The Ozzman Cometh (1997)
I’ve always been a fan of his. Sure, his theatrics are way overboard and at times maybe a bit distasteful, but he had a very early knack for songwriting (starting with Black Sabbath) and a definite appeal to “rebellious youth”. He was a safe Marilyn Manson…you knew he didn’t actually believe one tenth of the cr@p he was writing. I was a rebellious young lad once…allright, maybe I didn’t rebel until my 20’s. I’m just a late bloomer. And hey, you have to start somewhere. In any case, there’s a decent selection here that I wouldn’t much quibble with.
Grade: B
2011: I don’t see how anyone can truly hate him. It’s like hating Nigel Tufnel.
Grade: B+