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Mr Crowley Live EP

Ozzy Osbourne · 1980

13 min · 3 tracks · hard rock ยท heavy metal ยท doom metal

Raw live energy and dark theatricality merge in Ozzy's iconic heavy metal anthems.

Mr Crowley Live EP is an EP by Ozzy Osbourne, released in 1980. Raw live energy and dark theatricality merge in Ozzy's iconic heavy metal anthems. The EP features the iconic title track 'Mr. Crowley,' which became a staple in Osbourne's catalog and showcased his blend of horror-themed lyrics and heavy metal sound. It helped solidify Osbourne's place in the burgeoning heavy metal scene and received critical acclaim, contributing to his reputation as a leading figure in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mr Crowley Live EP sound like?

Raw live energy and dark theatricality merge in Ozzy's iconic heavy metal anthems. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.

What makes Mr Crowley Live EP by Ozzy Osbourne notable?

The EP features the iconic title track 'Mr. Crowley,' which became a staple in Osbourne's catalog and showcased his blend of horror-themed lyrics and heavy metal sound. It helped solidify Osbourne's place in the burgeoning heavy metal scene and received critical acclaim, contributing to his reputation as a leading figure in the genre. The 'Mr Crowley Live EP' was released in 1980, following Osbourne's successful debut solo album 'Blizzard of Ozz.' At this point, he was establishing himself as a prominent figure in heavy metal, building on his fame from Black Sabbath while honing his solo identity. This EP captures the intense live performances that were integral to his early career.

How many songs are on Mr Crowley Live EP?

Mr Crowley Live EP has 3 tracks, running approximately 13 minutes.

Tracklist

3 tracks·13:41

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Mr. Crowley (Specially Recorded live version) Standout 5:03
  • 2 You Said It All Standout 4:06
  • 3 Suicide Solution Standout 4:32

Release Date

January 1, 1980

Genre

doom metal, hard rock, heavy metal

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

13 min 41 sec