Ozzy Osbourne – Ordinary Man (2020): Reflection and Legacy
Ordinary Man is the thirteenth studio album by legendary heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, released on 21 February 2020 through Epic Records. This album marks a reflective and deeply personal chapter in Ozzy’s career, featuring collaborations with contemporary artists such as Post Malone, Elton John, and Tom Morello. It showcases a blend of classic Ozzy heavy metal, hard rock, and introspective ballads.
🎵 Album Overview
Ordinary Man combines Ozzy’s iconic vocals with modern production while exploring themes of mortality, legacy, and personal reflection. Tracks like the title track Ordinary Man and Under the Graveyard highlight both melodic sensibility and heavy guitar-driven arrangements. The album represents Ozzy’s willingness to evolve while staying true to his roots, appealing to longtime fans and a younger audience.
📀 Tracklist – Original Release
- Straight to Hell — 4:28
- Ordinary Man (feat. Elton John) — 5:00
- Eat Me — 4:38
- Today Is the End — 4:40
- Scary Little Green Men — 3:44
- Goodbye — 4:50
- Under the Graveyard — 4:59
- Take What You Want (feat. Post Malone & Travis Scott) — 4:29
- It’s a Raid (feat. Post Malone) — 4:34
- Holy for Tonight — 4:12
Total length: 45:34
🎧 Deluxe / Expanded Tracks
- Acoustic and demo versions of Ordinary Man and Under the Graveyard
- Behind-the-scenes interviews with Ozzy and featured artists
- Remastered editions with enhanced audio and bonus liner notes
🎬 Album Credits
Band Members
- Ozzy Osbourne – Lead vocals
- Zakk Wylde – Guitar, backing vocals
- Blasko – Bass
- Tommy Clufetos – Drums
- Andrew Watt – Guitar, keyboards, producer
- Chad Smith – Drums (on select tracks)
Guest Artists
- Elton John – Piano & vocals on Ordinary Man
- Post Malone – Vocals & production on Take What You Want and It’s a Raid
- Travis Scott – Vocals on Take What You Want
- Tom Morello – Guitar on Eat Me
Production
- Produced by Andrew Watt and Louis Bell
- Recorded at multiple studios in Los Angeles, California
- Engineered by Andrew Watt and Louis Bell
🧠 Fun Facts
- The title track Ordinary Man was inspired by Ozzy’s reflections on aging, career, and personal struggles.
- Collaborating with contemporary stars like Post Malone and Elton John introduced Ozzy to a new generation of listeners.
- Zakk Wylde returned for guitar duties, blending classic heavy metal riffs with modern production techniques.
ℹ️ Trivia
- Ordinary Man debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200, making it one of Ozzy’s highest-charting albums in decades.
- The album balances heavy metal tracks with introspective ballads, reflecting Ozzy’s journey and legacy.
- Andrew Watt, the producer, played multiple instruments on the album and co-wrote several tracks, helping modernize Ozzy’s sound.
🎤 Did You Know?
✅ Ozzy performed Ordinary Man live with Elton John at the 2020 Grammy Awards, marking one of his most high-profile performances in recent years.
✅ Take What You Want featuring Post Malone and Travis Scott became a chart-topping hit, introducing Ozzy to younger audiences worldwide.
✅ The album has been described by critics as a “career-spanning reflection,” combining Ozzy’s signature heavy metal style with modern collaborations and production.
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