Ozzy Osbourne
Down To Earth

THE REVIEW

A.D. 2001, Ozzy returns by releasing this album after a six-year absence since the previous one, during which time only the (excellent, by the way) compilation "The Ozzman Cometh" was released.
A long-awaited, desired return, especially by those like me who greatly appreciated "Ozzmosis". However, I must be honest, my expectations were a bit let down by the songs on this CD. In none of them does Zakk's name appear as an author, which already... well, I won't judge intentions, it doesn't mean anything, but the difference was felt, and with this, I don't want to say that the impression I had is due to this fact.

The album isn't bad, and some riffs like the opener "Gets Me Through" or "That I Never Had" are quite catchy, but they don't offer anything new.
The ballad "Dreamer" is unbearable, too clichéd, I believe Ozzy has never written such a bad song. I don't remember much of the others because I shelved this record almost immediately, haven't listened to it in ages, and it's very rare that I put it in my stereo player.

In general, the album isn't as impactful as "No More Tears" or "No Rest For The Wicked", and that's fine, not all are masterpieces, but it doesn't possess the beauty and craftsmanship of "Ozzmosis" either.
In short, it is, in my opinion (and here I might stir up a bit of controversy...) the classic album you would expect from a great of the past (singer or band) in the modern era, dominated by other genres, where it seems that good old metal has somewhat faded.
Having said this, I conclude by saying that I certainly don't expect Ozzy to produce extraordinary things, years have passed, and times have changed, but come on, not even a record that after a few days you're bored listening to it and it just sits there merely as a number in your collection. Rating 3, because I can't give it a 2.5.