Tribute
Ozzy Osbourne · 1987
73 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A powerful homage blending heavy riffs, soaring vocals, and emotional depth, celebrating the legacy of Randy Rhoads.
Why this album works
'Tribute' is celebrated for its critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album not only serves as a testament to Rhoads' influence on heavy metal guitar but also revitalized interest in Osbourne's music during the mid-1980s, influencing countless musicians and bands that followed.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks powerful tribute to randy rhoads wave-like pacing with intensity
- Context
- Released on March 19, 1987, 'Tribute' stands as Ozzy Osbourne's first live album, capturing performances from 1981 following the tragic death of guitarist Randy Rhoads. This album marked a significant moment of remembrance, showcasing Rhoads' virtuosic talent and solidifying Osbourne's status in the metal genre after his solo career began in 1980.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Snowy Shaw· Black Sabbath
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Don’t Know 5:43
- 2 Crazy Train Standout 5:20
- 3 Believer 5:08
- 4 Mr. Crowley Standout 5:53
- 5 Flying High Again 4:20
- 6 Revelation (Mother Earth) 5:49
- 7 Steal Away (the Night) (with drum solo) 8:04
- 8 Suicide Solution (with guitar solo) 8:02
- 9 Iron Man 2:51
- 10 Children of the Grave 5:21
- 11 Paranoid 2:54
- 12 Goodbye to Romance 5:33
- 13 No Bone Movies 4:10
- 14 Dee (Randy Rhoads studio out‐takes) 4:23
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