#OZZY THE ROAD TO NOWHERE PROFESSIONAL#

Osbourne, Wylde, Castillo, Mike Inez, John Purdell Osbourne, Wylde, Castillo, Lemmy Kilmister Track listing Īll tracks are written by Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde and Randy Castillo, except where noted. Classic Rock also considered it to be Osbourne's third best album. They also considered it to be Osbourne's third best album, only behind his first two albums. Ultimate Classic Rock included No More Tears on their list 'Top 100 '90s Rock Albums'. Loudwire ranked the album #22 on their list of 'Top 90 Hard Rock + Metal Albums of the '90s'. No More Tears received positive reviews from critics, and is considered to be one of Osbourne's best albums.

#OZZY THE ROAD TO NOWHERE PROFESSIONAL#

Reception Professional ratings Review scores The original b-side version can be found on the single and the original Japanese pressing of the CD.Īccording to professional wrestler and Fozzy lead vocalist Chris Jericho, when asked about the title of the song 'A.V.H.', Osbourne told him it stands for ' Aston Villa Highway', an homage to the football team he and his Black Sabbath bandmates followed as young men growing up in Birmingham. The version of 'Don't Blame Me' on the 2002 reissue contains a different set of lyrics than the original b-side. Both tracks had originally been released in 1991 as B-sides. The 2002 reissue of No More Tears featured two additional tracks entitled 'Don't Blame Me' and 'Party with the Animals'. Inez is credited as a writer for the title track although he does not perform on the actual recording, the intro bass riff was composed by him. Although Mike Inez appeared in the album's videos and promotional tours, long-time Osbourne collaborator Bob Daisley plays bass on the entire album. Guitarist Zakk Wylde contributed songwriting to the album, while Motörhead bassist/vocalist Lemmy Kilmister wrote the lyrics for six songs however, only four were used on the album. It was Osbourne's final album to feature drummer Randy Castillo and longtime bassist and songwriter Bob Daisley. Along with 1980's Blizzard of Ozz it is one of Osbourne's two best-selling solo albums in North America, having been certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA and double platinum by CRIA. No More Tears spawned four singles which reached the top ten of the US Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, including the number two ' Mama, I'm Coming Home', and the Grammy-winning track 'I Don't Want to Change the World'.

Released on 17 September 1991, the album charted at number 17 on the UK Albums Chart and number seven on the US Billboard 200 albums chart. I think his marriage was on the rocks and he ultimately realized he had to get better or he was going to lose Sharon.Īgain, similar in theme to 'The Wall' and also to the Beatles' song 'Nowhere Man'.No More Tears is the sixth studio album by English heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. It's like Pink Floyd's 'The Wall', he's building a psychological wall around himself.Īt the end, he finally tears down the wall and decides the depression will pass. In other words, he isn't saying 'I wish I had never been born'.Īs for the 'road to nowhere' part, I think he's saying he's trapped by his old habits.he isn't making any progress because his past keeps coming back to haunt him. His alcoholism, drug abuse, and depression still haunt him.he can't forgive himself and move on with his life.he hasn't learned to 'live for today and not tomorrow'.ĭespite that, he decides life has been worth the ride and he would do it all again if he had the choice.

In the second verse ('the wreckage of my past keeps haunting me'), he can't let go of his past. He still finds life a mystery.still looking for 'the meaning of life'. I love the guitar work on it.Īs coconut said, Ozzy is looking back on his life and the mistakes he's made. I can't believe more people haven't commented on this song. I never want to live without you (oh yeah) The wreckage of my past keeps haunting meĪh ah, the road to nowhere's gonna pass me byĪh ah, I hope we never have to say goodbye

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