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Down To Earth is an album by Ozzy Osbourne but, it is far away from being Down To Earth. In fact it is more about madness and eccentricity. The tracks ‘Alive’ and ‘Can You Hear Them?” are probably the most eccentric songs on the track. Ozzy Osbourne fans were waiting for six years before this album was released. Ozzmosis is a track that is reminisce of Ozzy’s early years with Black Sabbath however in comparison, Earth is a track where you could not fail to mistake Ozzy’s solo voice.

The rhythm section of Robert Trujillo and Mike Bordin is excellent. The use of strings, synth, and background vocal help to bring out the best in Ozzy’s vocal performances.
GETS ME THROUGH:

This song has gentle piano that plays the intro then leads you into a false sense of security typical of Ozzy’s songs. One minute it is quiet piano the next the drums kick in, the bass “switches” on and the guitars let out their main riff, which is a little on the slow side. This song kicks off the album well as the first track.
FACING HELL:

I love the way this track begins with sounds that mimic the portal to hell which are quite chilling and gradually get louder leading into a drum beat as the whole song gets covered with a heavy and rather quick paced bass and guitar riff.

DREAMER:

This is one of my favourites that Ozzy has done it is a slow ballad that starts with a gentle piano and explains what is happening to the Earth and how it is in danger of Global Warming and that we must make changes before the world is killed. “I’m just a dreamer, I dream my life away, I’m just a dreamer, I dream my life away, I dream of better days”.

NO EASY WAY OUT:

This is a heavier track. The track opens with a gentle acoustic intro, which then brings a grinding guitar. I love the way the chorus has the same sound as the soft intro it is very clever as the chorus is gentle, but then louder. This song is about a soldier who is caught in the war with no way out.

YOU KNOW: PART 1.

This is really short and is a track about Ozzy being a father.
THAT I NEVER HAD:

This is a loud and heavy track. I like the way it gets a little slower half way through the song. This song makes you stop and think with lyrics like ‘Should I think about tomorrow? Oh, should I live for just today? Take the light that burns inside you. Let it burn away, let it burn away..”
JUNKIE:

This is sort of in between being hard and gentle at the same time. It is very interesting in the lyrics which tell the story of a heroin addict who is on the edge aware of his/her addiction but, struggles to admit that they are actually an addict. “You try so hard to quit, but you’ll never admit - YOU’RE A JUNKIE! - There’s no reasoning why ’cause the mirror don’t lie - YOU’RE A JUNKIE!”.

RUNNING OUT OF TIME:

This is really emotive and upsetting it is nice how it combines the piano. This is a really nice ballad that reflects Ozzy’s versatility to sing heavy or gentle sounds. .

BLACK ILLUSION:

This is somewhere in between Ozzy sings really well in this track his voice carries an edge of wickedness that adds to the intensity of this track. The guitar work is fantastic especially in the chorus.

ALIVE

I love the way the bass and heavy guitar open the track which then gets gentler in parts, but louder in other parts. It makes it for an easier listen especially with the lyrics that draw you into the song.

‘I hate rejection it’s the worst it really hurts me, living in side my head, I feel like the living dead, I need your affection it’s the best it really helps me’.

CAN YOU HEAR THEM?:

It is fantastic how this track opens with a really loud drumming machine that seems to get louder and louder as the track carries on. The guitar work is mesmerising and the bass lifts and drops throughout the song. I could really relate to this song which talks about voices inside your head. This is something I have experienced as well because of having mental health problems. So I could really relate to this song. It is a sad song, but I loved it.

There are some amazing songs on this track and it is definitely worth purchasing. If you know someone who likes Ozzy then it would make the ideal Christmas gift.

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