know.
I remember when I first started listening to Ozzy, I thought that Blizzard of Ozz was the greatest, especially because of Crazy Train. So, I asked a well-known Ozzy fan what he thought about Blizzard, and he said, "Nah, there's better." I was in utter shock at the time, but now I understand.
No Rest for the Wicked is the fifth studio album. It was released on September 28, 1988, and was re-issued/remastered on August 22, 1995, and again on June 25, 2002. The album was certified gold in December 1988 and has since gone double platinum.
There is nary a single song on this album that doesn't rock. That is the same definition that Aerosmith's Rocks gets. Unreal. Go Ozzy.
Most underrated Ozzy album. Kicks ass in every sense. Best one done with Zakk. The lineup of Wylde, Butler, and...
I think everything that the man has done was a masterpiece, starting with Black Sabbath all the way up to his solo career. I really don't think he's had a bad album. Bark at the Moon and The Ultimate Sin weren't his strongest, but there were still some awesome songs on there.
It's not like some bands where you get one, maybe two songs, and the rest of the album sucks. I think I'll see the masterpiece. I hope he keeps rocking it till he dies. I saw him in Black Sabbath out here in California about two months ago, and it was awesome.
One of the finest metal albums in the world. Should be higher up.
This album was very well produced. It doesn't have a bad song on it. It has the "old school" heavy metal sounds like Thunder Underground as well as the more complex stuff like Ghost Behind My Eyes, and the "reflective" stuff that Ozzy does so well like See You on the Other Side. This album has something for everyone. Ozzy has such an interesting voice, and he always attracts top-notch talent.
I get it, this album is overproduced, but that shouldn't overshadow its greatness. I listen to this album as much as any other Ozzy work.
Very, very good songs. Well planned. Hats off, Ozzy! I am waiting for your new album. I hope this album will have a very good position. "Not Going Away," "Lay Your World on Me," "The Almighty Dollar," and "Here for You" are absolutely good and pleasant songs. Keep it up, Ozzy!
Very underrated album. The Almighty Dollar and Countdown's Begun should both be in Memoirs of a Madman.
Down to Earth is the eighth studio album by British heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. Released on 16 October 2001, the album reached number 19 on the UK Albums Chart and number four on the US Billboard 200 albums chart. Down to Earth spawned just two singles, although both reached the top ten of the US Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and reached number 18 on the UK Singles Chart. The album was certified Platinum and has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide.
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Honestly, this is my favorite album by him since "No More Tears." I didn't think Ozzy had it in him again to create such a strong album front-to-back, but here it is. You can't go wrong with songs like "Immortal" and "No Escape from Now."
Tribute is a live album by heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. The album was released on March 19, 1987. It was reissued on August 22, 1995, and again remastered and reissued in 2002.
This is a jewel with Sarzo, Gillis, and Aldridge. It includes the darkest and baddest version of the Black Sabbath song, sounds infernal, and the solos by Gillis are the best!
Besides the fact that the earliest known recordings of Black Sabbath are on this album, it also contains Back on Earth, which is not only an unbelievable song but also the only album where you can find that particular song.
Ozzy himself says that the version of Shot in the Dark on this album is his favorite version, not to mention it's Zakk Wylde's first official live album.
