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Release Date: 06/25/2002
Theoretically, a greatest-hits collection should be an easy job for someone like
Ozzy Osbourne, whose career always thrived on singles. However, this is not the case, as
Ozzman Cometh proves. While the compilation does boast some of his biggest hits, including
"Crazy Train," "Goodbye to Romance," and
"Shot in the Dark," some of his most memorable songs, such as
"I Don't Know," "Flying High Again," and
"Miracle Man," are surprisingly missing. Instead of extra tracks from his 15-year career, listeners aren't even given definitive
Ozzy -- the album is unfortunately overshadowed with
Black Sabbath basement tapes, including
"Fairies Wear Boots" and
"War Pigs." Although
Osbourne never failed to put
Sabbath hits into his live shows and albums, the idea that re-recorded material from his former band replaces some of his best songs is a little depressing. The album also includes one new track,
"Back on Earth," which continues the musical setting similar to
Ozzmosis (where
Osbourne counts on synthesizers instead of guitars). Despite its flaws, however,
Ozzman Cometh certainly delivers a good collection of hits, making it and
Tribute the only necessary
Ozzy albums for casual fans. [The 2002 reissue excludes the four-track bonus disc that was included with the original printing of the album.]
~Barry Weber, All Music Guide
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