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Ordinary Man

Ozzy Osbourne · 2020

49 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal

A reflective blend of hard rock and poignant balladry, capturing a life lived on the edge.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective moments of introspection
  • steady pacing for thoughtful listening
  • poignant ballads with emotional weight
  • mid-tempo flow for focus
  • life reflections through music

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy anthems
  • prefer fast-paced tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Shows Ozzy's continued vitality and adaptability after a long hiatus.
Themes
mortality reflection· legacy and loss· haunted by fame
Career context
Released in 2020, 'Ordinary Man' marks Ozzy Osbourne's return to music after a lengthy hiatus due to health issues. This album follows his 2010 effort 'Scream' and showcases a more introspective side of the iconic frontman as he grapples with mortality and legacy.
Stylistic neighbors
Black Sabbath· Alice Cooper· Judas Priest
If this clicks, go next to
Patient Number 9 — Continues the reflective tone with a mix of hard rock and introspection.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Paranormal by Alice Cooper — Shares a reflective exploration of mortality and legacy with a mix of hard rock and thematic balladry.
13 by Black Sabbath — Captures a similar blend of hard rock intensity and introspective themes, echoing Ozzy's personal reflections.
Hardwired… to Self-Destruct by Metallica — Delivers a raw emotional depth alongside heavy instrumentation, resonating with themes of life struggles.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Straight to Hell".

  • 1 Straight to Hell Start here 3:45
  • 2 All My Life 4:18
  • 3 Goodbye 5:34
  • 4 Ordinary Man 5:01
  • 5 Under the Graveyard 4:57
  • 6 Eat Me 4:19
  • 7 Today Is the End 4:06
  • 8 Scary Little Green Men 4:20
  • 9 Holy for Tonight 4:52
  • 10 It’s a Raid 4:20
  • 11 Take What You Want 3:49

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