So Tired
Ozzy Osbourne · 1983
25 min · 5 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A raw and introspective journey through heavy riffs and haunting melodies, capturing Osbourne's vulnerability.
Why this album works
The album, while not a commercial powerhouse, is notable for its exploration of darker themes that resonated with fans during a period marked by Osbourne's struggles with addiction. It also contributed to the evolving sound of heavy metal in the early '80s, influencing upcoming artists who sought to blend personal storytelling within the genre.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflection haunting melodies for introspection raw vulnerability in lyrics
- Context
- Released in 1983, 'So Tired' was a part of Ozzy Osbourne's career during a tumultuous time following his departure from Black Sabbath. This album showcased his ongoing struggle with personal demons while continuing to establish his solo identity after the success of his previous albums like 'Bark at the Moon'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Snowy Shaw· Black Sabbath
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 So Tired Standout 4:01
- 2 Waiting for Darkness Standout 5:16
- 3 Bark at the Moon (live) Standout 4:26
- 4 Suicide Solution (live) 8:07
- 5 Paranoid (live) 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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