No Rest for the Wicked [Original recording remastered]
No Rest for the Wicked [Original recording remastered]
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Import exclusive two-disc set combines Ozzy's 1989 album No Rest For The Wicked with his 1986 ambum Ultimate Sin. Two standard jewel cases housed in a slip case. Sony/BMG. 2005.
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- Wicked, wicked, wicked...
- Ending the 80's on a high note
- Ozzy's final album of the eighties is another fine addition to his catalogue
- Another great "hair metal" album from Ozzy
- Great album
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ASIN: B000068QZK
Release Date: 2003-12-22 |
Tracks:
- Miracle Man
- Devil's Daughter (Holy War)
- Crazy Babies
- Breakin' All The Rules
- Bloodbath In Paradise
- Fire In The Sky
- Tattooed Dancer
- Demon Alcohol
- Hero
- The Liar
- Miracle Man (Live)
Album Description
Import exclusive two-disc set combines Ozzy's 1989 album No Rest For The Wicked with his 1986 ambum Ultimate Sin. Two standard jewel cases housed in a slip case. Sony/BMG. 2005.
Customer Reviews:
Wicked, wicked, wicked..........2007-02-13
Ozzy's first record with guitarist Zakk Wylde is, without a doubt, a marked improvement over the unashamedly "hair metal" sounding, utterly disappointing "The Ultimate Sin", released only three years prior to this. Indeed, after scaring the hell out of everybody by jumping into the (according to the definition of a dear friend of mine...)"filthy glam metal" bandwagon (and not only musically, but visually too...oh boy, those clothes, that hair...the horror, the horror...), Ozzy decided to go back to its trademark skull-bashing, bone crunching brand of rock, and he found in Zakk a great foil to achieve this. Completing his recording lineup at the time were drummer Randy Castillo (finally given free reign to pound on his drums like there's no tomorrow, and even to contribute to the songwriting), longtime collaborator Bob Daisley on bass and John Sinclair on keyboards. Contrary to popular belief, bassist Geezer Butler was not involved in the process, but rather joined the band for the subsequent tour. Gone is the horrible, slick, smooth production of Ron Nevison. Legendary producer Roy Thomas Baker (known for his work with Queen) was originally tapped for the project, but after only a short time in the studio, he just couldn't see eye to eye with Ozzy on the direction of the album, and ultimately Keith Olsen stepped in.
His first task was to "fix" the sound of the material already recorded, which to Ozzy lacked punch (especially on the drums), and then record some new, even punchier material. And he succeeded in both, creating an album that was closer to the wall of guitars approach of his first 2 solo albums. Some of the strongest cuts, placed in the first "half" of the album, were selected as singles: guitar heavy tracks "Breaking all the Rules" and "Crazy Babies" make little sense lyrically but are a great deal of fun; "Devil's Daughter" is another great tune that is fast and heavy and dumb, but great for headbanging and chockfull with great guitar; probably the weakest track is opener "Miracle Man", a direct attack to Jimmy Swaggart and other T.V evangelists who had often targeted Ozzy, making him the very definition of "evil" and using him as an scape goat, so it was only fitting that given such a brilliant opportunity, Ozz wouldn't pass up the chance to have a swing on him; but the resulting song, while quite explicit and effective lyrically, is fairly generic from the musical point of view.
The same can be said about some of the material of the latter half of the album: "Bloodbath in Paradise" and "Tattooed Dancer" are fast and hard hitting, sure, but a little too topical and typical. That's not to say that they're bad, but they aren't the best tunes in here; "Demon Alcohol" is better simply because it deals with a topic that Ozzy knows all too well, and therefore rings true to the listener. "Fire in the Sky" slows down the pace somewhat, and while it's not one of my favorite tracks, I must admit that is has an interesting structure and it is an interesting, if somewhat odd, departure from the tried and true. Finally, "Hero" was a "hidden" bonus track that appeared on the 95 remaster, and it is quite a nice addition to the set and a great closing tune. This new 2002 remaster, however, graces us with 2 more cuts: "Liar" and a live version of "Miracle Man"; the latter has little interest, especially for those who have either the "Just Say Ozzy" and/or "Live and Loud" live sets, since the versions of that song included in those 2 releases are far better and have better sound, too. "Liar" is a real disappointment: the liner notes claim that it comes from the same recording sessions, but the sound is altogether different from the rest of the CD, which can be explained by one of two possibilities: it is either a demo, or one of the tracks from the "Roy Thomas Baker" sessions that wasn't remixed. It sounds tiny and lackluster in comparison with the rest of the material. And what the hell is the deal with that vocal melody, anyway? It keeps changing and changing and ultimately it never gets anywhere!! Its inclusion here is a mistake as it adds nothing to the original release, and it is justified purely as a marketing ploy to entice Ozzy fans into buying the album yet again.
Not the most essential Ozzy release, but in the end a satisfying one that put the Madman back on track and more importantly, I believe, set the groundwork for the next record, "No More Tears", a true rock masterpiece. Think of it as a blueprint of sorts: all the elements that would make NMT a classic are here, although not fully realized. Some of its songs may not have aged as well, but if you enjoy(ed) "No More Tears" hard hitting, take no prisoners sound, you'll probably like this one as well.
Ending the 80's on a high note.......2005-12-01
I love "No Rest For the Wicked" and believe it's one of Ozzy's most underrated albums (along with "Bark At the Moon").
Zack Wylde proved he was more than a worthy successor to Jake E. Lee, jamming with the master himself and laying down some deep tracks and outstanding guitar work.
My favorite cut here is "Miracle Man." A thinly veiled busting of disgraced TV preacher Jimmy Swaggart's stones, one line has never failed to make me snicker every time I hear it: "Now Jimmy he got busted with his pants down, repent ye wretched sinners, self righteous clown" (Swaggart was among the crop of TV preachers who pounced on Ozzy throughout the 80's, calling him everything but his mother's child). Ahh, revenge can be so sweet.
One tune that I was disappointed with was "Bloodbath In Paradise," which glorified Charles Manson. Then again, there was a trend in the 80's in glorifying murderers.
Ozzy always has a penchant for writing songs that everyday people can relate to, such as with "Demon Alcohol."
One fact that must be noted: The original album only contained 8 songs - from "Miracle Man" to "Demon Alcohol." "Hero" was a bonus track on the tape (it wasn't on the album or the then-new technology of cds).
In all, "No Rest..." is definitely worth the effort. Ozzy ended the decade on a high note and he only continued the momentum in the 90's.
Ozzy's final album of the eighties is another fine addition to his catalogue.......2005-11-12
No Rest For The Wicked (1988.) Ozzy Osbourne's fifth solo studio album.
INTRODUCTION:
The late eighties were a time for Ozzy Osbourne to reinvent himself once again. Jake E. Lee, the guitar player he had on his previous two solo albums, had finally left to form his own group, Badlands. Needing a replacement, Ozzy recruited bar band guitarist Zakk Wylde. In this same era, Ozzy released the Randy Rhoads Tribute live album. By using those old recordings, the Ozzman was able to rekindle his popularity in the minds of some of the fans who had forgotten him. Doing that release was a fitting beginning to a new era. With original Ozzy solo band bassist Bob Daisley back in the band, Ozzy released No Rest For The Wicked in 1988. Read on for my review.
OVERVIEW:
Ozzy Osbourne released No Rest For The Wicked in 1988. As usual, Ozzy and his band produced the album. The band on this album featured Bob Daisley on bass, Randy Castillo on drums, and newcomer Zakk Wylde on guitar. Album tracklist features Miracle Man, Devil's Daughter (Holy War), Crazy Babies, Breakin' All The Rules, Bloodbath In Paradise, Fire In The Sky, Tattooed Dancer, and Demon Alcohol.
REVIEW:
I'm sure a lot of people were beginning to have doubts about the stability of Ozzy's solo career by the time the late eighties rolled around. He was never able to keep a stable band formation, and his sound shifted frequently. Despite this, in the eighties, he was always able to keep an excellent, hard rock sound all his own. And Zakk Wylde's debut with Ozzy demonstrates this age-old point beautifully. This is Ozzy's final and least popular album of the eighties, mostly due to the fact that there were very few popular songs featured here. Still, Ozzy managed to create an album that while uniquely Ozzy, managed to sound substantially different and diverse from his prior works. Let's take a look at the tracklist of this gem of an album.
-SIDE A-
-Miracle Man: The opening track on this album is probably the most popular thing represented here. Being the first song on the album, and being that this was the first album feautring Zakk Wylde on lead guitar, this song was many people's introduction to Wylde. And it makes for quite the introduction, both to him, and to the album. He rocks hard on this song. Combine that with the classic musical stylings you know and love Ozzy for, and you've got one hell of a song on your hands.
-Devil's Daughter (Holy War): Here we go from one hard rocker right over to another hard rocker. Although it is a hard rocker, like the first song on the album, this one does sound substantially different. Zakk Wylde's riffs are awesome, and Ozzy's lyrics are excellent as usual. Definitely another underrated Ozzy cut.
-Crazy Babies: This is one of the few songs on the album that gained some minor popularity, and once you listen to it, it isn't hard to see why. It's a hard and heavy rocker, but it has a touch of a glam metal sound it. The end result is a song that is very fun to listen you - more likely than not, you'll get a big kick out of this one if you're an Ozzy fan.
-Breakin' All The Rules: Take the classic Ozzy lyric stylings that you know and love him before and combine them with some of Zakk Wylde's hardest and heaviest guitar playing of all, and this song is the result. Once again, the end result of Ozzy's band's efforts is a solid rocker that any Ozzy fan is likely to enjoy.
-SIDE B-
-Bloodbath In Paradise: One of my all-time favorite Ozzy songs, and one of the songs on here that should have gotten a lot more credit. Some people say it's about the Vietnam war, some people say it's about the Charles Manson murders. Regardless of what it's about, this song flat-out rules. Once again we've got Zakk Wylde at his hardest and heaviest, as well as some very creative lyrics on Ozzy's part. The hard rocking guitar on this song is arguably Zakk Wylde's finest perfomance. If there's one song on this album I could waste the entire review going on and on about, it's this one. But don't worry, I don't plan on doing that. Well, I'm gonna stop praising this song before I start to ramble.
-Fire In The Sky: The good majority of the songs on this album are straight-up hard rockers, so this song makes for a refreshing change to the formula. It's slower than the other songs on the album, and while it does feature some hard-rocking Zakk Wylde riffs, the song is considerably more melodic than the other ones featured on the album. The end result is something that is both heavy and melodic at the same time - not a thing many artists can do well! Very nice song.
-Tattooed Dancer: After that refreshing dip into a semi-melodic sound, we get right back to the hard and heavy. One thing you've probably noticed about this album is that I praise Zakk Wylde constantly. Once again, for this track, I am obligated to do so again. It's straight-up hard rock with a sound that is uniquely eighties and uniquely Ozzy. Good stuff.
-Demon Alcohol: The closing track on the album is another damn fine one. The instrumental stylings are reminiscent of Motorhead, and to be entirely honest, there were times on this song when I was expecting Lemmy to come out singing it! Needless to say, that never happened, but still, I can totally picture Motorhead performing this one. Hard and heavy, this is definitely one of the most underrated solo songs that Ozzy ever recorded.
OVERALL:
Overall, I think Ozzy Osbourne's final release of the eighties is definitely the most underrated studio album he ever put out. If you're a die-hard fan of Ozzy and you want to get all of his albums, don't overlook this one and its predecessor, The Ultimate Sin. Both of these albums are wrongfully-neglected gems that every big-time Ozzy fans needs to add to their collections. Don't start with either of these albums if you're new to Ozzy, but if you're already a tried and true fan, by all means hunt them down.
EDITION NOTES:
Most of Ozzy's solo catalogue got reissued in 2002. While the first three solo studio albums were wrongfully tampered with, the other reissues are excellent. The reissues of the other studio albums feature excellently-remastered sound, improved liner notes, restored original album cover art, and even some hard-to-find bonus tracks! Needless to say, if you plan on getting the Ozzy solo studio albums from No Rest For The Wicked onward, make sure you get the remastered ones!
Another great "hair metal" album from Ozzy.......2005-10-26
After 1986's hair metal album The Ultimate Sin album Guitarist Jake E. Lee quit and Bassist Phil Soussan quit the band and were replaced by Zakk Wylde and Bob Daisley...how was the album?
1.Miracle Man- 10/10 A great catchy fast opener with an awesome riff and a blazing solo. Some interesting lyrics about Jimmy Swaggert. A good rocker overall.
2.Devil's Daughter (Holy War)- 10/10 4 great riffs in this song! Some creepy lyrics and vocals at the start of the song. The only problem with this song is the hair metal chorus which doesn't quite fit but the great solo by Zakk Wylde makes up for that. Zakk's tapping in this song is just excellent.
3.Crazy Babies- 8/10 A great trademark Zakk Wylde riff with some great pinch harmonics. The lyrics here are really what brings this song down. A good party type song from Ozzy here as Ozzy continues the hair metal sound. Another excellent solo from Zakk Wylde too!
4.Breakin' All the Rules- 10/10 HANDS DOWN THE BEST TRACK ON THE ALBUM! It has everything a MONSTER riff, Excellent Vocals, Another Monster Riff, Excellent Drummer, A great guitar fill in, Awesome Lyrics, A catchy chorus, And An AMAZING Solo From Zakk who shreds away and bends the guitar around like no one else. This is no doubt the heaviest "hair metal" riff ever! The ending part of the song is great too with a demonic sounding voice coming it.
5.Bloodbath in Paradise- Creepy intro with the backwards words! And 2 more MONSTER riffs from Zakk. Brilliant lyrics about the Mansen family murders! Ozzy's vocals are great once again too. Ozzy stays away from the hair metal thing completley with this fast track. Another great blazing solo from Zakk who shreds away like no one else once again.
6.Fire in the Sky- 10/10 A great melodic riff for this softer melodic track from Ozzy. A great riff during the bridge which leads into another brilliant solo from Zakk Wylde!
7.Tattooed Dancer- 9/10 Another monster riff from Zakk which leads into a fast paced rocker with amazing drummeing.
8.Demon Alcohol- 10/10 Some more monster riffs here! One of the best songs on the album with some great lyrics. The lyrics are kind of like a follow up to Suicide Solution in a way. This much faster and much more catchy and has another monster solo. One verse is "Don't Speak Of Suicide Solutions"
9.Hero- 9/10 A very commercial song...not much really goes on in this one but it's still a good song with interesting lyrics.
Overall this is a very good album. A bit heavier than The Ultimate Sin but this album didn't sell quite aswell. if you like Ozzy than get this album because this is vintage Ozzy.
Ozzy Osbourne- Vocals
Zakk Wylde- Guitar
Randy Castillo- Drums
Bob Daisley- Bass
Great album.......2005-10-20
This was Ozzy's first album with the guitarist Zakk Wylde. He may not be as good as Randy was, but for a nineteen-year-old, he could really rip! I enjoy listening to every song on here. Here's my ratings:
Miracle Man 5/5
Devil's Daughter 4/5
Crazy Babies 5/5
Breaking all the Rules 5/5
Bloodbath in Paradise 5/5
Fire in the Sky 5/5
Tattooed Dancer 5/5
Demon Alchohol 5/5
Hero 3/5
Average customer rating:
- Wicked, wicked, wicked...
- Ending the 80's on a high note
- Ozzy's final album of the eighties is another fine addition to his catalogue
- Another great "hair metal" album from Ozzy
- Great album
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Release Date: 1995-08-22 |
Tracks:
- Miracle Man
- Devil's Daughter
- Crazy Babies
- Breaking All The Rules
- Bloodbath In Paradise
- Fire In The Sky
- Tattooed Dancer
- Demon Alcohol
- Bonus Track 1
Album Description
Import exclusive two-disc set combines Ozzy's 1989 album No Rest For The Wicked with his 1986 ambum Ultimate Sin. Two standard jewel cases housed in a slip case. Sony/BMG. 2005.
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Wicked, wicked, wicked..........2007-02-13
Ozzy's first record with guitarist Zakk Wylde is, without a doubt, a marked improvement over the unashamedly "hair metal" sounding, utterly disappointing "The Ultimate Sin", released only three years prior to this. Indeed, after scaring the hell out of everybody by jumping into the (according to the definition of a dear friend of mine...)"filthy glam metal" bandwagon (and not only musically, but visually too...oh boy, those clothes, that hair...the horror, the horror...), Ozzy decided to go back to its trademark skull-bashing, bone crunching brand of rock, and he found in Zakk a great foil to achieve this. Completing his recording lineup at the time were drummer Randy Castillo (finally given free reign to pound on his drums like there's no tomorrow, and even to contribute to the songwriting), longtime collaborator Bob Daisley on bass and John Sinclair on keyboards. Contrary to popular belief, bassist Geezer Butler was not involved in the process, but rather joined the band for the subsequent tour. Gone is the horrible, slick, smooth production of Ron Nevison. Legendary producer Roy Thomas Baker (known for his work with Queen) was originally tapped for the project, but after only a short time in the studio, he just couldn't see eye to eye with Ozzy on the direction of the album, and ultimately Keith Olsen stepped in.
His first task was to "fix" the sound of the material already recorded, which to Ozzy lacked punch (especially on the drums), and then record some new, even punchier material. And he succeeded in both, creating an album that was closer to the wall of guitars approach of his first 2 solo albums. Some of the strongest cuts, placed in the first "half" of the album, were selected as singles: guitar heavy tracks "Breaking all the Rules" and "Crazy Babies" make little sense lyrically but are a great deal of fun; "Devil's Daughter" is another great tune that is fast and heavy and dumb, but great for headbanging and chockfull with great guitar; probably the weakest track is opener "Miracle Man", a direct attack to Jimmy Swaggart and other T.V evangelists who had often targeted Ozzy, making him the very definition of "evil" and using him as an scape goat, so it was only fitting that given such a brilliant opportunity, Ozz wouldn't pass up the chance to have a swing on him; but the resulting song, while quite explicit and effective lyrically, is fairly generic from the musical point of view.
The same can be said about some of the material of the latter half of the album: "Bloodbath in Paradise" and "Tattooed Dancer" are fast and hard hitting, sure, but a little too topical and typical. That's not to say that they're bad, but they aren't the best tunes in here; "Demon Alcohol" is better simply because it deals with a topic that Ozzy knows all too well, and therefore rings true to the listener. "Fire in the Sky" slows down the pace somewhat, and while it's not one of my favorite tracks, I must admit that is has an interesting structure and it is an interesting, if somewhat odd, departure from the tried and true. Finally, "Hero" was a "hidden" bonus track that appeared on the 95 remaster, and it is quite a nice addition to the set and a great closing tune. This new 2002 remaster, however, graces us with 2 more cuts: "Liar" and a live version of "Miracle Man"; the latter has little interest, especially for those who have either the "Just Say Ozzy" and/or "Live and Loud" live sets, since the versions of that song included in those 2 releases are far better and have better sound, too. "Liar" is a real disappointment: the liner notes claim that it comes from the same recording sessions, but the sound is altogether different from the rest of the CD, which can be explained by one of two possibilities: it is either a demo, or one of the tracks from the "Roy Thomas Baker" sessions that wasn't remixed. It sounds tiny and lackluster in comparison with the rest of the material. And what the hell is the deal with that vocal melody, anyway? It keeps changing and changing and ultimately it never gets anywhere!! Its inclusion here is a mistake as it adds nothing to the original release, and it is justified purely as a marketing ploy to entice Ozzy fans into buying the album yet again.
Not the most essential Ozzy release, but in the end a satisfying one that put the Madman back on track and more importantly, I believe, set the groundwork for the next record, "No More Tears", a true rock masterpiece. Think of it as a blueprint of sorts: all the elements that would make NMT a classic are here, although not fully realized. Some of its songs may not have aged as well, but if you enjoy(ed) "No More Tears" hard hitting, take no prisoners sound, you'll probably like this one as well.
Ending the 80's on a high note.......2005-12-01
I love "No Rest For the Wicked" and believe it's one of Ozzy's most underrated albums (along with "Bark At the Moon").
Zack Wylde proved he was more than a worthy successor to Jake E. Lee, jamming with the master himself and laying down some deep tracks and outstanding guitar work.
My favorite cut here is "Miracle Man." A thinly veiled busting of disgraced TV preacher Jimmy Swaggart's stones, one line has never failed to make me snicker every time I hear it: "Now Jimmy he got busted with his pants down, repent ye wretched sinners, self righteous clown" (Swaggart was among the crop of TV preachers who pounced on Ozzy throughout the 80's, calling him everything but his mother's child). Ahh, revenge can be so sweet.
One tune that I was disappointed with was "Bloodbath In Paradise," which glorified Charles Manson. Then again, there was a trend in the 80's in glorifying murderers.
Ozzy always has a penchant for writing songs that everyday people can relate to, such as with "Demon Alcohol."
One fact that must be noted: The original album only contained 8 songs - from "Miracle Man" to "Demon Alcohol." "Hero" was a bonus track on the tape (it wasn't on the album or the then-new technology of cds).
In all, "No Rest..." is definitely worth the effort. Ozzy ended the decade on a high note and he only continued the momentum in the 90's.
Ozzy's final album of the eighties is another fine addition to his catalogue.......2005-11-12
No Rest For The Wicked (1988.) Ozzy Osbourne's fifth solo studio album.
INTRODUCTION:
The late eighties were a time for Ozzy Osbourne to reinvent himself once again. Jake E. Lee, the guitar player he had on his previous two solo albums, had finally left to form his own group, Badlands. Needing a replacement, Ozzy recruited bar band guitarist Zakk Wylde. In this same era, Ozzy released the Randy Rhoads Tribute live album. By using those old recordings, the Ozzman was able to rekindle his popularity in the minds of some of the fans who had forgotten him. Doing that release was a fitting beginning to a new era. With original Ozzy solo band bassist Bob Daisley back in the band, Ozzy released No Rest For The Wicked in 1988. Read on for my review.
OVERVIEW:
Ozzy Osbourne released No Rest For The Wicked in 1988. As usual, Ozzy and his band produced the album. The band on this album featured Bob Daisley on bass, Randy Castillo on drums, and newcomer Zakk Wylde on guitar. Album tracklist features Miracle Man, Devil's Daughter (Holy War), Crazy Babies, Breakin' All The Rules, Bloodbath In Paradise, Fire In The Sky, Tattooed Dancer, and Demon Alcohol.
REVIEW:
I'm sure a lot of people were beginning to have doubts about the stability of Ozzy's solo career by the time the late eighties rolled around. He was never able to keep a stable band formation, and his sound shifted frequently. Despite this, in the eighties, he was always able to keep an excellent, hard rock sound all his own. And Zakk Wylde's debut with Ozzy demonstrates this age-old point beautifully. This is Ozzy's final and least popular album of the eighties, mostly due to the fact that there were very few popular songs featured here. Still, Ozzy managed to create an album that while uniquely Ozzy, managed to sound substantially different and diverse from his prior works. Let's take a look at the tracklist of this gem of an album.
-SIDE A-
-Miracle Man: The opening track on this album is probably the most popular thing represented here. Being the first song on the album, and being that this was the first album feautring Zakk Wylde on lead guitar, this song was many people's introduction to Wylde. And it makes for quite the introduction, both to him, and to the album. He rocks hard on this song. Combine that with the classic musical stylings you know and love Ozzy for, and you've got one hell of a song on your hands.
-Devil's Daughter (Holy War): Here we go from one hard rocker right over to another hard rocker. Although it is a hard rocker, like the first song on the album, this one does sound substantially different. Zakk Wylde's riffs are awesome, and Ozzy's lyrics are excellent as usual. Definitely another underrated Ozzy cut.
-Crazy Babies: This is one of the few songs on the album that gained some minor popularity, and once you listen to it, it isn't hard to see why. It's a hard and heavy rocker, but it has a touch of a glam metal sound it. The end result is a song that is very fun to listen you - more likely than not, you'll get a big kick out of this one if you're an Ozzy fan.
-Breakin' All The Rules: Take the classic Ozzy lyric stylings that you know and love him before and combine them with some of Zakk Wylde's hardest and heaviest guitar playing of all, and this song is the result. Once again, the end result of Ozzy's band's efforts is a solid rocker that any Ozzy fan is likely to enjoy.
-SIDE B-
-Bloodbath In Paradise: One of my all-time favorite Ozzy songs, and one of the songs on here that should have gotten a lot more credit. Some people say it's about the Vietnam war, some people say it's about the Charles Manson murders. Regardless of what it's about, this song flat-out rules. Once again we've got Zakk Wylde at his hardest and heaviest, as well as some very creative lyrics on Ozzy's part. The hard rocking guitar on this song is arguably Zakk Wylde's finest perfomance. If there's one song on this album I could waste the entire review going on and on about, it's this one. But don't worry, I don't plan on doing that. Well, I'm gonna stop praising this song before I start to ramble.
-Fire In The Sky: The good majority of the songs on this album are straight-up hard rockers, so this song makes for a refreshing change to the formula. It's slower than the other songs on the album, and while it does feature some hard-rocking Zakk Wylde riffs, the song is considerably more melodic than the other ones featured on the album. The end result is something that is both heavy and melodic at the same time - not a thing many artists can do well! Very nice song.
-Tattooed Dancer: After that refreshing dip into a semi-melodic sound, we get right back to the hard and heavy. One thing you've probably noticed about this album is that I praise Zakk Wylde constantly. Once again, for this track, I am obligated to do so again. It's straight-up hard rock with a sound that is uniquely eighties and uniquely Ozzy. Good stuff.
-Demon Alcohol: The closing track on the album is another damn fine one. The instrumental stylings are reminiscent of Motorhead, and to be entirely honest, there were times on this song when I was expecting Lemmy to come out singing it! Needless to say, that never happened, but still, I can totally picture Motorhead performing this one. Hard and heavy, this is definitely one of the most underrated solo songs that Ozzy ever recorded.
OVERALL:
Overall, I think Ozzy Osbourne's final release of the eighties is definitely the most underrated studio album he ever put out. If you're a die-hard fan of Ozzy and you want to get all of his albums, don't overlook this one and its predecessor, The Ultimate Sin. Both of these albums are wrongfully-neglected gems that every big-time Ozzy fans needs to add to their collections. Don't start with either of these albums if you're new to Ozzy, but if you're already a tried and true fan, by all means hunt them down.
EDITION NOTES:
Most of Ozzy's solo catalogue got reissued in 2002. While the first three solo studio albums were wrongfully tampered with, the other reissues are excellent. The reissues of the other studio albums feature excellently-remastered sound, improved liner notes, restored original album cover art, and even some hard-to-find bonus tracks! Needless to say, if you plan on getting the Ozzy solo studio albums from No Rest For The Wicked onward, make sure you get the remastered ones!
Another great "hair metal" album from Ozzy.......2005-10-26
After 1986's hair metal album The Ultimate Sin album Guitarist Jake E. Lee quit and Bassist Phil Soussan quit the band and were replaced by Zakk Wylde and Bob Daisley...how was the album?
1.Miracle Man- 10/10 A great catchy fast opener with an awesome riff and a blazing solo. Some interesting lyrics about Jimmy Swaggert. A good rocker overall.
2.Devil's Daughter (Holy War)- 10/10 4 great riffs in this song! Some creepy lyrics and vocals at the start of the song. The only problem with this song is the hair metal chorus which doesn't quite fit but the great solo by Zakk Wylde makes up for that. Zakk's tapping in this song is just excellent.
3.Crazy Babies- 8/10 A great trademark Zakk Wylde riff with some great pinch harmonics. The lyrics here are really what brings this song down. A good party type song from Ozzy here as Ozzy continues the hair metal sound. Another excellent solo from Zakk Wylde too!
4.Breakin' All the Rules- 10/10 HANDS DOWN THE BEST TRACK ON THE ALBUM! It has everything a MONSTER riff, Excellent Vocals, Another Monster Riff, Excellent Drummer, A great guitar fill in, Awesome Lyrics, A catchy chorus, And An AMAZING Solo From Zakk who shreds away and bends the guitar around like no one else. This is no doubt the heaviest "hair metal" riff ever! The ending part of the song is great too with a demonic sounding voice coming it.
5.Bloodbath in Paradise- Creepy intro with the backwards words! And 2 more MONSTER riffs from Zakk. Brilliant lyrics about the Mansen family murders! Ozzy's vocals are great once again too. Ozzy stays away from the hair metal thing completley with this fast track. Another great blazing solo from Zakk who shreds away like no one else once again.
6.Fire in the Sky- 10/10 A great melodic riff for this softer melodic track from Ozzy. A great riff during the bridge which leads into another brilliant solo from Zakk Wylde!
7.Tattooed Dancer- 9/10 Another monster riff from Zakk which leads into a fast paced rocker with amazing drummeing.
8.Demon Alcohol- 10/10 Some more monster riffs here! One of the best songs on the album with some great lyrics. The lyrics are kind of like a follow up to Suicide Solution in a way. This much faster and much more catchy and has another monster solo. One verse is "Don't Speak Of Suicide Solutions"
9.Hero- 9/10 A very commercial song...not much really goes on in this one but it's still a good song with interesting lyrics.
Overall this is a very good album. A bit heavier than The Ultimate Sin but this album didn't sell quite aswell. if you like Ozzy than get this album because this is vintage Ozzy.
Ozzy Osbourne- Vocals
Zakk Wylde- Guitar
Randy Castillo- Drums
Bob Daisley- Bass
Great album.......2005-10-20
This was Ozzy's first album with the guitarist Zakk Wylde. He may not be as good as Randy was, but for a nineteen-year-old, he could really rip! I enjoy listening to every song on here. Here's my ratings:
Miracle Man 5/5
Devil's Daughter 4/5
Crazy Babies 5/5
Breaking all the Rules 5/5
Bloodbath in Paradise 5/5
Fire in the Sky 5/5
Tattooed Dancer 5/5
Demon Alchohol 5/5
Hero 3/5
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No Rest for the Wicked
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ASIN: B000CBVMIQ
Release Date: 2006-03-07 |
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- Frightened
- Ambition
- Grandmother's Footsteps
- Better Than Then
- My Country
- No Greater Love
- No Rest
- Young, Gifted and Skint
- Drag It Down
- Shot 18
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2005 Digitally Remastered Edition Marking the 25th Anniversary of the Acclaimed Post-punk Group. Known Primarily for their Anti-thatcher Political Stance and Working Class Roots, They Created Both Hard Anthemic Tunes and Modern Protest Folk Rock.
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good 80 punk.......2007-05-07
new model army was a very underrated 80's punk band. Good songs, good lyrics. Maybe they were bigger in UK than in US. This is maybe their best CD.
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- Ozzy Finds New Blood In Zakk Wylde!!
- The Ultimate Ozzy Album
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No Rest for the Wicked
Ozzy Osbourne
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B00000DS9H
Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
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- Miracle Man
- Devil's Daughter (Holy War)
- Crazy Babies
- Breakin' All the Rules
- Bloodbath in Paradise
- Fire in the Sky
- Tattooed Dancer
- Demon Alcohol
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Ozzy Finds New Blood In Zakk Wylde!!.......2005-12-01
After the mental-fart that was 1986's The Ultimate Sin, Ozzy said goodbye to Jake E. Lee and came up with a replacement by the name of Zakk Wylde. (By the way, who the f*ck in the Ozzy camp comes up with these terrible monikers? A monkey on peyote?) Anyway, Zakk is young and wylde and you can totally hear that he is a Randy Rhoads freak and a Black Sabbath nut to boot. Well....he absolutely shreds and Ozzy seems supremely happy with himself. Perhaps he has found Randy Rhoads reincarnated here. Maybe. Anything would have sounded good after the tripe that was The Ultimate Sin, but No Rest is more than that. It is a ressurrection in a way. Ozzy soundz more sure of himself again and Zakk is the guitarist that Ozzy didn't have with Brad Gillis or Jake. The songs wail all over the place and Zakk's riffs and licks are electrifying. Miracle Man is sorta annoying but still catchy. Devil's Daughter rox as does Demon Alcohol and Fire In The Sky. The true gem is Bloodbath In Paradise, an ode to Charlie Manson and California murder. One untitle track at the end of the CD. All in all a very solid effort. The one lame track would have to be tattoed dancer (Dance for me, bitch?) just doesn't seem like Ozzy being honest with himself or his fans. Otherwise, pretty flawless. Bob Daisley returns to write the lyrics and the melodies with the Ozzman. Geezer Butler will take his place on the road. The late Randy Castillo's second studio recording with Ozzy on drums.
Dig it!
The Ultimate Ozzy Album.......2004-05-23
No Rest For The Wicked was the album Ozzy released in 1988, after the glam-influenced Ultimate Sin, and the commercial highpoint No More Tears. The album is heavy, with lots of screaming and crunching noises. I feel that it is Ozzy's best work. It was also his heaviest at the time. The album kicks off with Miracle Man, a great song with interesting lyrics. I like the way Ozzy's voice sounds in that one. Then come one of Ozzy's most underrated songs ever, Devil's Daughter. It is one of my favorites and nobody seems to like it. Then comes Crazy Babies, which is the famous song off this album, but I feel that it simply cannot match up to the other songs on the album. The song afterward is Breakin All The Rules, which is one of Ozzy's best ever songs. The chorus is simply awesome.The next song, Bloodbath In Paradise is good, too. Then comes the album's masterpiece: Fire In The Sky. The song begins with a chorus singing "bum bum bum bum bum" with gongs going off in the background. The song is an epic about a man who never had answers to his questions. I really feel this is Ozzy Osbourne's best. Then comes Tatooed Dancer, which is okay, I guess, but doesn't match up to the song that came before it. The last real song on the album is Demon Alcohol, a good song with great guitar playing. Then there is a bonus track: An unnnamed song that everyone just calls 'Hero'. I think it's very good. This album is one of metal's best.
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ASIN: B0007ZEBGW
Release Date: 2005-07-19 |
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After NMA's debut album, the band's next move was to sign on with EMI, and with some experience under their belts and major-label backing, the group developed their sound and filled it out. No Rest for the Wicked is the result. More overdubs on guitar are evident, as are reverb effects on the voice and drums. Comparisons can be made with Killing Joke's sound. Sullivan writes some of his best rock songs for this release including 'Ambition,' 'No Rest,' and 'Drag it Down,' and he introduces a softer, more acoustic side to the group with 'Better than Them.' The remastered re-issued album (1985) includes a bonus CD featuring associated B-sides, bonus tracks, non LP singles and live tracks. Capitol. 2005.
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2005 Sees the 25th Anniversary of the Much-acclaimed Post-punk Group New Model Army. Known Primarily for their Anti-thatcher Political Stance and Working Class Roots, They Created Both Hard Anthemic Tunes and Modern Protest Folk Rock. This Remastered Album Comes with a Bonus Disc.
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Helix
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ASIN: B0009PCDTM
Release Date: 2005-06-27 |
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- Does a Fool Ever Learn
- Let's All Do It Tonight
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Collector's edition of the 1983 original release by this Canadian 5 piece, it has now been remastered and is available for the first time on CD. Features the original 10 tracks including 'Heavy Metal Love', 'Don't Get Mad Get Even', 'Dirty Dog' & 'Does A Fool Ever Learn'. Rock Candy. 2005.
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One of the Hardest Working Acts in Rock's Multi-hued History, Canadian Five-piece Helix Pretty Much Spent their Major Label Years Out on the Road, Showing that the Tour-album-tour Routine Could Indeed Be Made to Work. With the Line-up Changing on an Almost Hourly Basis, the Kitchener Outfit Left No Stone Unturned and No Headliner Unsupported in their Quest for Global Glory. Along the Way, They Successfully Fashioned Some of the Finest High-energy Hard Rock of the Time - We're Talkin' Early-to-mid '80s Here. Remember, this is a Band who Could have Had Michael J. Fox as their Bassist (He Auditioned for them Early On), and who were Once on the Same Bill as Jim Carrey Headlining! this Album, of their Many, is Generally Considered their Best. The Finest Outing in a Career that Continues to this Day.
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- Ozzy Osbourne's Best Album Just Got Even Better!,
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Ozzy Osbourne
Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Japan
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ASIN: B000PWQOBW
Release Date: 2007-06-30 |
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- Miracle Man
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- Bloodbath In Paradise
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Limited Edition Japanese pressing of this album comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. 2007.
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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!, .......2007-07-15
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 "Miracle Man", "Crazy Babies", and "Fire In The Sky"
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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No Rest for the Wicked
New Model Army
Manufacturer: EMI Records
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ASIN: B00004SB01
Release Date: 2000-05-23 |
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- Frightened
- Ambition
- Grandmother's Footsteps
- Better Than Then
- My Country
- No Greater Love
- No Rest
- Young, Gifted And Skint
- Drag It Down
- Shot
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No Rst for the wicked.......2000-07-31
This is the music of my youth - raw and full of inspiration. The riffs and drums are powerful and the lyrics touch your soul. Like all the NMA CDs you will enjoy it forever - believe me.
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ASIN: B000E11626
Release Date: 2007-04-03 |
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- Frightened
- Ambition
- Grandmother's Footsteps
- Better Than Them
- My Country
- No Greater Love
- No Rest
- Young, Gifted And Skint
- Drag It Down
- Shot 18
- The Attack
Album Description
After NMA's debut album, the band's next move was to sign on with EMI, and with some experience under their belts and major-label backing, the group developed their sound and filled it out. No Rest for the Wicked is the result. More overdubs on guitar are evident, as are reverb effects on the voice and drums. Comparisons can be made with Killing Joke's sound. Sullivan writes some of his best rock songs for this release including 'Ambition,' 'No Rest,' and 'Drag it Down,' and he introduces a softer, more acoustic side to the group with 'Better than Them'. 2006.
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- where vengeance hangs, no rest lets one drop; the best nma
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New Model Army
Manufacturer: EMI
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ASIN: B0000072IX
Release Date: 2004-12-28 |
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- Frightened
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- Grandmother's Footsteps
- Better Than Then
- My Country
- No Greater Love
- No Rest
- Young, Gifted And Skint
- Drag It Down
- Shot
- The Attack
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where vengeance hangs, no rest lets one drop; the best nma.......1999-04-11
it has been a while since slade signed my vinyl at the electric banana in pittsburgh. however, it is not forgotten. now, a tad older, with a tad more of a job, and band, i still dream of creating the transcendent mirages created in "no rest for the wicked". it is, in this novice's opinion, the most incorporative and, in certain ways, the most creative album of nma's discography. it has proven, to me, to be of substantial influence, along with eno and coltrane. for the nma virgin, it is a mix between u2's "unforgettable fire" and pure early punk. it is melodic and extremely intelligent. and, to these ears, beautiful.
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