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Speak of the Devil

Ozzy Osbourne · 1982

70 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal

A raw and electrifying live set that captures the primal energy of heavy metal's genesis.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • raw energy for live settings
  • waves of intensity and release
  • for headbanging sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, mellow sounds
  • seek concise track experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 27, 1982, 'Speak of the Devil' came at a crucial juncture in Ozzy Osbourne's solo career, following his successful debut 'Blizzard of Ozz' and the subsequent tour. This live album showcases his transformation from Black Sabbath frontman to a prominent solo artist, solidifying his status within the burgeoning heavy metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Black Sabbath· Alice Cooper· Judas Priest

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Symptom of the Universe 5:40
  • 2 Snowblind 4:56
  • 3 Black Sabbath 6:04
  • 4 Fairies Wear Boots 6:32
  • 5 War Pigs 8:35
  • 6 The Wizard 4:42
  • 7 N.I.B. 5:35
  • 8 Sweet Leaf 5:54
  • 9 Never Say Die 4:18
  • 10 Sabbath, Bloody Sabbath 5:33
  • 11 Iron Man / Children of the Grave 9:12
  • 12 Paranoid 3:09

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