Best of Ozz cover

Best of Ozz

Ozzy Osbourne · 1989

48 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal

A powerful collection of heavy riffs and theatrical vocals that defined a generation of rock music.

Why this album works

'Best of Ozz' was pivotal in introducing Ozzy's work to new listeners and reached significant chart positions, including peaking at number 20 on the Billboard 200. The album's release also coincided with Osbourne's growing legacy as a solo artist following his departure from Black Sabbath, influencing countless heavy metal acts that followed.
Career context
Released in 1989, 'Best of Ozz' came during Ozzy Osbourne's commercial peak after a series of successful solo albums starting with 'Blizzard of Ozz' in 1980. This compilation not only showcased his most notable tracks but also helped solidify his status as a heavy metal icon, following the critical success of albums like 'Diary of a Madman' and 'The Ultimate Sin'.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Cooper· Snowy Shaw· Black Sabbath

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Over the Mountain 4:32
  • 2 Secret Loser 4:11
  • 3 Goodbye to Romance Standout 5:35
  • 4 Shot in the Dark 4:28
  • 5 Mr. Crowley Standout 4:59
  • 6 Bark at the Moon 4:16
  • 7 Crazy Train Standout 4:51
  • 8 Centre of Eternity 5:23
  • 9 Diary of a Madman 6:15
  • 10 The Ultimate Sin 3:45

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