Album Reviews6/10
A Scrapbook of Outtakes, Demos, and Rare Tracks, Not a Recommendation
A scrapbook of Ozzy's outtakes, covers, and oddities — dull filler padded with lengthy tracks, yet a few gems stand out.
CLAY TRIBUNE / THE ARCHIVE
Tag: heavy metal
Album Reviews7/10
‘No Rest for the Wicked’ Still Stands Up, 38 Years On
A heavy, polished blast of metal built for arenas, where the guitars refuse to rest.
Album Reviews6.3/10
Scream Review: Ozzy Goes Heavy — Mostly
A record of screams and heaviness, wherein Ozzy strips away the blues and leaves only metal, with a spoken-word closer that mocks the listener.
Album Reviews8/10
No More Tears Review: Ozzy’s 1991 Solo Effort Still Packs a Punch
A look back at Ozzy Osbourne's 1991 record No More Tears, weighing its hits against its weaker middle stretch.
Album Reviews8/10
Ozzy Leaves Black Sabbath on His Own Terms: Blizzard of Ozz Review
A loud, messy, and mostly brilliant record, Ozzy's debut after Black Sabbath, with one dark track that divides opinion.
Album Reviews7.2/10
The Melvins Let the Surfers Color Hold It In, and It Mostly Works
A review of the Melvins' 2014 double album Hold It In, weighing its strengths and weaknesses against its critical standing.
Album Reviews6/10
Melvins’ Ozma Weighs Down Its Own Ambitions
A record of heavy weight and short songs, wherein a band struggles to escape the repetition that binds it.
Album Reviews8/10
Melvins and Boris Split a Record Between Just Two Tracks
Two bands, two tracks, one record built on patience over flash. A split review of Melvins' Cry and Boris' Funny Equals Pain.
Album Reviews7.3/10
Jello Biafra Teams With The Melvins for Never Breathe What You Can’t See
Jello Biafra and The Melvins deliver a sharp, noisy punk-metal hybrid that rewards repeated listens.
Album Reviews7/10
Melvins’ Stoner Witch Stays Steady for 49 Minutes
A solemn review of Melvins' 1994 album Stoner Witch, wherein the band settles into a heavy, steady groove.