Ozzy Osbourne - Studio HD Album Collection 1980-2001 (2014) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

The collection of the Hi-Res Digital Remasters of studio albums by Ozzy Osbourne - from his solo debut "Blizzard Of Ozz" to 2001's "Down To Earth". All of these albums have been released separately through digital stores in 2014.



After the quiet implosion of Black Sabbath, the wise money was not on former vocalist, Ozzy, being the one to redeem himself musically. However, with shrewd management by his wife and a hotshot Californian in the shape of ex-Quiet Riot guitarist, Randy Rhoads, he reinvented himself and his musical persona, and created a startling debut album. Combining Rhoads' impetuous flurries of heavily stylized guitar, his won series of lyrical caricatures - "Crazy Train" and "Revelation (Mother Earth)" - and a healthy dose of controversy, citing renowned satanist Aleister Crowley as the subject matter for "Mr. Crowley," he ensured himself acclaim and commerciality in equal measure.

Ozzy Osbourne's solo debut Blizzard of Ozz was a masterpiece of neo-classical metal that, along with Van Halen's first album, became a cornerstone of '80s metal guitar. Upon its release, there was considerable doubt that Ozzy could become a viable solo attraction. Blizzard of Ozz demonstrated not only his ear for melody, but also an unfailing instinct for assembling top-notch backing bands. Onetime Quiet Riot guitarist Randy Rhoads was a startling discovery, arriving here as a unique, fully formed talent. Rhoads was just as responsible as Osbourne – perhaps even more so – for the album's musical direction, and his application of classical guitar techniques and scales rewrote the rulebook just as radically as Eddie Van Halen had. Rhoads could hold his own as a flashy soloist, but his detailed, ambitious compositions and arrangements revealed his true depth, as well as creating a sense of doomy, sinister elegance built on Ritchie Blackmore's minor-key innovations. All of this may seem to downplay the importance of Ozzy himself, which shouldn't be the case at all. The music is a thoroughly convincing match for his lyrical obsession with the dark side (which was never an embrace, as many conservative watchdogs assumed); so, despite its collaborative nature, it's unequivocally stamped with Ozzy's personality. What's more, the band is far more versatile and subtle than Sabbath, freeing Ozzy from his habit of singing in unison with the guitar (and proving that he had an excellent grasp of how to frame his limited voice). Nothing short of revelatory, Blizzard of Ozz deservedly made Ozzy a star, and it set new standards for musical virtuosity in the realm of heavy metal.

Tracklist:

01 - I Don't Know
02 - Crazy Train
03 - Goodbye To Romance
04 - Dee
05 - Suicide Solution
06 - Mr. Crowley
07 - No Bone Movies
08 - Revelation (Mother Earth)
09 - Steal Away (The Night)
10 - You Looking At Me, Looking At You [Non-LP B-Side]
11 - Goodbye To Romance [2010 Guitar & Vocal Mix]
12 - RR [Outtake From "Blizzard Of Ozz" Sessions]




Ozzy Osbourne's second album, Diary of a Madman was originally released in November 1981. Produced by Max Norman, Ozzy Osbourne, and Randy Rhoads, the album was certified Platinum by the RIAA in May of 1982 and 3x Platinum in October 1994. Singles from the album included "Flying High Again" and "Over the Mountain".

The follow-up to the masterful Blizzard of Ozz, Diary of a Madman was rushed into existence by a band desperate to finish its next album before an upcoming tour. As a result, it doesn't feel quite as fully realized – a couple of the ballads are overly long and slow the momentum, and Randy Rhoads' guide solo on "Little Dolls" was never replaced with a version intended for the public. Yet despite the fact that some songs could have used a longer gestation period, there are numerous moments of brilliance on Diary of a Madman – at least half of it stands up to anything on Blizzard, and the title track is a jaw-droppingly intricate epic that represents the most classically influenced work of Rhoads' all-too-brief career. But even if parts of the album don't quite live up to the band's previous (and incredibly high) standards, they're by no means bad; moreover, the production is fuller, and the instruments better recorded this time around. It's not uncommon to find fans who prefer Diary to Blizzard, since it sets an even more mystical, eerie mood, and since Rhoads' playing is progressing to an even higher level. One can only wonder what the Osbourne/Rhoads collaboration might have produced in the future, had Rhoads not been killed in a bizarre and sadly avoidable plane crash.

Tracklist:

01. Over the Mountain
02. Flying High Again
03. You Can't Kill Rock And Roll
04. Believer
05. Little Dolls
06. Tonight
07. S.A.T.O.
08. Diary Of A Madman

Ozzy Osbourne finds a permanent replacement for Randy Rhoads in Jake E. Lee, a more standard metal guitarist without Rhoads' neo-classical compositional ability or stylistic flair. Still, Osbourne and his band turn in a competent, workmanlike set of heavy metal featuring the crunching title track, whose video (featuring Osbourne dressed as a werewolf) became popular on MTV. Unfortunately, substance abuse problems would prevent Osbourne from releasing another record up to the standards of Bark at the Moon for nearly the rest of the decade.

Tracklist:

01 - Bark at the Moon
02 - You're No Different
03 - Now You See It (Now You Don't)
04 - Rock 'n' Roll Rebel
05 - Centre of Eternity
06 - So Tired
07 - Slow Down
08 - Waiting for Darkness
09 - Spiders (bonus track)
10 - One up the 'B' Side (bonus track)

Ozzy Osbourne streamlines his approach to keep up with the emerging trend toward slick, radio-ready metal, but Ultimate Sin is largely unsuccessful, as the performances are flat and uninspired and the material lacks much variety. There are some good moments, including the single "Shot in the Dark," but overall, Ultimate Sin is unable to push past the level of mediocrity.

Tracklist:

01 - The Ultimate Sin
02 - Secret Loser
03 - Never Know Why
04 - Thank God for the Bomb
05 - Never
06 - Lightning Strikes
07 - Killer of Giants
08 - Fool Like You
09 - Shot in the Dark

Things start to improve for Ozzy on No Rest for the Wicked, as Zakk Wylde replaces Jake E. Lee on guitar and Osbourne comes up with his best set since 1983. Again, it's not quite up to the level of excellence his Blizzard of Ozz band achieved, but Osbourne sounds somewhat rejuvenated, and Wylde is a more consistently interesting guitarist than Lee. Highlights include "Miracle Man" (in which Ozzy gloats about the downfall of the TV preachers who had long attacked him as an agent of Satan) and the MTV hits "Crazy Babies" and "Breaking All the Rules".

Tracklist:

01 - Miracle Man
02 - Devil's Daughter (Holy War)
03 - Crazy Babies
04 - Breakin' All the Rules
05 - Bloodbath in Paradise
06 - Fire in the Sky
07 - Tattooed Dancer
08 - Demon Alcohol
09 - Hero
10 - The Liar
11 - Miracle Man (Live)




Released in 1991, No More Tears was produced by Duane Baron and John Purdell. It is the sixth studio album by Ozzy Osbourne and features the #2 hit single "Mama, I'm Coming Home" as well as the Grammy-winning track "I Don't Want to Change the World". It is one of Osbourne's most successful albums, having been certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA. This edition features two bonus tracks.

Having been cleared earlier in the year in another lawsuit concerning the supposedly suicide-inducing subject matter of his music, Ozzy Osbourne reinvigorated his sound and expanded his following with his sixth studio album, No More Tears, in the fall of 1991. Finding more sympathetic producers in Duane Baron and John Purdell to replace Roy Thomas Baker (who had helmed his last effort, 1988's No Rest for the Wicked), collaborating with Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead on four songs, and retaining the services of guitarist Zakk Wylde, Osbourne brought his music into the '90s. Songs like "Desire" and "S.I.N." had an energetic, contemporary metal sound, and Osbourne effectively changed gears to turn out gentle ballads like "Mama, I'm Coming Home," which gave him his first U.S. Top 40 hit on his own. Not cowed by his court cases, he wrote songs about child abuse ("Mr. Tinkertrain") and serial murder ("No More Tears") from the point of view of the criminals. But he also considered his own place in the general scheme of things in the tribute to the rock & roll lifestyle "Hellraiser" and the reflective "Road to Nowhere." It all made for an unusually broad range of material, and the album returned him to the Top Ten and multi-platinum status.

Tracklist:

01 - Mr. Tinkertrain
02 - I Don't Want to Change the World
03 - Mama, I'm Coming Home
04 - Desire
05 - No More Tears
06 - Won't Be Coming Home (S.I.N.)
07 - Hellraiser
08 - Time After Time
09 - Zombie Stomp
10 - A.V.H.
11 - Road to Nowhere
12 - Don't Blame Me
13 - Party with the Animals

Despite a never-ending succession of guitarists, Ozzy Osbourne never changed his basic musical attack over the years. There are slight differences between the records, with the only noticeable distinctions being the production fads of the time. Ozzmosis, his sixth solo studio album, isn't all that different from his previous two records, No More Tears and No Rest for the Wicked, largely due to the still impressive skills of guitarist Zakk Wylde. However, even Wylde's prowess is diluted by the slick, modern-rock conscious production by Michael Beinhorn (Soul Asylum). Occasionally, the guitar is synthesized, which is indicative of the album's main flaw – on the surface, the music is hard and loud, but it actually sounds smooth and processed. Furthermore, there's a distinct lack of fully formed songs and riffs, which is what really sinks the record. Osbourne can survive bad production – he has for most of his career – but he can't survive without having anything to sing.

Tracklist:

01 - Perry Mason
02 - I Just Want You
03 - Ghost Behind My Eyes
04 - Thunder Underground
05 - See You on the Other Side
06 - Tomorrow
07 - Denial
08 - My Little Man
09 - My Jekyll Doesn't Hide
10 - Old LA Tonight
11 - Whole World's Fallin' Down (Previously Unreleased Outside Of Japan)
12 - Aimee (Non LP B-Side)




Down to Earth is Ozzy Osbourne's eighth studio album and was released in October 2001. Produced by Tim Palmer and featuring the singles "Gets Me Through" and "Dreamer", the album is Osbourne's only studio album to feature bassist Robert Trujillo. The album peaked at #4 on the US Billboard 200 chart.

Ozzy Osbourne's eighth solo studio album, Down to Earth, shows the madman of rock relying on a supergroup of metal musicians to bring his sound together. Longtime Ozzy guitarist Zakk Wylde is back, this time with Suicidal Tendencies bassist Robert Trujillo and Faith No More drummer Mike Bordin supplying the rhythm. Despite the ever-changing world of heavy metal, Ozzy has a strangely timeless sound that he does not stray from on this record. Thick, heavy songs like "Gets Me Through" could really be on any Ozzy record after 1989 and fit in, but it is this bizarre reliability that keeps the album as listenable as it is. There are a few off moments, most specifically when it comes to the occasional murky production that muffles Wylde's fiery guitar and Bordin's drums. Producer Tim Palmer gives it more of a grunge sheen than a heavy metal sound, which does work on some tracks but takes a little of the punch out of songs like "Junkie." Still, this has all the main ingredients of good Ozzy: a big fat Black Sabbath number ("Gets Me Through"), some wonderfully cheesy ballads ("Running Out of Time"), some tracks that can offend teenagers' parents ("Facing Hell"), and the song about how darn crazy he is ("Alive"). Sure it may be predictable, but no one looks to Ozzy to pioneer new sounds. Anyone who liked Ozzy's output from the '90s will probably embrace this album with open arms, and anyone who does not like him will probably know to avoid this.

Tracklist:

01 - Gets Me Through
02 - Facing Hell
03 - Dreamer
04 - No Easy Way Out
05 - That I Never Had
06 - You Know…(Part1)
07 - Junkie
08 - Running Out of Time
09 - Black Illusion
10 - Alive
11 - Can You Hear Them?


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