Ozzy Osbourne has returned with his first album in a decade.
Last night (February 21), the Prince of Darkness unveiled his twelfth studio album,Ā Ordinary Man. The album comes in light of an onslaught of serious ongoing medical concerns for the rocker, who suffered what he called āthe worst year of his lifeā in 2019.
Despite the health hurdles he endured to complete his latest LP ā which features appearances from the likes ofĀ Post MaloneĀ andĀ Elton JohnĀ ā Ozzy maintains the project was a life-saver. āThe album has saved my life,ā he told theĀ Daily Beast, reflecting on his condition. āBefore I started work, I was just lying there thinking, āPoor old me.ā The album got me out of bed. Some days Iād do an hour or two, other days four or five. It was the best medicine I could have, because it stopped me thinking about how I might end up a cripple.ā
The 11-track offering includes previously released records like āUnder the Graveyard,ā āStraight to Hell,ā as well as the fan-favorite title track āOrdinary Man,ā with added assistance from the Rocket Man himself. Listeners will also be charmed to know Posty not only appears on the loud anthemĀ āItās a Raid,āĀ but additionally on bonus track āTake What You Want,ā which includes added verses from Houston-born emceeĀ Travis Scott.
Over the past 18 months, the musician has weatheredĀ a near-fatal staph infection, theĀ flu and pneumonia, and aĀ falling incidentĀ that has rendered him unable to commit to gigs. Sadly, even more misfortunes have befallen the star.
Last month, Ozzy revealed heād been diagnosed withĀ Stage 2 Parkinsonās disease. Due to rising medical concerns, the 71-year-oldĀ canceled his upcoming 2020 North American TourĀ as he continues to ārecover from various health issues he has faced over the past year,ā according to his representative.
Hear a few tracks from Ordinary Man below.
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