Review by Shezma for Ozzy Osbourne - Blizzard of Ozz (1980)

I haven't listened to this album all the way through in so long, and now I remember why. Starts off solid with I Don't Know and Crazy Train that I can and will listen to any time and even Goodbye to Romance is still solid but then the rest (besides classic Mr. Crowley) is really rough to listen to nowadays. The rest comes off as bland to bad. Randy Rhodes' guitar work while impeccable feels disconnected to the songs and Ozzy's delivery. Anyone else get a heavy Aerosmith vibe in Steal Away and You Looking At Me? Like these are not the worst songs, but they don't feel like they are fit for the Prince of Darkness. Even after all these years Crazy Train and Mr. Crowley are still amazing songs, but the rest here doesn't fit the same vibe. I do give full respect to this album and Ozzy's efforts for leaving Black Sabbath and still come out with the most memorable songs that will be sung in stadiums for years (or at least the intro of Crazy Train)