Ozzy Osbourne/TX,USA 1982

From OZZY OSBOURNE’s 1982 tour, a high-quality audience sound source that recorded the show at the end of the Randy Rhoads era among the currently available live sources, has been converted into a disc from the 1st generation master, and is one of the fans’ agony. A shocking first appearance of the book! This work is a 74-minute recording of Randy’s live performance at the Country Coliseum in El Paso, Texas, on February 23, 1982, about a month before he passed away. Although the number of live recordings from this ’82 tour is limited compared to the previous years’ live recordings, there are many recordings with rich sound quality and listenability, such as “ANGEL & DEMON”, which surprised fans by appearing the other day. I’m doing it. Among them, this work, which was created by the highest-ranking master, is one of the best, or even top-class materials among OZZY OSBOURNE’s various audience recordings of the same period, and I declare that it is a must-have sound source for even non-fans! The American tour accompanying the release of “DIARY OF A MADMAN” began with a performance at the San Francisco Cow Palace on December 30, 1981, and the band performed in Knoxville, Tennessee on March 18, just before Randy’s death. Leading up to the performance, they toured all over the United States following a tight schedule almost every day without taking any breaks. This El Paso performance was the 6th performance of shows in various parts of Texas that started on February 17th, and according to the Japanese edition liner of the official live “TRIBUTE”, it was also a show that the writer himself covered, and in that sense. , It can be said that this live sound source is very meaningful for fans as well. Although there is a cut that appears to be a tape change from the end of the drum solo to the beginning of “Goodbye To Romance”, other than that, it is a valuable live performance from “Diary Of A Mandam” used as the opening S.E. to the encore “Paranoid”. You can enjoy it to the fullest. It is a recording that gives a very clear outlook from “Diary Of A Mandam”, which was used as the opening S.E., and everyone will be surprised by the freshness of Randy’s guitar and Ozzy’s vocals. Tommy Aldridge’s drums are also wonderfully powerful, and each attack from the intro of “Over The Mountain” is recorded with a sound that seems to run through the space. From “Mr. Crowley”, the overall sound has become calm and cohesive, and the sound is pleasant and easy to listen to, allowing you to immerse yourself in the live performance with more peace of mind. From here on, you can clearly follow Don Airey’s keyboard, and the outline of the band’s performance becomes clearer. Listening to this sound, the melody and solo created by the guitar and keyboard in the second half of the song are amazing. According to the liner notes mentioned above, the atmosphere on that day was very tense with anti-Ozzy protesters and police surrounding the venue, but the excitement and enthusiasm inside the venue was so great that it blew away all of that. “Crazy Train”, a medley from “Revelation (Mother Earth)” to “Steal Away (The Night)”, and “Suicide Solution” with Randy’s guitar solo and Tommy’s drum solo, all of which were an explosive hit with the audience. We have received great support and reactions. In this work, Randy Rhoads’ guitar is recorded with a wonderful tone, and is there any other audience recording where you can enjoy his playing with such clarity and realistic three-dimensional effect? I can almost feel it. In particular, “Suicide Solution” and the subsequent solo will make you feel like you are listening to Randy’s solo in the El Paso audience. Although the beginning is missing, “Goodbye To Romance” can also be enjoyed with Randy’s delicate touch, making it a great listening point in this work. Don’t miss “Believer” towards the end. Rudy Sarzo’s bass, which has been somewhat difficult to hear up until now, is featured here and plays an active role in the heavy song. In addition, Randy’s guitar, which seemed to shine until now, becomes heavy and sinister in this song, and the frantic screaming solo will overwhelm the listener. The climax of the live is “Iron Man” and “Children Of The Grave” starting from Ozzy’s familiar “One, Two, Three!” MC, and the encore “Paranoid” and BLACK SABBATH number three in a row. In the liner of “TRIBUTE”, he writes about the strength of the energy that enveloped the live show, saying, “The band’s strong impact hit you with a pleasant ringing in your ears and a feeling of fatigue.” If you listen to this work, you will feel the same. I’m sure you can wholeheartedly sympathize with their opinions. Audience recordings in which the guitar of genius Randy Rhoads, who died young, was recorded so clearly by the band at the time are truly rare, and you will realize the strength of master quality after listening to it. This is the best live live recording that conveys the greatness of OZZY OSBOURNE at the time, which gained power and momentum with each live performance, with a direct sense of reality! Live at County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, USA 23rd February 1982 TRULY AMAZING SOUND 1. Diary Of A Madman 2. Over The Mountain 3. Mr. Crowley 4. Crazy Train 5. Revelation (Mother Earth) 6. Steal Away (The Night) 7. Suicide Solution 8. Guitar Solo 9. Drums Solo 10. Goodbye To Romance 11. I Don’t Know 12. Believer 13. Flying High Again 14. Iron Man 15. Children Of The Grave 16. Paranoid Ozzy Osbourne – Vocal Randy Rhoads – Guitar Rudy Sarzo – Bass Tommy Aldridge – Drums Don Airey – Keyboards +