1995 22 BIT SBM DIGITAL RE-MASTER version featuring original rhythm section (bass & drums) performed by BOB DAISLEY & LEE KERSLAKE.
This is Osbourne's first solo album and one of the two studio albums he recorded with guitarist Randy Rhoads before Rhoads' death in March 1982. The tracks "Crazy Train", and "Mr. Crowley" were released as singles.
The first solo effort by former lead singer of Black Sabbath, Blizzard of Ozz became a classic, due in large part to Osbourne's partnership with the late Randy Rhoads. The most immediately recognizable song is "Crazy Train," whose distinctive riff has made it peaked at #9 on Billboard's Top Tracks chart and has remained a staple of pop, hard rock and classic rock radio for more than 25 years. "Mr. Crowley" and "Suicide Solution" generated considerable controversy, which is equivalent to good press when it comes to heavy metal. Other strong tracks include "Revelation (Mother Earth)" and the opening song, "I Don't Know." While Osbourne hasn't always been taken seriously, even by heavy metal listeners, his influence on the genre has been considerable. Blizzard of Ozz is an excellent example as to why.
Blizzard of Ozz was recorded in Surrey, UK and released on September 20, 1980 in the UK and on March 27, 1981 in the U.S. Blizzard of Ozz was a commercial success and was certified 4x Platinum in the U.S., (a feat Osbourne would again achieve with the release of No More Tears). Blizzard Of Ozz is one of very few albums to achieve such certification without the benefit of a Top 40 single.
In the UK, it was the first of four Osbourne albums to attain Silver certification (60,000 units sold) by the British Phonographic Industry, achieving this in August 1981.
Personnel:
Ozzy Osbourne - lead vocals Randy Rhoads - guitar Bob Daisley - bass, backing vocals Lee Kerslake - drums, percussion Don Airey - keyboards.
Track Listing:
1. I Don't Know (Osbourne, Daisley, Rhoads) – 5:16 2. Crazy Train (Osbourne, Daisley, Rhoads) – 4:56 3. Goodbye to Romance (Osbourne, Daisley, Rhoads) – 5:36 4. Dee [Instrumental] (Rhoads) – 0:49 5. Suicide Solution (Osbourne, Daisley, Rhoads) – 4:20 6. Mr. Crowley (Osbourne, Daisley, Rhoads) – 4:56 7. No Bone Movies (Osbourne, Rhoads, Daisley, Kerslake) – 3:53 8. Revelation (Mother Earth) (Osbourne, Daisley, Rhoads) – 6:09 9. Steal Away (The Night) (Osbourne, Daisley, Rhoads) – 3:28
Blizzard Of Ozz (1995) (RMST)
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Album Description:
1995 22 BIT SBM DIGITAL RE-MASTER version featuring original rhythm section (bass & drums) performed by BOB DAISLEY & LEE KERSLAKE.
This is Osbourne's first solo album and one of the two studio albums he recorded with guitarist Randy Rhoads before Rhoads' death in March 1982. The tracks "Crazy Train", and "Mr. Crowley" were released as singles.
The first solo effort by former lead singer of Black Sabbath, Blizzard of Ozz became a classic, due in large part to Osbourne's partnership with the late Randy Rhoads. The most immediately recognizable song is "Crazy Train," whose distinctive riff has made it peaked at #9 on Billboard's Top Tracks chart and has remained a staple of pop, hard rock and classic rock radio for more than 25 years. "Mr. Crowley" and "Suicide Solution" generated considerable controversy, which is equivalent to good press when it comes to heavy metal. Other strong tracks include "Revelation (Mother Earth)" and the opening song, "I Don't Know." While Osbourne hasn't always been taken seriously, even by heavy metal listeners, his influence on the genre has been considerable. Blizzard of Ozz is an excellent example as to why.
Blizzard of Ozz was recorded in Surrey, UK and released on September 20, 1980 in the UK and on March 27, 1981 in the U.S.
Blizzard of Ozz was a commercial success and was certified 4x Platinum in the U.S., (a feat Osbourne would again achieve with the release of No More Tears).
Blizzard Of Ozz is one of very few albums to achieve such certification without the benefit of a Top 40 single.
In the UK, it was the first of four Osbourne albums to attain Silver certification (60,000 units sold) by the British Phonographic Industry, achieving this in August 1981.
Personnel:
Ozzy Osbourne - lead vocals
Randy Rhoads - guitar
Bob Daisley - bass, backing vocals
Lee Kerslake - drums, percussion
Don Airey - keyboards.
Track Listing:
1. I Don't Know (Osbourne, Daisley, Rhoads) – 5:16
2. Crazy Train (Osbourne, Daisley, Rhoads) – 4:56
3. Goodbye to Romance (Osbourne, Daisley, Rhoads) – 5:36
4. Dee [Instrumental] (Rhoads) – 0:49
5. Suicide Solution (Osbourne, Daisley, Rhoads) – 4:20
6. Mr. Crowley (Osbourne, Daisley, Rhoads) – 4:56
7. No Bone Movies (Osbourne, Rhoads, Daisley, Kerslake) – 3:53
8. Revelation (Mother Earth) (Osbourne, Daisley, Rhoads) – 6:09
9. Steal Away (The Night) (Osbourne, Daisley, Rhoads) – 3:28