Ozzy Osbourne

Blizzard of Ozz

Definitely not as great as original

Review Score:

(8/10)
I just got both the 1995 version as well as this. I was curious to hear You Lookin' at Me Lookin' at You and also how the rest of the songs were changed. I also wanted this because it matches the rest of the new remasters, and I will admit it, I am picky with my collection. Anyway, generally I love the true album, it is my favorite one by Ozzy. I just couldn't give this a low rating even if it was re-recorded. The songs are changed, definitely visible in Crazy Train (which I was disappointed in because that has to be one of my all-time favorite songs). The rest of the album mostly is either lower or too loud in the instrumental. I Don't Know, Goodbye to Romance and No Bone Movies aren't completely bad. I do, however, like the rare bonus track, although I don't know if it too was altered. The sharp sound of the original album seems to be lost. I wouldn't recommend this except if you are an Ozzy fan and go for everything you can find, definitely try the 1995 remaster to hear this awesome album as it was meant to be heard.

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