OZZY OSBOURNE · Ordinary Man | CD

Jewelcase CD.

Background information about 'Ordinary Man'

After decades of heavy metal mayhem, Ozzy Osbourne delivers something unexpectedly intimate with "Ordinary Man". This album finds the Prince of Darkness in a surprisingly reflective mood, trading his trademark shriek for more nuanced vocal performances that reveal vulnerability beneath the legendary bravado. The collaboration with Elton John on the title track "Ordinary Man" stands as a career highlight, blending piano balladry with Ozzy's weathered voice in ways that feel both surprising and inevitable. Tracks like "Straight to Hell" and "Under the Graveyard" showcase his ability to craft memorable hooks while maintaining the edge that made him famous.

What makes this record special isn't just the star-studded guest appearances from Post Malone on "Take What You Want" and "It's a Raid", but how producer Andrew Watt has crafted a sound that feels both contemporary and timeless. The rhythm section of Chad Smith and Duff McKagan provides a rock-solid foundation that allows Ozzy's vocals to soar and dive with emotional weight. Songs like "All My Life" and "Goodbye" demonstrate that even in his seventies, Osbourne can still surprise listeners with his range and depth.

For fans of: Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, and Dio

Track listing

1. Straight to Hell
2. All My Life
3. Goodbye
4. Ordinary Man
5. Under the Graveyard
6. Eat Me
7. Today Is The End
8. Scary Little Green Men
9. Holy For Tonight
10. It's A Raid
11. Take What You Want

Manufacturer: Sony Music Entertainment International Services GmbH, PO BOX 510, 33311 Gütersloh, Germany
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