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1995 special collector's edition, 22 bit digital re-master complete with all original artwork plus bonus photos. Osbourne streamlines his approach to keep up with the emerging trend toward slick, radio-ready metal. There are some good moments, including the single 'Shot in the Dark.' Originally released in 1986. Sony.
Also available in a 3-pack with DIARY OF A MADMAN and BARK AT THE MOON.
Personnel: Ozzy Osbourne (vocals); Jake E. Lee (guitar); Mike Moran (keyboards); Phil Soussan (bass); Randy Castillo (drums).
Recorded at Townhouse Studios & Air Studios, London, England; Davout Studios, Paris, France.
Digitally remastered by Brian Lee & Bob Ludwig.
Original version of the album.
Personnel: Ozzy Osbourne (vocals); Jake E. Lee (vocals, guitar); Mike Moran (keyboards); Philip Soussan (bass guitar); Randy Castillo (drums).
Audio Remasterers: Bob Ludwig; Brian Lee.
Recording information: Air Studios, London, England; Davout Studios, Paris, France; Townhouse Studios, London, England.
Photographers: Mark Weiss; Steven Lewis .
Ozzy Osbourne streamlines his approach to keep up with the emerging trend toward slick, radio-ready metal. There are some good moments, including the single "Shot in the Dark." ~ Steve Huey
Ozzy Osbourne streamlines his approach to keep up with the emerging trend toward slick, radio-ready metal, but Ultimate Sin is largely unsuccessful, as the performances are flat and uninspired and the material lacks much variety. There are some good moments, including the single "Shot in the Dark," but overall, Ultimate Sin is unable to push past the level of mediocrity. ~ Steve Huey
Ozzy Osbourne's 1983 release, BARK AT THE MOON, revealed that keyboards were becoming an integral ingredient in his music. On his next release, THE ULTIMATE SIN, keyboards were used even more extensively, resulting in Ozzy's most commercially accessible work. Despite the fact that many longtime fans resented the album's pop-metal leanings, THE ULTIMATE SIN became Osbourne's fastest-selling album to that point. It was also the last Ozzy Osbourne album to feature guitarist Jake E. Lee.
The most renowned song on THE ULTIMATE SIN remains the popular video/single "Shot in the Dark." Other standouts included the anti-nuclear war tracks "Thank God for the Bomb" and "Killer of Giants" (the latter was the album's working title for quite some time), as well as the title track and "Lightning Strikes," which were both popular MTV videos as well. Although Ozzy enjoyed his greatest commercial success to that point with this record, he returned to his more familiar heavy metal tendencies of yore on his next studio release, 1989's NO REST FOR THE WICKED.
Ultimate Sin Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   The Ultimate disaster?
Jake E Lee the most technical guitarist Ozzy has had. Jake really shined on this record with his fret work. Shot in the Dark writen by bass player Phill Soussan became a hit charting at # 5! Though on this record Ozzy was deep into drugs and alcohol causing Jake to split in late 86.
Submitted by MrRadioactive (Overland Park KS USA)
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Ultimate Jake E. Shines
Although, Ozzy's voice sounds a bit tired on most of this...(Drugs catching up to him), Jake makes this Album. He was amazing.. strong points.
Thank God for the Bomb, Killer of Giants( 7 fret spread there on that song by the way), and secret loser. however, the whole album rocks. just like the 80's. if you like jake check out his "Badlands" stuff. very bluesy and great. and he teamed up with Ray Gillian of Deep Purple, and Eric Singer who went on to replace Eric Carr of Kiss. And if you're a fan of Ray Gillian check out the last cuts Jake released of his.. this catalog has it. under badlands.
Submitted by rhtowell99 (Sterling, AK USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  one lame song but the rest are good
Was in highschool when this album first came out. Jake's guitar playing is very good on this album, I like every song but, the jingle sounding shot in the dark.
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Ignore the critics
I didn't buy this album for a long time due to the awful reviews it recieved from many websites, but when i did i was so glad i bought it. I must admit that the first time i heard it i wasn't immediately grabbed, but after 2 or 3 listens i realised that this is a graet album, the only poor(er)cut is Lightening Strikes - all the other tracks are heavy, direct and are catchy. Ignore the critics and buy this album!
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Rainbow: Ronnie James Dio (vocals); Ritchie Blackmore (guitar); Jimmy Bain (bass); Tony Carey (keyboards); Cozy Powell (drums).
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
Rainbow: Ronnie James Dio (vocals); Ritchie Blackmore (guitar); Jimmy Bain (bass); Tony Carey (keyboards); Cozy Powell (drums).
Personnel: Ronnie James Dio (vocals); Ritchie Blackmore (guitar); Munich Philharmonic Orchestra (strings, horns); Tony Carey (keyboards); Cozy Powell (drums).
Recording information: Musicland Studios (02/1976).
Arrangers: Ritchie Blackmore; Ronnie James Dio.
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Personnel: Ozzy Osbourne (vocals); Randy Rhoads (guitar); Bob Daisley, Robert Trujillo (bass); Lee Kerslake, Mike Bordin (drums); Danny Saber (bells).
Producers: Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Max Norman.
Engineers: Max Norman, Thom Panunzio, Herman Villacota.
Includes liner notes by Phil Alexander.
Digitally remastered by Stephen Marcussen (Marcussen Mastering).
Personnel: Ozzy Osbourne (vocals); Randy Rhoads (guitar); Lee Kerslake, Mike Bordin (drums); Danny Saber (tubular bells).
Audio Remasterer: Stephen Marcussen.
Audio Remixers: German Villacorta; Thom Panunzio.
Liner Note Author: Phil Alexander.
Recording information: Ridge Farm Studios.
Photographers: Mark Weiss; Greg Maston; Neal Preston; Tony Harrison; Fin Costello.
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Additional Tracks
Personnel: Ozzy Osbourne (vocals); Zakk Wylde (guitar); John Sinclair (keyboards); Bob Daisley (bass); Randy Castillo (drums).
Additional personnel: John Sinclair (keyboards).
Producers: Keith Olsen, Roy Thomas Baker
Reissue producer: Bruce Dickinson.
Recorded at Enterprise Studios and Goodnight L.A. Studios, Los Angeles, California. Originally released on Epic (44245).
Includes liner notes by Phil Alexander.
Digitally remastered by Brian Lee and Bob Ludwig (Gateway Mastering Studios, Inc.).
Personnel: Ozzy Osbourne (vocals); Zakk Wylde (guitar); John Sinclair (keyboards); Randy Castillo (drums).
Audio Mixer: Keith Olsen.
Liner Note Author: Phil Alexander.
Recording information: Enterprise Studios (??/??/1988/06/04/1989); Goodnight L.A. Studios, Los Angeles, CA (??/??/1988/06/04/1989).
Photographers: William Hames; Mark Weiss; Ross Pelton; Bob Carlos Clarke; Randee Saint Nicholas.
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Personnel: Ozzy Osbourne (vocals); Jake E. Lee (guitar, background vocals); Don Airey (keyboards); Bob Daisley (bass, background vocals); Tommy Aldridge (drums).
Producers: Ozzy Osbourne, Bob Daisley, Max Norman.
Reissue producers: Bruce Dickinson.
Recorded at Ridge Farm Studios, Surrey, England. Originally released on Epic (38987). Includes liner notes by Phil Alexander.
Digitally remastered by Brian Lee and Bob Ludwig.
Personnel: Ozzy Osbourne (vocals); Jake E. Lee (guitar, background vocals); Don Airey (keyboards); Tommy Aldridge (drums); Bob Daisley (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Tony Bongiovi.
Liner Note Author: Phil Alexander.
Recording information: Ridge Farm Studios.
Photographers: Mark Weiss; Tony Harrison; Scott Weiner; Fin Costello.
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1995 special collector's edition 22 bit-remaster, complete with all original artwork plus bonus photos. At the peak of his career Ozzy made this unforgettable show in California in 1982. With exciting performances of old Black Sabbath's hits like 'Paranoid', 'Iron Man,' and 'Children of the Grave'. Sony.
Personnel: Ozzy Osbourne (vocals); Brad Gillis (guitar); Rudy Sarzo (bass); Tommy Aldridge (drums).
Recorded live at the Ritz, New York, New York on September 26 & 27, 1982. Originally released as a 2-LP set.
Digitally remastered by Brian Lee & Bob Ludwig.
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