Ozzy Osbourne/Sweden 1989

Tony Iommi returned to BLACK SABBATH as a full-fledged band for the first time in about five years with 1989’s “HEADLESS CROSS.” With the participation of Tony Martin and Cozy Powell, Sabbath emerged from the turmoil of the mid-’80s and began to show a new charm that was different from the image of the band up until then. However, around the same time, another unit was working that could be called Sabbath in terms of sound. That’s Ozzy Osbourne teaming up with Geezer Butler. With “NO REST FOR THE WICKED” in 1988, which discovered Zakk Wylde, Ozzy changed his previous L.A. metal route. With the addition of Geezer Butler, they returned to heavy rock. Ozzy has had a rivalry with Sabbath since he started his solo career in 1980 (the live work “SPEAK OF THE DEVIL” in 1982 is a typical example). Ozzy, who acquired the geezer sound and produced a heavy and doomy sound, and Sabbath (=Tony Iommi), who pursued the melodious and solemn sound after Ronnie. During this period in Sabbath history, there were two major “camps”. Both camps held world tours in 1989, and in many cases the performance cities overlapped. Typical examples include the “Hammersmith Odeon” in London, England, and the tour to the Soviet Union that took place in the same year. Even though there was a time difference of about half a year, it would have been very interesting for fans to compare the two bands. This work realizes the “listening comparison of two major bands at the same venue” in 1989! Ozzy’s live performance in Stockholm on March 31st is recorded in the original master by “Per Erik”, just like Sabbath’s “SWEDISH CROSS 1989”! Although it is an incomplete recording, you can enjoy the heavy live performance by Ozzy, Geezer, and Zack with excellent audience sound! According to Taper, five songs from the beginning of the live show to “Bloodbath In Paradise” could not be recorded due to equipment limitations. It is very unfortunate that the first half, which was impressive even at the 1989 live show, is missing, but it is very rewarding to listen to after recording began. The clarity of the sound is of course excellent. The balance and direct feel of the musical tones are close to “SWEDISH CROSS 1989”, and you won’t feel any discomfort even if you listen to it continuously. The medley of “Sweet Leaf” and “War Pigs” that flows from Zack’s guitar solo suddenly realizes the concept of “Sabbath and Ozzy”, which is the concept of this work and “SWEDISH CROSS 1989”. The heavy riffs woven by Zack and Geezer, and Ozzy’s magical performance that manipulates the listener, are reminiscent of the original Sabbath from the ’70s. The highlights of the live performance include “Tattooed Dancer,” which includes Randy Castillo’s drum solo, followed by “Fire In The Sky,” and “Miracle Man,” where Zack’s guitar goes wild, and “NO REST FOR THE WICKED.” ! “Iron Man” from the heavy “Suicide Solution” is also a suitable number to enjoy Ozzy’s heavy route that gained Geezer. You can’t miss the scene where the song progresses to “Crazy Train”. The enthusiastic excitement of the encore “Paranoid” is one of the characteristics of Ozzy’s entertainment. It will be more interesting to listen to this song compared to the same song by Sabbath. 1989, when Sabbath established a new appeal, was also the year in which they competed against the doom sound that Sabbath had been known for in the ’70s. Live at Solnahallen, Stockholm, Sweden 31st March 1989 TRULY AMAZING/PERFECT SOUND 1. Guitar Solo 2. Sweet Leaf 3. War Pigs 4. Tattooed Dancer 5. Drum Solo 6. Tattooed Dancer(reprise) 7. Fire In The Sky 8. Miracle Man 9. Suicide Solution 10. Iron Man 11. Crazy Train 12. Bark At The Moon 13. Paranoid Ozzy Osbourne – Vocal Zakk Wylde – Guitar Geezer Butler – Bass Randy Castillo – Drums John Sinclair – Keyboards