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The Ozzman Cometh

Ozzy Osbourne · 1997

107 min · 18 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal

A sprawling collection of heavy riffs and haunting melodies that encapsulate Ozzy's legacy in rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied intensity
  • heavy riffs for cathartic release
  • for late-night reflection
  • nostalgic anthems for sing-alongs
  • immersive experience through longer tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone songs
  • want consistent pacing throughout

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 11, 1997, 'The Ozzman Cometh' came as a compilation during Ozzy Osbourne’s resurgence following the 1995 album 'Ozzmosis'. This album showcased his enduring appeal and featured both classic tracks and new material, marking a moment of reflection on his extensive career in heavy metal.
Stylistic neighbors
Black Sabbath· Alice Cooper· Judas Priest

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Black Sabbath 9:25
  • 2 War Pigs 8:15
  • 3 Goodbye to Romance 5:35
  • 4 Crazy Train 4:51
  • 5 Mr. Crowley 4:56
  • 6 Over the Mountain 4:32
  • 7 Paranoid (live with Randy Rhoads) 2:53
  • 8 Bark at the Moon 4:16
  • 9 Shot in the Dark 4:16
  • 10 Crazy Babies 4:14
  • 11 No More Tears (edit) 5:54
  • 12 Mama, I’m Coming Home 4:11
  • 13 I Don’t Want to Change the World (live) 4:00
  • 14 I Just Want You 4:57
  • 15 Back on Earth 5:07

Disc 2

  • 1 Fairies Wear Boots 6:55
  • 2 Behind the Wall of Sleep 5:09
  • 3 Interview With Ozzy 1988 17:45

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