Prince of Darkness
Ozzy Osbourne · 2005
248 min · 52 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A thunderous compilation of live and demo tracks showcasing Ozzy's signature blend of theatricality and heavy metal grit.
Why this album works
This compilation album features fan-favorite tracks that encapsulate Osbourne's legacy, contributing to his reputation as a leading figure in heavy metal. Its release coincided with a resurgence of interest in classic rock and metal, influencing younger artists and securing Osbourne's status as a cultural icon.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions theatrical storytelling elements
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'Prince of Darkness' marks a retrospective phase in Ozzy Osbourne's career, as it compiles live performances and unreleased demos. This album comes after his 2003 studio album 'Live at Budokan,' highlighting his enduring presence in the rock scene even decades after his peak with Black Sabbath.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Snowy Shaw· Black Sabbath
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 I Don’t Know (live) 5:02
- 2 Mr. Crowley Standout 4:56
- 3 Crazy Train Standout 4:49
- 4 Goodbye to Romance (live) 5:24
- 5 Suicide Solution (live) 7:58
- 6 Over the Mountain 4:32
- 7 Flying High Again (live) 4:26
- 8 You Can’t Kill Rock and Roll 6:43
- 9 Diary of a Madman 6:13
- 10 Bark at the Moon (live) 4:23
- 11 Spiders 4:28
- 12 Rock ’n’ Roll Rebel 5:22
- 13 You’re No Different 5:49
Disc 2
- 1 The Ultimate Sin (live) 4:34
- 2 Never Know Why (live) 4:34
- 3 Thank God for the Bomb (live) 4:00
- 4 Crazy Babies 4:15
- 5 Breakin’ All the Rules 5:12
- 6 I Don’t Want to Change the World (demo) 3:56
- 7 Mama, I’m Coming Home (demo) 4:08
- 8 Desire (demo) 5:01
- 9 No More Tears Standout 7:23
- 10 Won’t Be Coming Home (S.I.N.) (demo) 4:59
- 11 Perry Mason (live) 5:56
- 12 See You on the Other Side (demo) 6:34
- 13 Walk on Water (demo) 4:41
- 14 Gets Me Through (live) 4:28
- 15 Bang Bang (You’re Dead) 4:33
- 16 Dreamer 4:45
Disc 3
- 1 Iron Man 5:26
- 2 N.I.B. 5:58
- 3 Purple Haze 4:22
- 4 Pictures of Matchstick Men 6:02
- 5 Shake Your Head (Let’s Go to Bed) 3:55
- 6 Born to Be Wild 3:29
- 7 Nowhere to Run (Vapor Trail) 4:44
- 8 Psycho Man 5:18
- 9 For Heaven’s Sake 2000 4:57
- 10 I Ain’t No Nice Guy 4:15
- 11 Therapy 3:25
- 12 Stayin’ Alive 4:39
- 13 Dog, the Bounty Hunter 0:53
Disc 4
- 1 21st Century Schizoid Man 3:52
- 2 Mississippi Queen 4:09
- 3 All the Young Dudes 4:36
- 4 In My Life 3:29
- 5 Fire 4:09
- 6 For What It’s Worth 3:20
- 7 Sympathy for the Devil 7:12
- 8 Working Class Hero 3:24
- 9 Good Times 3:46
- 10 Changes 4:06
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