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: Ozzy Osbourne
Album Reviews6/10
‘The Very Best of Ozzy’: Four Decades On, Crazy Train Still Carries the Weight
A brief look back at the very best of Ozzy Osbourne's early solo work, a small record with a large job to prove.
Album Reviews7/10
Ozzy Osbourne’s Ozzmosis Turns Horror Into Heavy Metal With a Single Track
A review of Ozzy Osbourne's 1995 album Ozzmosis, a short, atmospheric record of dread and heavy guitars.
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 Reviews7.8/10
Ozzy’s Return to Form: ‘Ordinary Man’ Stands Strong on Its Own Terms
A record of a man once nobody, now a name of weight — a return to form, though not without its lesser moments.
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 Reviews7/10
Ozzy Osbourne’s Kansas City 1986 Live Album Captures a Band at Its Peak
A live broadcast from Kemper Arena, where Ozzy Osbourne's classic songs roar anew before a crowd that knows every word.
Album Reviews7/10
Live Montreal ’81 King Biscuit Flower Hour Review — 7/10
A live snapshot of Ozzy Osbourne's 1981 Montreal performance, anchored by Randy Rhoads's guitar work.