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Down to Earth (Ozzy Osbourne album)

by Ozzy Osbourne

Released: October 16, 2001

Heavy metal

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This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

This album marked Ozzy's first studio release in six years, following his 1995 album "Ozzmosis." The album was significant as it featured a lineup change in Osbourne's band, with bassist Robert Trujillo and drummer Mike Bordin joining longtime collaborators Zakk Wylde on guitar and Tim Palmer co-producing with Ozzy. "Down to Earth" explores themes of personal introspection, the struggles associated with fame, and the passage of time, delivered with Osbourne's signature heavy metal style. "Down to Earth" underscores Ozzy Osbourne's ability to balance personal themes with the hard-hitting sound that fans expect while adapting to changes in band personnel and musical trends of the time.

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"Down to Earth" is the eighth studio album…

"Down to Earth" is the eighth studio album by English heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, released on October 16, 2001.

The album includes tracks such as "Gets Me…

The album includes tracks such as "Gets Me Through," which served as the lead single, and "Dreamer," a ballad that reflects Osbourne's more introspective side.

It continues to be a part of Osbourne's…

It continues to be a part of Osbourne's extensive discography, showcasing his enduring influence in the heavy metal genre.

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Critically, the album received mixed reviews but was commercially successful, reaching the top ten in several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

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"Down to Earth" is the eighth studio album by English heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, released on October 16, 2001. This album marked Ozzy's first studio release in six years, following his 1995 album "Ozzmosis." The album was significant as it featured a lineup change in Osbourne's band, with bassist Robert Trujillo and drummer Mike Bordin joining longtime collaborators Zakk Wylde on guitar and Tim Palmer co-producing with Ozzy.

The album includes tracks such as "Gets Me Through," which served as the lead single, and "Dreamer," a ballad that reflects Osbourne's more introspective side. "Down to Earth" explores themes of personal introspection, the struggles associated with fame, and the passage of time, delivered with Osbourne's signature heavy metal style.

Critically, the album received mixed reviews but was commercially successful, reaching the top ten in several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. It continues to be a part of Osbourne's extensive discography, showcasing his enduring influence in the heavy metal genre.

"Down to Earth" underscores Ozzy Osbourne's ability to balance personal themes with the hard-hitting sound that fans expect while adapting to changes in band personnel and musical trends of the time.