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"Knowing how to surround himself with people and grasping fashions and trends, Ozzy managed a nice trick with this opportunistic and intelligent album, a bit underestimated."
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4/5
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Despite its undeniable quality, The Ultimate Sin has been received a little freshly by some fans. They were unhappy to feel an Americanization of Ozzy Osbourne's sound, clean and lacking a bit of power. In the meantime Bob Daisley returned to the band that Jack E. Lee left to be replaced by a 20-year-old unknown, Zakk Wylde. No Rest For The Wicked, Ozzy's 5th album, thus returns to a heavier and more classic sound, even if some American influences remain. This album is also a little less loud than his predecessors and appears as a first step in a new direction for Ozzy and his new guitarist.
That being said, the record contains some very good tracks and Wylde's sound brings an undeniable plus with very heavy and technical aspects, already characteristic of a sharp style. And at the beginning, there are some excellent tracks. First there is "Miracle Man", a heavy track with a huge riff and an unstoppable chorus, then "Devil's Daughter", a classic in Ozzy's style and enhanced by a pachydermic riff and an intense solo. Wylde appears in fact as the big winner of this record. Thus with "Crazy Babies", more FM-like, he delivers another intense performance that makes this track a hit in power.
The sequel is a bit more banal with songs lacking originality and finally standing out only thanks to Wylde's work. Thus "Breakin'g All The Rules", "Bloodpath In Paradise" and "Tattooed Dancer" clearly bear his mark. Likewise the very classic power ballad "Fire In The Sky" is saved by a scathing riff and the important contribution of the rhythm section. Finally, "Hero" and "Demon Alcohol" end the album in a rather dusty way presenting a generic heavy metal without any strong idea.
Knowing how to surround himself with people and grasping fashions and trends, Ozzy managed a nice trick with this opportunistic and intelligent album. A bit underestimated, it nevertheless contains its share of good things and above all, it announces a radiant sequel for a decidedly unstoppable Madman. - Official website
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TRACK LISTING:
01. Miracle Man (03:44)
02. Devil's Daughter (Holy War) (05:15)
03. Crazy Babies (04:15)
04. Breakin' All The Rules (05:15)
05. Bloodbath In Paradise (05:03)
06. Fire In The Sky (06:24)
07. Tattooed Dancer (03:53)
08. Demon Alcohol (04:30)
09. Hero (04:49)
LINEUP:
Bob Daisley: Basse
John Sinclair: Claviers
Ozzy Osbourne: Chant
Randy Castillo: Batterie
Zakk Wylde: Guitares
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