Bark at the Moon [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Bark at the Moon [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Track Listings

1. Bark At The Moon

2. You're No Different

3. Now You See It

4. Rock 'N' Roll Rebel

5. Centre Of Eternity

6. So Tired

7. Slow Down

8. Waiting For Darkness

9. Spiders

10. One Up The "B" Side

Tracks:

Bark At The Moon
You're No Different
Now You See It (Now You Don't)
Rock 'N' Roll Rebel
Centre Of Eternity
So Tired
Slow Down
Waiting For Darkness
Spiders
One Up The 'B' Side

Customer Reviews:

The album that got me into music - period........2007-06-06

Bark at the Moon holds a sentimental value to me. It was one of the first albums I had listened to growing up and where my love for music started. I thank my brother for playing this LP for me that day and turning me on to Ozzy Osbourne and his music at 10 years old.

Now I look back at Bark at the Moon 24 years later and my feelings haven't changed much. I still think this is a great record despite all of the hardships Ozzy was suffering through at the time it was being made - dealing with the loss of Randy Rhoads, his issues with drink/drugs, the battles with his record company coupled with the Alamo incident and the bat/dove head fiascos just to name a few. The album is probably one of Ozzy's darkest and the most melancholy album he has made. You can even hear it in his voice on some of the songs.

This review is only for the 1983 8-song CD on CBS that I currently and proudly own. I have heard the two bonus tracks that are on the 2002 version but not the rest of this album remaster (or remix as some have labeled it). The band who plays on this album are: Jake E. Lee - guitars, Bob Daisley - bass, Don Airey - keyboards, and Tommy Aldridge - drums. I'll review these tunes along with the rest of the Bark at the Moon LP (from 1 to 10):

1. Bark at the Moon: The first single and the most popular song from the album and has become a classic not only on classic rock radio but is still played at Ozzy's concerts to this day. The video was awesome seeing Ozzy as a werewolf when the moon came out. The most up-tempo song on Bark... I love the vocal effects in Ozzy's voice and Jake E. Lee's riffs and solos are just stellar. I love it. An absolute 10.

2. You're No Different: One of two ballads on the album. Very creepy bass line by Bob and keyboards by Don. This is a song about people who talk down about someone to make themselves feel big but in reality they really are no different and have flaws within them like everyone else. Really mellow number. Might be interesting to hear the 2002 version of this song because I read where someone said it's much longer and doesn't fade out like my version does. I like it. A lot. A 9.

3. Now You See It (Now You Don't): A mid-tempo rocker with some weird synthesizers thrown in by Don. What is with Ozzy's grunting and warbling towards the end? Must've been a bad day at the studio. My least favorite song on the album but it's tolerable. I give it a five.

4. Rock 'N' Roll Rebel: This one is Ozzy's revenge song against the reporters, church groups and parents who thought Ozzy at the time was a bad influence for kids and had Satanic overtones in his music. No matter what is said or printed, Ozzy stands his ground and keeps making the music that he likes. A nice number. Jake is the highlight here with his solos. I rate it an 8.

5. Centre of Eternity: Ahh...the bell tolling with the "monk chant" in the beginning and then just takes off. This must be the fastest song for Ozzy to fit all of the words in the verses, that is. A good song. The beginning part is cool but that's it. To me, an average rocker. 6.

6. So Tired: The second ballad and the 2nd single from Bark at the Moon and probably the most mellow song Ozzy has ever done. There's hardly any guitars at all in this but I still enjoy this song. Don Airey does a wonderful job with the keyboards and piano on this tune. I mentioned earlier about Ozzy on this album singing with a lot of heartache and anguish in his voice and especially in this song it shows. Still a great number for Ozzy. Nine points.

7. Slow Down: As the title suggests, a number about people who are always on the go, multi-tasking, etc. and need to just simply slow down their workload and relax. A nice mid-tempo rocker. I like the keyboard part at the end before the fade out. 7/10.

8. Waiting for Darkness: In my eyes, this song is one of the true highlights on Bark at the Moon besides the title track. What a way to close the album out. Don's 16th note keyboards plus Jake's guitars to provide the off beat rhythm Tommy lays down. LOVE THE ENDING. This should've been a hit too. Ozzy shines on this track. A 10.

Here are the 2002 bonus tracks that I have heard from an import CD I have called the Secret Songs:

Spiders: Off-beat drums coupled with Bob's trippy bass line to go with a dark guitar sound by Jake. Very weird song by Ozzy but it's a hit to me: 10/10.

One Up the B-Side: Average song, nothing special. Filler. Four out of ten.

Although Bark at the Moon is not well received by many of Ozzy's fans due to the overwhelming keyboards/synths that flood this album, I still think it's worth the money to pick up. As I stated before, I don't know how the 2002 version is so I can't really comment on it. If you don't want the 2002 remaster and are looking for the original 1983 release like I have or the 1995 remaster (includes Spiders only) you should still be able to find them on Amazon (or eBay) cheap even though these versions are now out of print.

Bottom line: If you are expecting the album to be like Blizzard or Diary, look elsewhere. But if you are a fan of Ozzy's post-Randy Rhoads work and like keyboards meshed in with metal, you won't be displeased. Bark at the Moon is still a CD that holds its own despite the dark overtones that to me reflect everything Ozzy was going through at the time of the album's writing and recording process. A sentimental release I still treasure in my collection to this day. Thank you Ozzy. This has been a 4 star review.

The begenning of the glory of Jake E Lee!.......2007-05-30

Is one of the best records of Jake E Lee!

is it original recording reissued or remastered??.......2007-03-02

If it is original recording reissued, I will give five stars and buy it immediately.

it's good.......2006-08-23

i agree to "bill M.". i'm a person who has never listened to the original ozzy albums, and this is the only bark at the moon i've heard. and i like it a lot. i think people who have never listened to the '83 and '95 versions of this album, will like this album.

Only his absolute best!.......2006-07-09

110 stars if that was possible.YEAH!Ok sure it is not like this is a huge classic but it should have been!Ok this remake remaster thing only deserves 90 stars because annoying kinda.But like the original it is the definitive ozzy album.The opening and title track is so fast and great vocals.Definatly great the rest are not hugly great by many BUT EACH IS 90 AND Blow torchers.Get IT!

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The album that got me into music - period.
The begenning of the glory of Jake E Lee!
is it original recording reissued or remastered??
it's good
Only his absolute best!

Bark at the Moon
Ozzy Osbourne
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Bark At The Moon
You're No Different
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Rock 'n' Roll Rebel
Centre Of Eternity
So Tired
Slow Down
Waiting For Darkness
Spiders In The Night

Customer Reviews:

The album that got me into music - period........2007-06-06

The begenning of the glory of Jake E Lee!.......2007-05-30

Is one of the best records of Jake E Lee!

is it original recording reissued or remastered??.......2007-03-02

If it is original recording reissued, I will give five stars and buy it immediately.

it's good.......2006-08-23

Only his absolute best!.......2006-07-09

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Wrongfully bashed gem? What?
Ozzy's third solo album is a wrongfully-bashed gem

Bark at the Moon
Ozzy Osbourne
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B00000DS0B
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Bark at the Moon
You're No Different
Now You See It (Now You Don't)
Rock 'N' Roll Rebel
Centre of Eternity
So Tired
Slow Down
Waiting for Darkness
Spiders in the Night [*]

Customer Reviews:

Wrongfully bashed gem? What?.......2006-02-19

I can say I was looking forward to hearing this album. I'm only 13, so because of all the crappy music that We're stuck with today (Emo, Rap, Pop, etc.), I've had to go back and listen to the great rock artists of yesteryear. Ozzy Osbourne is personally one of my favorite singers, very unique. I loved Ozzy's first two albums....but I can't say the same for "Bark At The Moon".

Bark At The Moon, 9/10 - A solid album opener. Not much to be said about this song, it's pretty much all around good. Enjoy the four minutes and seventeen seconds while they last.

Your No Different, 2/10 - Oh dear God what is this abomination? Everything about this is God aweful. Synthesizer overkill. When you can hear guitar it sounds terrible. For some reason Ozzy's voice started to get me really angry while I was listening to this. A total miss.

Now You See It (Now You Don't), 4/10 - Egh...not much better...At least we can hear the guitar in this one, but Ozzy sounds absolutely f*ckin terrible, his voice completely killed this for me. Then again, I would have maybe given it a 5 or 6 if it hadn't.

Rock 'N' Roll Rebel, 5/10 - Will the torment ever end? Yes, the guitar is solid, but again Ozzy's voice kills the whole song.

Centre Of Eternity, 8/10 - The torment ended (at least for now)! This is a good song, no doubt about that. The guitar picks up the pace a little, Ozzy sounds a little better. It's just pretty good though, nothing too special.

So Tired, 1/10 - What the hell is this!?

Slow Down, 7/10 - This is at least half decent. A little poppish-er (I made that up), but it's still okay, better than most of the crap on this album.

Wating For Darkness,5/10 - What is this song even about? It's not good, again with the synthesizer overkill.

Spiders In The Light, -3/10 - I just gave that song a negative grade. Does that not tell you how much it blows?

Overall, this album is a piece of crap. It has three good songs, two which aren't all that great. I think part of how bad this album is, is due to the absence of Randy. Mr.Rhoades co-wrote the songs with Ozzy, and I think songwriting was a major factor in the failure of this album. If you want a good Ozzy Osbourne album, I recommend "Blizzard of Ozz" and "Diary Of A Madman", but you probably already have those. If you want to get into Ozzy Osbourne, this most definitely is not the place to start, that would be "Blizzard". I found it very strange how Ozzy's voice killed so many of the songs. I've never had a problem with Ozzy's voice (with the exception of the time he sang at the U.K Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, that I do have a problem with). I only parted with two dollars for this, and I guess I got what I paid for.

Ozzy's third solo album is a wrongfully-bashed gem.......2005-11-10

Bark At The Moon (1983.) Ozzy Osbourne's third solo studio album.

INTRODUCTION:
1982 was the year that nearly destroyed Ozzy's solo career just as it had gotten off the ground. During the Diary Of A Madman tour, the young guitar virtuoso Randy Rhoads was killed in an airplane crash. Following his death, Ozzy considered retiring once again, but was in no position to do so, since he still had record company contracts to fulfill. He replaced Randy Rhoads with Bernie Torme briefly, and then Night Ranger guitarist Brad Gillis for the live Speak Of The Devil album the record company put pressure on him to release. Ozzy finally found a semi-permanent guitarist replacement in the form of Jake E. Lee. With a band that also included bassist Rudy Sarzo and drummer Tommy Aldridge, he released a third solo studio album. When Bark At The Moon hit stores in 1983, some fans loved it and some thought it paled in comparison to the Randy Rhoads material. The argument among the two factions still runs strong today. So, who is right? Read on for my review of Bark At The Moon.

OVERVIEW:
Ozzy Osbourne released his third solo studio album, Bark At The Moon, in 1983. The album featured guitar player Jake E. Lee, bass player Rudy Sarzo, drummer Tommy Aldridge, and keyboard player Don Airey. This was the last album to feature Rudy Sarzo and Tommy Aldridge, they would be replaced for Phil Soussan and Randy Castillo, respectively, on the Ozzman's next studio album. Album tracklist features Bark At The Moon, You're No Different, Now You See It (Now You Don't), Rock And Roll Rebel, Centre Of Eternity, So Tired, Slow Down [American version only], Waiting For Darkness, and Spiders (In The Night) [British version only.] The American and British versions also feature slightly differentiated cover art, with the album title and Ozzy's name being outlined in red on the American cover and blue on the British cover.

REVIEW:
A lot of Ozzy's albums tend to get a bad reputation for no good reason. Bark At The Moon is a prime example of this. Just because it came right after the Randy Rhoads studio albums, people just have to make comparisons. The fact is, nothing Ozzy ever did will compare to those first two albums. Period. Jake E. Lee, had some big shoes to fill, and in my opinion, he did an excellent job. Is Bark At The Moon the instant classic those two albums were? Not necessarily, but it's a five-star album in its own right. Let's look at the tracklist that comprises Ozzy's third solo studio work.

-SIDE A-

-Bark At The Moon: The title track is the one song on this album that requires no introduction. It's the only song on the album that would become a big hit for Ozzy after all. While not the only good song on the album by any means, it's definitely a metal masterpiece that deserves its lofty status as a huge hit for the Ozzman. It rocks hard and starts the album off on a strong note. Great track, and a quintessential Ozzy classic.

-You're No Different: For the second song, Ozzy slows down the musical pace, and adds Don Airey's keyboards to the mix. The end result here is a gloomy rocker driven by keyboards and guitars alike. Definitely an underrated work from Ozzy that deserves more credit than it gets.

-Now You See It (Now You Don't): Here we go back to the straight-up hard and heavy rock. Jake E. Lee rocks hard on this one, and shows off beautifully why he is one of the most underrated musicians Ozzy ever employed in one of his backing bands. Combine this awesome guitar playing with Ozzy's classic vocal stylings, and the end result is solid through and through.

-Rock And Roll Rebel: Some of Ozzy's best songs are the autobiographical ones, and this, the fourth song the album, is no exception to that classic rule. Ozzy's whole band is in their prime on this song, but it's the Ozzman's clever lyrics and the way he delivers them that steals the show this time around. I shouldn't have to tell you this is a solid addition to the album.

-SIDE B-

-Centre Of Eternity: Definitely one of my favorite songs on the album, and one of the most underrated works Ozzy ever recorded. It starts out rather deceiving, with people chanting, bells chiming, and some organ-styled keyboards. And then, when you least expect it, Jake E. Lee starts churning out some of his hardest, heaviest, and fastest guitar playing ever. Although the entire band does a good job on this one, Lee the the real star with that guitar playing. Anyone who thinks he pales in comparison to Randy Rhoads has probably never sat down and given this song a good listen.

-So Tired: Despite being a rather deranged and strange character, Ozzy has the ability to create excellent, heartfelt ballads - and he's been able to do it since his Black Sabbath days! This song is an excellent prover of that classic point. With a backing orchestral arrangement and some melodic stylings, this sounds a lot like some of Alice Cooper's ballads. Despite being radically different from what you normally expect from Ozzy, it's a great song.

-Slow Down [American version only]: This song appeared only on the American version of the vinyl, while the British version had Spiders (In The Night) but lacked this song. This is straight-up hard rock with a melodic touch, and some keyboards thrown in. It sounds like glam metal from my description, but if you listen to the song, you'll see it sounds like nothing of the sort. It's uniquely Ozzy all the way through. All in all, a solid tune.

-Waiting For Darkness: Definitely one of my all-time favorite Ozzy songs, and certainly one of his most underrated. Usually keyboards give a song a poppy sound, but Ozzy and Don Airey prevent that from happening here. This is a slow-paced tune, but it rocks hard, and Airey's keyboards give it a uniquely eerie sound. From start to finish, this one rocks. A great song that should have gotten a lot more credit.

-Spiders (In The Night) [British version only]: This song appeared only on the British version of the vinyl, while the American version had Slow Down but lacked this song. This is a strange song, in which Ozzy shows off that classic deranged side that his fans know and love him for. Because of that, the song works. If you're into Ozzy being Ozzy, you should get a kick out of this one.

OVERALL:
Overall, I think that Ozzy's third studio album as a solo artist is one of his finest works, and it's a shame to see people give this one such a bad reputation because it's not in the same plane as the Randy Rhoads albums. Honestly people, what IS? The album may take a little longer to get into than those Rhoads-era classics, but given a chance, this album is a heavy metal masterpiece. Jake E. Lee is definitely one of Ozzy's most underrated guitarists, and he really gets a chance to shine here. If you're an Ozzy fan, definitely pick up this album, but be sure to get the original recording remastered (see the "EDITION NOTES" section for more information on this.)

EDITION NOTES:
Ozzy, in 2002, had the audio on this album remixed - and NOT for the better! He essentially destroyed the classic album. Because of this, you MUST get the 1995 remaster! The 1995 remaster is easily identified by its shrunken cover art, eerily-colored border around it, and "OZZY" written in huge letters vertically down the right side of the border. Get THAT edition - it's the real album, not the trash Ozzy is trying to pass off as the classic album these days, The American original recording remastered from 1995 is definitely harder to find than the new, defiled edition, but worth hunting down - you want to experience the album as it was meant to be heard, after all! Not to mention the American 1995 remaster has Spiders (In The Night) as a bonus track, so you get the complete American and British releases in a single package!

Diary of a Madman/Bark at the Moon/Ultimate Sin

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It's Ozzy
A great deal - IF you can find it
5 starts, IF....
THE GREATEST DEAL EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Some people just don't get it!

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Tracks:

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It's Ozzy.......2006-03-05

By this time, most people should probably be familiar enough with the man that they don't need me to tell them whether they'll want these albums or not. Since you're here, though, it's a reasonably safe assumption that you do like Ozzy, and that the important question isn't so much how good these albums are, but are they the original albums? To which, I can happily say, yeah, they are.

For anyone just straggling in, most of Ozzy's albums were remastered back in 2002. Unfortunately, due to legal litigations and issues with royalties, the decision was made to rerecord the original bass and drum tracks from Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman with Ozzy's newer bandmembers. If George Lucas has taught us anything over the past ten years, it's that purists tend to get upset when you mess around with their beloved classics. Though nothing was rerecorded for Bark at the Moon, many feel the remixing was botched and some of the guitar fills and such seem to be missing from parts of the album. The Ultimate Sin, on the other hand, wasn't even rereleased with the other albums. Apparently Ozzy just doesn't like it very much.

However, rejoice, MetalHeads, for this here three-disc set contains the 1995 editions of Diary, Bark, and Sin. The sound quality is as good as you'd expect and none of music you like so much has been tampered with. And, as an extra added bonus, Amazon is currently selling it for about what you could pay for a single CD in some music stores. Since these albums are out of print now, you might want to go ahead and snatch this up if you don't want to make do with the 2002 discs. If only it included Blizzard of Ozz as well, this would be perfect.

And since I should probably say something about the actual albums, here, okay ...

Diary of a Madman is an honest-to-goodness metal classic and the last album recorded by guitar hero Randy Rhoads before his death in a bizarre plane crash. Flying High Again is one of Ozzy's most famous songs. You've heard it. It's on here.

With Bark at the Moon, Ozzy started using more keyboards and synthesizers, a trend that continued in later albums, and that, in itself may turn some people off, but it's still a fine album with some good songs. The title track, in particular, is great.

Ultimate Sin is the one Ozz seems to hate so much, nowadays. Some of his fans agree, though I don't quite see why. Not his finest moment, perhaps, but still a solid album with a few standout songs, even if some of the nuclear war pondering is a bit heavy-handed. Ozzy was never really about subtlety.

If you're an Ozzy fan and you don't already have these albums, chances are you want this. If you're not an Ozzy fan, what the heck are you reading this for? You're wasting your time. Get out of here.

A great deal - IF you can find it.......2003-10-05

It's the new millennium. Ozzy Osbourne has become unstable in recent years - and is rerecording and remixing his classic albums - and making these godawful mixes the READILY AVAILABLE editons of the albums! Fortunately, before production of the good ol' 1995 remasters stopped, the record company came up with a genius idea - a box set, containing three of Ozzy's classic albums - For the price of just two! YES, THESE ARE THE ORIGINAL VERSIONS! The cover art is a dead giveaway (these have the shrunken art with the color borders and OZZY written down the side.) Read on for a few comments on each album.

DIARY OF A MADMAN:
This one got rerecorded in recent years. This is the last album to feature Randy Rhoads before his unfortunate plane crash that would send him to rock and roll heaven. The Ozzy classics Flying High Again and Over The Mountain are here for your listening pleasure. Plus, you get underrated gems like S.A.T.O., Little Dolls, and the title track. This is one of Ozzy's finest!

BARK AT THE MOON:
This one got remixed in recent years. For this album, Ozzy recruited future Badlands guitarist Jake E. Lee. In addition, Tommy Aldridge and Rudy Sarzo, both later with Whitesnake, plays the drums and bass, respectively. This album does sound quite a bit different from the previous two (this is the one that began Ozzy's trend of keyboard usage.) The title track has become one of Ozzy's biggest hits - but the underrated gems like Centre Of Eternity and Waiting For Darkness are the main attraction. There are a few fillers, but for the most part, each track is enjoyable. This remaster features a bonus track - Spiders (In The Night.)

THE ULTIMATE SIN:
Ozzy HATES this album, so it never got the "demastering" treatment. But now it's out of print in ALL forms! Shot In The Dark - one of Ozzy's biggest and best hits - is now HATED by its once proud creator - and now EVERYTHING BY OZZY THAT HAS THIS TRACK ON IT IS OUT OF PRINT! This album is NOT GLAM METAL, contrary to what people say - it's melodic hard rock. Tracks like Secret Loser, Never Know Why, and the epic Killer Of Giants make this an excellent album - even if some people disagree.

5 starts, IF...........2002-11-01

If these are the orignal recordings with Daisley, Rhoads, Jake E. Lee, etc. I'm NOT interested in purchasing junk "remasters" with the original artists deleted and "improved" solos and backing tracks recorded...I already wasted money on one of the remastered series, and had to wonder why the bass was dragging, the solos sounded as if they had been recorded in Ozzy's basement by those crazy kids from N'Sync, etc. Can anyone shed some light on this dilemma. If these are the originals, then they all rate 5 stars...if not, better save your money for the next (ha, ha) Van Halen album, to be released in 2012!

THE GREATEST DEAL EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2002-04-14

...

Diary of a Madman: Ozzy's last album with Randy Rhoads (R.I.P.). A very scary booklet, but the music is fantastic! I loved this album I give it 9.5/10!

Bark at the Moon: I am listening to this as I write the review. Okay, but it's kind of slow. 7.5/10

The Ultimate Sin: Ozzy redeemed himself with this CD! 9/10!

So altogether for the box set I give it 10/10! ...

Some people just don't get it!.......2002-02-08

Some of you are missing the point. This isn't really a box set. It's an opportunity to get 3 classic albums for the price of 2. Think about it. Any hardcore Ozzy fan is going to get all that they can, right? Well, here you go! It's like getting a free Ozzy! All three albums ROCK!

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Ozzy Osbourne's Best Album Just Got Even Better!,

Bark at the Moon
Ozzy Osbourne
Manufacturer: Sony Japan
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ASIN: B000PWQOB2
Release Date: 2007-06-30

Tracks:

Bark At The Moon
You're No Different
Now You See It(Now You Don't)
Rock'n'roll Rebel
Centre Of Eternity
So Tired
Slow Down
Waiting For Darkness
Spiders
One Up The "B"Side

Album Description

Limited Edition Japanese pressing of this album comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. 2007.

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

Customer Reviews:

Ozzy Osbourne's Best Album Just Got Even Better!, .......2007-07-02

This Japanese mini-lp replica version of Ozzy Osbourne's best album is simply a work of art! Very beautifully designed with all the lyrics included and with a sound quality remastered to perfection. There are true classics as "Bark at the Moon", "Rock 'n' Roll Rebel", and "So Tired"
This is by far the best version of this album that is out there; great sound quality, great packaging, great songs! A must have in any CD collector's library.

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Great albums but NOT THE 1995 REMASTERS
An awesome deal - GET IT WHILE YOU CAN!

Diary of a Madman/Bark at the Moon/Ultimate Sin
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Album Description

Import compilation combines three of the shock rocker's albums, 'Diary Of A Madman' (1981), 'Bark At The Moon' (1983), & 'The Ultimate Sin' (1986) (Out-of-print in the US), together in one low-priced package. Each disc features individual standard packaging & come housed together in a slipcase. Sony.

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Great albums but NOT THE 1995 REMASTERS.......2005-05-24

If you were like me, you came to this page in search of a version of DIARY OF A MADMAN in which the drums and bass weren't re-recorded (a move that can probably be attributed to Sharon more than Ozzy, as she seems to deal with the business aspect of their relationship), and also a copy of THE ULTIMATE SIN, which was discontinued all together.

In 1995, Ozzy remastered his entire back-catalogue in versions that were easily identifiable by the shrunken artwork with the color Ozzy borders. These great editions went OOP and were replaced with new special editions, most featuring bonus tracks. The only problem with these was that the first two studio albums, BLIZZARD OF OZZ and DIARY OF A MADMAN had the bass and drums re-recorded because Ozzy/Sharon didn't want to pay the players royalties on these recordings. So what we got were bastardized versions that are a complete insult to the fans and those who value these historic recordings. To make matters worse, THE ULTIMATE SIN wasn't re-released at all, because reportedly Ozzy isn't fond of that album... this went so far as to remove "Shot in the Dark" from a re-released Greatest Hits package, THE OZZMAN COMETH. Talk about ridiculous.

Now, if you look at the picture of this item that Amazon.com, you'll see the shrunken 1995 remasters adorn the cover. I ordered this set, having lost my previous remasters a while back and not wanting to have anything to do with the re-releases. When the package came, the slipcase indeed shows the 1995 remasters on the cover. However, when I pulled the CDs out, I was surprised to find that the releases were in fact the OLD releases, prior to 1995, big cover art and all.

But really, these are servicable as well... The sound quality is fine, and most importantly DIARY OF A MADMAN has the bass and drums intact. THE ULTIMATE SIN, one of Ozzy's most underrated albums, definitely deserves a listen. The only negative thing about the fact that these aren't the remasters is that BARK AT THE MOON doesn't have the bonus track "Spiders," which really wasn't that essential of a song anyway.

So what we've got are three great albums, in slightly older (but serviceable) editions, with an innacurate slipcase. No problem... toss the slipcase out, and search E-Bay for an earlier copy of BLIZZARD OF OZZ and you'll be fine. Just don't expect the 1995 remasters, like I did. Recommended.

An awesome deal - GET IT WHILE YOU CAN!.......2003-10-05

OVERALL:
Since ALL of these albums are now out of print in favor of the demasters, GET THIS SET IF YOU FIND IT! These "good" versions of the album won't be around much songer, so get 'em while there's still time!

Bark at the Moon /Blizzard of Oz
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The Original Recordings - not remixed or re-recorded *

is this the re-recorded versions or the original versions?

14.99 is worth it

Bark at the Moon /Blizzard of Oz

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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000026B6K
Release Date: 2005-11-29

Tracks:

Rock 'N' Roll Rebel
Bark At The Moon
You're No Different
Now You See It (Now You Don't)
Forever
So Tired
Waiting For Darkness
Spiders
I Don't Know
Crazy Train
Goodbye To Romance
Dee
Suicide Solution
Mr. Crowley
No Bone Movies
Revelation (Mother Earth)
Steal Away (The Night)

Album Description

Import exclusive two-disc set combines Ozzy's 1993 album Bark At The Moon with his 1980 album Blizzard Of Oz. Two standard jewel cases housed in a slip case. Sony. 2005.

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The Original Recordings - not remixed or re-recorded *.......2006-08-21

These are the original versions of these 2 albums, before Sharon & Ozzy had bassist/songwriter Bob Daisley and drummer Lee Kerslake's tracks erased, (on "Blizzard Of Oz") and re-recorded by 2 new guys. This version of "Bark At The Moon", on this 2 cd set, is the U.K. version, including "Spiders", cutting out "Slow Down", and changing the track order of side 1, slightly. And the song "Forever", is the same track as "Centre Of Eternity", for some reason unknown, the song title was changed for the U.S. version. Also, this is the original mix of "Bark", not the horrible sounding "remaster" of the 2002 US re-issue. I just picked this up at Tower Records. Also, the copy I found is from 1992, made in Germany. Excellent sound quality, all around. By all means, if you're looking for the original "un-messed with" versions of Ozzy's back catalog, get this, or the old bunch of Sony 22-bit digital re-masters, from 1995 (now out of print, find 'em used), which are also excellent.

is this the re-recorded versions or the original versions?.......2006-01-11

5 stars if this is the original recordings. hopefully it is. can someone justify these 2 cd's before i purchase this to amazon. your help is much appreciated. thanks

14.99 is worth it.......2005-10-24

this is worth every penny.this cd is so cool.it is a double album.that means it is two albums on 1 cd! the double albums are so much better because you get two cds for the price of one

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Ozzy Osbourne's classic solo debut is a metal masterpiece

Bark at the Moon
Ozzy Osbourne
Manufacturer: Sony/Columbia
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006IIFM
Release Date: 2002-09-30

Tracks:

Bark at the Moon
You're No Different
Now You See It (Now You Don't)
Rock 'n' Roll Rebel
Centre of Eternity
So Tired
Slow Down
Waiting for Darkness
Spiders in the Night [*]
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Ozzy Osbourne's classic solo debut is a metal masterpiece.......2005-11-10

Bark At The Moon (1983.) Ozzy Osbourne's third solo studio album.

Note that this review is for the 1995 American remaster, not the 2002 remix!

INTRODUCTION:
1982 was the year that nearly destroyed Ozzy's solo career just as it had gotten off the ground. During the Diary Of A Madman tour, the young guitar virtuoso Randy Rhoads was killed in an airplane crash. Following his death, Ozzy considered retiring once again, but was in no position to do so, since he still had record company contracts to fulfill. He replaced Randy Rhoads with Bernie Torme briefly, and then Night Ranger guitarist Brad Gillis for the live Speak Of The Devil album the record company put pressure on him to release. Ozzy finally found a semi-permanent guitarist replacement in the form of Jake E. Lee. With a band that also included bassist Rudy Sarzo and drummer Tommy Aldridge, he released a third solo studio album. When Bark At The Moon hit stores in 1983, some fans loved it and some thought it paled in comparison to the Randy Rhoads material. The argument among the two factions still runs strong today. So, who is right? Read on for my review of Bark At The Moon.

OVERVIEW:
Ozzy Osbourne released his third solo studio album, Bark At The Moon, in 1983. The album featured guitar player Jake E. Lee, bass player Rudy Sarzo, drummer Tommy Aldridge, and keyboard player Don Airey. This was the last album to feature Rudy Sarzo and Tommy Aldridge, they would be replaced for Phil Soussan and Randy Castillo, respectively, on the Ozzman's next studio album. Album tracklist features Bark At The Moon, You're No Different, Now You See It (Now You Don't), Rock And Roll Rebel, Centre Of Eternity, So Tired, Slow Down [American version only], Waiting For Darkness, and Spiders (In The Night) [British version only.] The American and British versions also feature slightly differentiated cover art, with the album title and Ozzy's name being outlined in red on the American cover and blue on the British cover.

REVIEW:
A lot of Ozzy's albums tend to get a bad reputation for no good reason. Bark At The Moon is a prime example of this. Just because it came right after the Randy Rhoads studio albums, people just have to make comparisons. The fact is, nothing Ozzy ever did will compare to those first two albums. Period. Jake E. Lee, had some big shoes to fill, and in my opinion, he did an excellent job. Is Bark At The Moon the instant classic those two albums were? Not necessarily, but it's a five-star album in its own right. Let's look at the tracklist that comprises Ozzy's third solo studio work.

-SIDE A-

-Bark At The Moon: The title track is the one song on this album that requires no introduction. It's the only song on the album that would become a big hit for Ozzy after all. While not the only good song on the album by any means, it's definitely a metal masterpiece that deserves its lofty status as a huge hit for the Ozzman. It rocks hard and starts the album off on a strong note. Great track, and a quintessential Ozzy classic.

-You're No Different: For the second song, Ozzy slows down the musical pace, and adds Don Airey's keyboards to the mix. The end result here is a gloomy rocker driven by keyboards and guitars alike. Definitely an underrated work from Ozzy that deserves more credit than it gets.

-Now You See It (Now You Don't): Here we go back to the straight-up hard and heavy rock. Jake E. Lee rocks hard on this one, and shows off beautifully why he is one of the most underrated musicians Ozzy ever employed in one of his backing bands. Combine this awesome guitar playing with Ozzy's classic vocal stylings, and the end result is solid through and through.

-Rock And Roll Rebel: Some of Ozzy's best songs are the autobiographical ones, and this, the fourth song the album, is no exception to that classic rule. Ozzy's whole band is in their prime on this song, but it's the Ozzman's clever lyrics and the way he delivers them that steals the show this time around. I shouldn't have to tell you this is a solid addition to the album.

-SIDE B-

-Centre Of Eternity: Definitely one of my favorite songs on the album, and one of the most underrated works Ozzy ever recorded. It starts out rather deceiving, with people chanting, bells chiming, and some organ-styled keyboards. And then, when you least expect it, Jake E. Lee starts churning out some of his hardest, heaviest, and fastest guitar playing ever. Although the entire band does a good job on this one, Lee the the real star with that guitar playing. Anyone who thinks he pales in comparison to Randy Rhoads has probably never sat down and given this song a good listen.

-So Tired: Despite being a rather deranged and strange character, Ozzy has the ability to create excellent, heartfelt ballads - and he's been able to do it since his Black Sabbath days! This song is an excellent prover of that classic point. With a backing orchestral arrangement and some melodic stylings, this sounds a lot like some of Alice Cooper's ballads. Despite being radically different from what you normally expect from Ozzy, it's a great song.

-Slow Down [American version only]: This song appeared only on the American version of the vinyl, while the British version had Spiders (In The Night) but lacked this song. This is straight-up hard rock with a melodic touch, and some keyboards thrown in. It sounds like glam metal from my description, but if you listen to the song, you'll see it sounds like nothing of the sort. It's uniquely Ozzy all the way through. All in all, a solid tune.

-Waiting For Darkness: Definitely one of my all-time favorite Ozzy songs, and certainly one of his most underrated. Usually keyboards give a song a poppy sound, but Ozzy and Don Airey prevent that from happening here. This is a slow-paced tune, but it rocks hard, and Airey's keyboards give it a uniquely eerie sound. From start to finish, this one rocks. A great song that should have gotten a lot more credit.

-Spiders (In The Night) [British version only]: This song appeared only on the British version of the vinyl, while the American version had Slow Down but lacked this song. This is a strange song, in which Ozzy shows off that classic deranged side that his fans know and love him for. Because of that, the song works. If you're into Ozzy being Ozzy, you should get a kick out of this one.

OVERALL:
Overall, I think that Ozzy's third studio album as a solo artist is one of his finest works, and it's a shame to see people give this one such a bad reputation because it's not in the same plane as the Randy Rhoads albums. Honestly people, what IS? The album may take a little longer to get into than those Rhoads-era classics, but given a chance, this album is a heavy metal masterpiece. Jake E. Lee is definitely one of Ozzy's most underrated guitarists, and he really gets a chance to shine here. If you're an Ozzy fan, definitely pick up this album, but be sure to get the original recording remastered (see the "EDITION NOTES" section for more information on this.)

EDITION NOTES:
Ozzy, in 2002, had the audio on this album remixed - and NOT for the better! He essentially destroyed the classic album. Because of this, you MUST get the 1995 remaster! The 1995 remaster is easily identified by its shrunken cover art, eerily-colored border around it, and "OZZY" written in huge letters vertically down the right side of the border. Get THAT edition - it's the real album, not the trash Ozzy is trying to pass off as the classic album these days. The American original recording remastered from 1995 is definitely harder to find than the new, defiled edition, but worth hunting down - you want to experience the album as it was meant to be heard, after all! Not to mention the American 1995 remaster has Spiders (In The Night) as a bonus track, so you get the complete American and British releases in a single package!

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Bark At The Moon
Ozzy Osbourne
Manufacturer: Sony Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000PS6A56

Product Description

1. Bark at the Moon~~~2. You're No Different~~~3. Now You See It (Now You Don't)~~~4. Rock 'N' Roll Rebel 5. Centre of Eternity~~~6. So Tired~~~ 7. Slow Down~~~8. Waiting for Darkness~~~9. Spiders in the Night (bonus track).