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Book of Shadows

Zakk Wylde · 1995

51 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal

Acoustic-driven ballads intertwine with heavy metal riffs, showcasing emotional depth and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • introspective emotional reflections
  • mid-tempo contemplative journeys
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'Book of Shadows' was Zakk Wylde's first solo project after gaining fame as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist. This album marked a significant shift from his signature heavy metal sound to a more personal and introspective acoustic style, allowing him to explore different musical textures and themes outside of the hard rock genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie· Black Obelisk

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Between Heaven and Hell 3:26
  • 2 Sold My Soul 4:52
  • 3 Road Back Home 5:48
  • 4 Way Beyond Empty 5:24
  • 5 Throwin' It All Away 5:48
  • 6 What You're Look'n For 5:31
  • 7 Dead as Yesterday 2:51
  • 8 Too Numb to Cry 2:23
  • 9 The Things You Do 4:11
  • 10 1,000,000 Miles Away 6:29
  • 11 I Thank You Child 4:42

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