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By the end of the '70s, though Black Sabbath remained a top concert draw, its albums had become increasingly erratic and sub-par when compared to its earlier master works. Singer Ozzy Osbourne's growing disillusionment with the band had reached a boiling point, especially after it took so long to complete 1978's NEVER SAY DIE, the original line-up's final album. Though the album's title might suggest that the band had reconciled its differences (Osbourne had already left the band once previously, only to return shortly afterwards), the turmoil spilled over onto the recording.
The album-opening title track remains the record's best-known track, as it was featured on Ozzy's popular 1982 solo live album of Sabbath material, SPEAK OF THE DEVIL. Other hard rockers on the first half of the album, such as "Junior's Eyes" and "A Hard Road" prove to be standouts. The final deciding factor for Ozzy's permanent split from the band occurred on the ensuing tour, when a hungry young band by the name of Van Halen opened the shows, continually blowing the headlining metal veterans off the stage.
NEVER SAY DIE is Black Sabbath's last LP with Ozzy Osbourne.
Recorded at Sounds Interchange, Toronto, Canada.
Black Sabbath: Ozzy Osbourne (vocals); Tony Iommi (guitar); Geezer Butler (bass); Bill Ward (drums).
Additional personnel: John Elstar (harmonica); Don Airey (keyboards). Black Sabbath Never Say Die Songs Never Say Die Music Review Average Rating: (3.4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Bill Ward Steps Out
I remember reading an interview with Ozzy talking about this album. He said that nobody in the band was really that interested in doing it and that drummer Bill Ward took over the project. Bill wanted a looser, more open, even jazzier sound. Well he certainly got a sound that is different to any other B.S. album. It was 1978, the Sex Pistols were on the loose and Heavy Metals reigning Gods were having some serious writers block. This is not a very good B.S. album or a particularly good Heavy or Hard rock album. But 1978 was not a great year for Heavy metal.
Submitted by cwcarter ("Toronto, Canada")
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 Last studio album of the 70's
I remember when this came out in, I think, October 78. I remember I wasn't as pleased with this release as I was the others. But as I played it more and more, it grew on me.
The title track, Johnny Blade, Juniors Eyes, Hard Road, Shockwave and Over to You are all excellent tracks.
It certainly doesn't meet sound standards of previous releases but was and is a damn fine record,
Submitted by Darryl (Fulton, MO & Pensacola, FL)
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 Definately a departure for 'Sabbath
It's good music; don't get me wrong, but I don't think it's worthy of the name Black Sabbath. "The Bill Ward Project" would have been a more apt title. It's good music, nevertheless and I think that if people didn't know it was a Balck Sabbath album, it would have been exceedingly more successful, with the public. It has my respect, because, despite their new musical guise, it is still an obviously genuine work. It was Sab's last, with Ozzy and I think they ended the Ozzy era in style.
Submitted by Clyde (Hertfordshire, U.K.)
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Quite enjoyable
The great thing about this album is that it is a departure from much of their earlier work in that it is surprisingly musical. If you only like the 'doom metal' sound this may not be for you. Many songs on this album are downright uplifting and fun to listen to. It is a nice album in their impressive catalogue.
Submitted by drudow (Lawrenceville, GA USA) 
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If you are even remotly into Black Sabbath then you need Never Say Die.
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