Ozzy Osbourne/Germany 8.31.1986

The hidden masterpiece from the “THE ULTIMATE SIN” era has become more affordable and is being reissued. That “hidden masterpiece” is the audience album of “August 31, 1986: MONSTER OF ROCK Performance”. You may be thinking, “Huh? MOR is hidden?” Certainly, speaking of “1986 MOR”, it is one of the best recordings of Ozzy in the 80s. A famous sound source with outstanding sound and performance that continues to be loved by many enthusiasts. The title “MONSTERS OF ROCK 1986” has been very well received. However, the scene is “Donington, UK”. This work is a different “German version of MOR: Nuremberg performance”. In fact, during Jake’s era in 1984 and 1986, there was a mini-leg called “MONSTERS OF ROCK EUROPE,” which was making headlines outside of the UK. First, let’s check the schedule. [1984 edition]・August 18: Donington・September 1: Karlsruhe “MOR IN GERMANY 1984 VOL.1”・September 2: Nuremberg [1986 edition]・August 16: Donington “MOR 1986”・August 23rd: Stockholm “MOR IN SWEDEN 1986” August 30th: Nuremberg August 31st: Mannheim [This work] (Note: FM sound source is omitted in both years) 7 performances in 2 tours. All of them tend to be remembered as “MOR from the Jake era”, and some people may be confused. Among them, this work is the MOR of “1986, West Germany, Mannheim”. In addition to these circumstances, the presence of the sacred Donington masterpiece “MONSTERS OF ROCK 1986” is too strong. For that reason, the Mannheim performance has become “hidden”, but its quality is worthy of the honor of a “masterpiece”. Although it is actually an audience recording, it has been praised as “just like a soundboard!” since that time. In fact, if you listen to it using modern digital standards, you’ll think, “It’s the audience after all,” but the clarity is extraordinary even for today’s ears. Although the song “Carmina Burana” that announces the start of the show is extremely delicate, it gets even better once the performance actually begins. Ozzy’s vocals and Jake’s scratchy guitar are detailed in detail, and Phil Susan’s bass is also solid down to every single note. The deep bass of the synth, which is difficult in audience recording, is so powerful that it’s on the verge of scaring you. Moreover, the sense of stability is outstanding. I didn’t know that modern recording would be able to achieve such an unwavering, iron-clad sound outdoors in the 1980s, when musical sounds tended to be blown away by the wind. I have a hunch that some people may be confusing the fame of the Donnington performance with this work. Of course, “MONSTERS OF ROCK 1986” is a super masterpiece, but this work is also the best sound that comes close to it. The show drawn with that sound is also incredibly wonderful. When it comes to Jake’s era, the “BARK AT THE MOON” era is more popular, but if you look at “the completeness of the show”, “the rarity of the set”, and above all “Jake degree”, “THE ULTIMATE” is more popular. SIN” era is better. It’s a bit pop, but that’s Jake’s metal. With a bright sound, he continuously spins detailed notes and breaks familiar melodies into small pieces. And the rhythm section is also great. In particular, the late Randy Castillo was a “groove master” who was later recruited by MOTLEY CRUE. It’s not just a power push, but it’s powerful, not too heavy, and has plenty of groove that isn’t sticky. It’s easy to call it an “American rhythm,” but it’s not like the average American drummer can capture this dynamic feeling. It’s also a live album that makes you realize once again that he was a great drummer on a level that transcends nationality. Intense high-quality sound, both in the rabbit and in the corner. And, it is a masterpiece of a live album full of the “Jake & Randy era” that shines more than any other era. Tony Iommi, Randy Rhoads, Zakk Wylde… these three are praised in rock magazines around the world, but for those who love “80s metal”, Jake E. Lee is Ozzy’s partner. This is a book where you can experience the peak of that era on-site. Live at Maimarktgelaende, Mannheim, Germany 31st August 1986 TRULY PERFECT SOUND 1. Opening 2. Carmina Burana 3. Bark At The Moon 4. Suicide Solution 5. Mr. Crowley 6. Shot In The Dark 7. I Don’t Know 8. Killer Of Giants 9. Guitar Solo 10. Thank God For The Bomb 11. Flying High Again 12. Secret Looser incl. Drum Solo 13. Iron Man 14. Crazy Train 15. Paranoid Ozzy Osbourne – Vocal Jake E. Lee – Guitar Phil Soussan – Bass Randy Castillo – Drums John Sinclair – Keyboards