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.
Why this album works
This compilation is significant for including live performances and fan favorites, such as 'Crazy Train' and 'Mama, I’m Coming Home', which solidified Osbourne’s status as a rock icon. The album peaked at number 29 on the Billboard 200 chart and introduced a new generation to his influential catalog.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied intensity heavy riffs for cathartic release for late-night reflection
- 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
- Alice Cooper· Snowy Shaw· Black Sabbath
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 Standout 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) Standout 5:54
- 12 Mama, I’m Coming Home Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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