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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo enjoyment
  • nostalgic anthems for gatherings
  • powerful riffs for road trips
  • theatrical energy in headphones

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced singles
  • avoid theatrical vocal styles

Where this album fits

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
Black Sabbath· Alice Cooper· Judas Priest

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 5:35
  • 4 Shot in the Dark 4:28
  • 5 Mr. Crowley 4:59
  • 6 Bark at the Moon 4:16
  • 7 Crazy Train 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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