Ozzy, the lemon or the cash cow

Caveat: I have all the official albums of Ozzy! Both of the BLACK SABBATH era and his solo works. All, even the relatively weak slices of the past. Ozzy was a cult and he has done a lot for the HR / HM scene.

Until a few weeks ago I had not even thought it possible that Ozzy ever again could publish a new plant. For me, the issue of "Ozzy" was completed, which also had something to do with this unhappy MTV series "The Osbournes". He had so much done in my opinion for Kasper and was by this Quark for millions of teens 12-17 years for "funny hard rock grandpa who has not completely nuts". The self-destruction of a monument. Thanks Sharon! If you have been following the life of "Madman" in recent years, you know that Ozzy does have the constitution of a "Stehaufmännchens" that it is but health was hit hard and not take so without problems new albums or may hold concerts. But there is still the "handlebar and thinker" behind the Madman. These responsible persons behind Ozzy try anything with the Madman properly tap off again coal and everything rauzuquetschen from him "before all else fails. And I have this impression in this work. Ozzy was again pushed into a studio and then it went los.

Now for the album. I expected no revival of the 80s or the 90s. No second "Blizzard of Ozz", no other "Diary Of A Madman" or a new "Ozzmosis". I had only hoped that Mr. Osbourne would be compared to the last two discs "Down To Earth" and "Black Rain" increase, musically and compositionally, as in the majority of his fans, these works do not necessarily triggered enthusiasm. Unfortunately, in my opinion, nothing came of it, has become.

Production Technically perfect, clear and powerful sound and Ozzy's technically very strong jazzed, voice encounter simple song structures, nu-metal bonds, crossover guitars and honest compositions. The degree of hardness will eventually rip out everything. I always had the impression that this hardcore-esque riffs and structures do not fit to Ozzy. Since two worlds meet, the better should not meet. If I want to hear Ozzy, I want catchy riffs and dark, gloomy stories and a voice that is close to despair because the Grim Reaper knocks or Horned stands with a beer in hand at the door. If I want to Nu-Metal, I listen to Limp Bizkit, etc.

My recommendation: If the "Sabbath Ozzy" or the Ozzy of 80/90 expecting, you should definitely listen in advance in this work. Those who have no respect or sustainable claim to Madman or "everything is what is hard," can buy almost without hesitation.