Ordinary Man
Ozzy Osbourne · 2020
49 min · 11 tracks · hard rock
A reflective blend of hard rock and poignant balladry, showcasing a vulnerable side of a metal icon.
Top tracks — play these first
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Straight to Hell Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Ordinary Man — The title track serves as a powerful reflection on Osbourne's life, blending vulnerability with anthemic melodies that resonate deeply with listeners.
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Under the Graveyard — This song encapsulates themes of despair and redemption, featuring haunting lyrics that convey Osbourne's personal battles with addiction and loss.
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Take What You Want — Featuring Post Malone and Travis Scott, this collaboration bridges generational gaps and showcases Osbourne's adaptability to contemporary sounds while maintaining his signature style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends hard rock with reflective balladry, showcasing emotional themes but lacks strong cohesion.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements, adding depth to the arrangements and contrasting with the heavier guitar work.
- The title track features a duet with Elton John, which introduces a different vocal dynamic not present in other songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
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
- 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
- Moods
- Introspective· Melancholy
- Career context
- Released on February 21, 2020, 'Ordinary Man' marked Ozzy Osbourne's first studio album in nearly ten years following his 2010 release, 'Scream'. At this point in his career, Osbourne was navigating health challenges and personal struggles, which significantly influenced the album's themes of mortality and self-reflection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Sabbath· Alice Cooper· Judas Priest
Tracklist
- 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Paranormal
Alice Cooper
Shares a reflective exploration of mortality and legacy with a mix of hard rock and thematic balladry.
13
Black Sabbath
Captures a similar blend of hard rock intensity and introspective themes, echoing Ozzy's personal reflections.
Hardwired… to Self-Destruct
Metallica
Delivers a raw emotional depth alongside heavy instrumentation, resonating with themes of life struggles.
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