Recently I read on Facebook that someone made a comment about how Dio
(RIP) died yet Ozzy is still alive; how with the life Ozzy has lived,
it is surprising that he is still around. Still around and making
music, no less.
Gone is Zakk Wylde. Gone is all the supporting cast that Ozzy has had
around him for years. The only name I recognized is Blasko (Rob
Zombie). All that aside, it is still Ozzy.
As I began playing Scream (yes, some of us still have CD's) I
couldn't help but think how he has been touring (OzzFest) with bands
20 years younger than him, and on the first track "Let it Die", I
couldn't help but notice the influence. The processed vocal track
made me worry that Ozzy had stopped being an innovator and had become
a has-been. As luck would have it the song did become more
traditional Ozzy.
The title track, "Let Me Hear You Scream" is easily an instant
classic. I had to play it over a few times at full volume. I'm sure
the person in the car next to me was not happy about that.
From then on out, Scream turns into classic Ozzy. However, I
can't help but wonder, after watching the video for "Shot in the
Dark", how much longer he can keep this up? On the other hand, I
guess as long as the albums still maintain the quality rock that
Scream has, then we should have no worries.
The godfather of Metal lives on!
Ozzy Osbourne
Scream
Released 2010
Sony Music
ozzy.com
