Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzmosis

Ozzy & Zakk At Their Second Best

Review Score:

(8/10)
Ozzmosis took me by surprise. I'm not sure what I was expecting with this album, but I was actually impressed all the same. *My* favorite guitarist, Zakk Wylde, came back to work with Ozzy one more time and encouraged him to take a few chances musically. In my opinion, they payed off (most notably in "Old LA Tonight" with Zakk on the piano).

In my opinion, the lyrical depth of this album is only surpassed by "No More Tears". This has a certain emotional depth that Ozzy's earlier albums lacked and Zakk's guitar work is absolutely amazing (I would expect nothing less from the man).

The bottom line: if you're an Ozzy fan and you liked No More Tears, then you will enjoy this album. On the other hand, if you're expecting another Blizzard of Oz, you may want to check yourself and then still give this album a chance while listening to it with fresh ears. People change. Artists change (and grow). This is a natural progression for Ozzy that I feel is quite eloquently executed.

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