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 Warning: Don't get the 2002 "remaster". Instead, get this original recording Mar 11, 2010
Diary Of A Madman (1981) was a tremendous follow-up to Ozzy Osbourne's debut solo album Blizzard Of Ozz (1981). It contains eight great songs. Classics such as Over The Mountain, Flying High Again, You Can't Kill Rock And Roll and the title track have stood the test of time. From his days with Black Sabbath, to his solo career and up to the present day, Ozzy truly is the Prince Of Darkness and this album is a reflection of that. It rocks hard in a lot of places, yet softens up in other places while still maintaining its dark and gloomy feel. The songs are of high quality and very well put together. The lyrics are dark and evil as one would come to expect from Ozzy. This original recording is the way to go. The product I'm reviewing was released in 1995 (a re-release of the original recording, only it sounds better because it was re-mastered).
A word of warning: DO NOT buy the 2002 "remastered" version of this album! Why? It's because it's not the original recording! Instead, the bass contributions by Bob Daisley and the drum contributions by Lee Kerslake were re-recorded by other musicians in order for Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne to avoid paying these two uncredited former band members royalties. These re-recorded songs are not as good as the originals, not to mention the fact that it's a slap in the face to Randy Rhoads, who died in 1982 in a plane crash. Diary Of A Madman was his last album. Greed is the motivating factor here.
If you like Ozzy Osbourne's solo career, then this is the definitive album. You'll want to buy this one. That is, the ORIGINAL recording. THIS album. NOT the 2002 so-called "re-mastered" version. The 2002 album at first didn't even have a sticker on the package that says that it's not the original recording. Be careful about what you buy.
Don't need no astrology... Mar 08, 2010
Album number two in Ozzy's catalog is considered to be just as crucial in the development of early `80's metal as was the first. Randy Rhoads seems to be have been given more leeway to develop his classical ideas. Many fans prefer `Diary of a Madman' to `Blizzard of Ozz' but I think they are equally great. 1981 must have seen like Ozzy's year as both albums received US release in that year, though `Blizzard' had a UK in Sept. of 1980. `Diary' also started a tradition of leaving off or outright discrediting the many musicians that have played with the Oz over the years as both Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake were present but not accounted for the second album yet the touring band of Rudy Sarzo and Tommy Aldridge appearing on the inner sleeve and back cover credits. Anyway highlights include "Over the Mountain", "Flying High Again", `Diary of a Madman", "Believer" and probably the most underrated track in Ozzy's career, the epic ballad "You Can't Kill Rock and Roll", which is absolutely stunning! Ozzy Osbourne was now a legit rock superstar and he was about to leave Black Sabbath in the dust but in a cruel twist of fate, while touring to support the album, Randy was killed in a plane crash. Ozzy did recover but his music never would have the same magic and with the exception of `No More Tears', no future Ozzy records would sell half as much as the first two. Long live Randy Rhoads, whose genius was unfortunately unfulfilled. I'm born to rock and roll....I'm here to stay....
Original vs First Remaster Dec 06, 2009
I recently purchased the OZZY series "Diary" and "Blizzard". I see where the original pressing of "Diary" is available here but not "Blizzard". Older "Blizzard" only an import "remastered" edition. For those of you audiophiles out there, how does the sound, mix compare on the original pressings vs the remaster OZZY series? Thanks....
Diary of a Madman is an 8 Track Masterpiece Nov 18, 2009
Diary Of A Madman is the follow up to the Hugely Succesful Ozzy solo Debut Blizzard of Ozz and it is a Masterpiece! It's hard to follow up Classics but leave it to Ozzy to do just that.Diary opens with "Over the Mountain" a blistering chug a chug drum and guitar heavy track and is followed by the insane "Flying High Again" which who cant mention the late great Randy Rhoads's Amazing Axework on this and other Tracks.Unfortunately this would be his last album with Ozzy as he died in a devastating plane crash."You Cant Kill Rock and Roll" is a catchy guitar driven track with some Amazing vocals.One i would like to see Ozz do live someday."Little Dolls and "Diary of a Madman" to me are Great haunting tracks that make Ozzy's voice take the listener to another world.The Ballad "Tonight" is one of my favorite of his and it fits the Album well.Overall 10/10 again for Ozz.
exactly what was advertised, love it!!! Jan 31, 2009
this CD was exactly what the seller told me it was. I am very pleased with the quality and the quickness in which it was shipped to me... would definitely buy from this person again.
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