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No Rest for the Wicked: Remastered
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Description
Although Ozzy Osbourne received enormous commercial successwith 1986's THE ULTIMATE SIN, his detour into glam metal proved unsatisfying for both Osbourne and his fans. Osbourne spent most of 1987 readying his postponed live album with Randy Rhoads for release, TRIBUTE, and pondering his future musical direction. He elected to return to the kind of music that got him where he was in the first place--loud, unapologetic heavy metal. He also decided to replace guitarist Jake E.Lee with a young newcomer from New Jersey, Zakk Wylde, for 1989's NO REST FOR THE WICKED. Wylde had been a lifelong Ozzy/Sabbath fan, and resembled Randy Rhoads both in appearanceand in playing style.
While the album is not on par withsuch past classics as BLIZZARD OF OZ and DIARY OF A MADMAN,NO REST FOR THE WICKED did represent a return to Osbourne'sroots (thanks in part to longtime Queen producer Roy ThomasBaker). Osbourne tackles a range of subjects throughout, such as crooked televangelists ("Miracle Man"), serial killer Charles Manson ("Bloodbath in Paradise"), and even his own struggle with alcoholism ("Demon Alcohol"). Also included is the concert favourite and popular video, "Crazy Babies".
OZZY'S 2nd BEST
Review date: 2007-08-29 Rating: 10 out of 10
When this was first released I thought it the best of his 'solo' albums (No More Tears was yet to come). The songs are very hard rock with Zakk Wylde's blistering riffs and guitar breaks. This, with the above mentioned NMT is the best thing these two have ever done together. All these years later it still knocks me out.
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Reviews
Bat Munchingly Great
Review date: 2007-05-08 Rating: 8 out of 10
This album got a bit of a panning at the time of its release, and didn't really seem to get the thumbs up from many of Ozzy's fans who'd been there during the Randy Rhoads years. However. That said. This album is the sound of Ozzy rediscovering his metal roots, and creating a full blown heavy metal album. And about time to I say. Zakk Wylde is blistering on this record. His guitar absolutely dominates the sound - and all for the better actually, as it injects real drive and energy into the songs. It's true there's a couple of below par numbers, (I'm thinking Breakin all the rules and Tatooed dancer), which sound a bit formulaic. But for the rest - Miracle Man, Bloodbath in Paradise, Devil's Daughter....they're all top drawer. And he saved the best to last. The original album closed with Demon Alcohol, an ode to his battles with the bottle. What A RIFF!!
If you don't own this album, but love a good bit of all out classic heavy metal then this is the CD for you. If you already have this but haven't listened to it in years, then it's time you rediscover this overlooked diamond.
very good-ozzy stays on his throne
Review date: 2002-06-13 Rating: 8 out of 10
with a superb production and a fantastic band behind him ozzy sounds excellent.songs such as "devils daughter" , "bloodbath in paradise"and "crazy babies"would fit on any classic ozzy or sabbath album.special praise goes to "the beast"zakk wlyde whos guitar excellence never ceases to amaze me.the album does have some weak moments and is not as consistent as "blizzard of ozz" or "bark at the moon",but ozzy retains his crown as the ultimate metal god!!!!!!!!
Product Details/Specifications
Artist(s):
Ozzy Osbourne
Recording label: Epic
Manufacturer: Epic
EAN: 5099750204627
Binding: Audio CD
Release date: 2002-07-15
Number of discs: 1
Disc 1 Tracks:
1. Miracle Man
2. Devil's Daughter (Holy War)
3. Crazy Babies
4. Breakin' All The Rules
5. Bloodbath In Paradise
6. Fire In The Sky
7. Tatooed Dancer
8. Demon Alcohol
9. Hero
10. Liar
11. Miracle Man
Publishers: Epic