Every OZZY OSBOURNE Album RANKED! |
Every OZZY OSBOURNE Album RANKED! | #ozzyosbourne #metal
After leaving Black Sabbath in 1979, Ozzy Osbourne embarked on a groundbreaking solo career, releasing albums that spanned decades, each bringing distinct elements to heavy metal. His solo journey kicked off with Blizzard of Ozz (1980), introducing Randy Rhoads on guitar and iconic tracks like "Crazy Train" and "Mr. Crowley." The follow-up, Diary of a Madman (1981), built on that momentum with a more atmospheric sound and marked the last contributions from bassist Bob Daisley and drummer Lee Kerslake, whose parts were controversially re-recorded in later editions.
Speak of the Devil (1982) fulfilled a contractual obligation by showcasing live performances of Black Sabbath songs, spurred by tensions with the original band. Bark at the Moon (1983) introduced guitarist Jake E. Lee and mixed hard rock with radio-friendly tracks like "So Tired." Ozzy's 1986 release, The Ultimate Sin*, leaned into slick production but remained memorable with "Shot in the Dark." The live album *Tribute (1987) honored Rhoads’ legacy with recordings from early tours.
The late ‘80s saw a creative shift with No Rest for the Wicked (1988), featuring Zakk Wylde on guitar. This era continued with No More Tears (1991), an all-around fan favorite that featured songwriting contributions from Lemmy Kilmister and included Ozzy's only solo Top 40 hit, "Mama, I’m Coming Home." Live & Loud (1993) captured the energy of his "No More Tours" tour, while Ozzmosis (1995) boasted collaborations with Geezer Butler and Steve Vai, though opinions were divided on its consistency.
Osbourne's 2000s output included Down to Earth (2001), released during the height of The Osbournes reality TV show's popularity, and the reflective live album Live at Budokan (2002). Compilations like The Essential Ozzy Osbourne (2003) and Prince of Darkness (2005) provided comprehensive overviews, the latter including covers and rare tracks. His 2007 album Black Rain attempted to modernize Ozzy’s sound, followed by Scream (2010), which introduced Gus G as Wylde's replacement on guitar.
Recent years saw a resurgence in Ozzy’s creativity with Ordinary Man (2020), featuring guests like Elton John and Post Malone, and Patient Number 9 (2022), which earned Grammy recognition with contributions from rock legends such as Jeff Beck and Tony Iommi. Throughout his career, Ozzy’s ability to evolve while maintaining his identity has solidified his legacy as one of heavy metal’s most enduring icons.
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Blizzard of Ozz
01:41 Diary of a Madman
02:58 Speak of the Devil
04:37 Bark at the Moon
05:55 The Ultimate Sin
06:28 Tribute
06:51 No Rest for the Wicked
07:35 Best of Ozz
07:56 Ten Commandments
08:21 Just Say Ozzy
08:37 No More Tears
09:04 Live & Loud
09:40 Ozzmosis
11:06 The Ozzman Cometh
11:25 Down to Earth
12:13 Live at Budokan
12:54 Essential
13:17 Prince of Darkness
14:13 Under Cover
14:34 Black Rain
15:19 Scream
15:29 Ozzy Live
15:57 How
16:18 Memoirs of a Madman
16:44 Ordinary Man
17:37 Patient Number 9