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Tribute

Ozzy Osbourne · 1987

73 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal

A powerful homage blending heavy riffs, soaring vocals, and emotional depth, celebrating the legacy of Randy Rhoads.

Tribute is an album by Ozzy Osbourne, released in 1987. A powerful homage blending heavy riffs, soaring vocals, and emotional depth, celebrating the legacy of Randy Rhoads. 'Tribute' is celebrated for its critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album not only serves as a testament to Rhoads' influence on heavy metal guitar but also revitalized interest in Osbourne's music during the mid-1980s, influencing countless musicians and bands that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tribute sound like?

A powerful homage blending heavy riffs, soaring vocals, and emotional depth, celebrating the legacy of Randy Rhoads. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.

What makes Tribute by Ozzy Osbourne notable?

'Tribute' is celebrated for its critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album not only serves as a testament to Rhoads' influence on heavy metal guitar but also revitalized interest in Osbourne's music during the mid-1980s, influencing countless musicians and bands that followed. Released on March 19, 1987, 'Tribute' stands as Ozzy Osbourne's first live album, capturing performances from 1981 following the tragic death of guitarist Randy Rhoads. This album marked a significant moment of remembrance, showcasing Rhoads' virtuosic talent and solidifying Osbourne's status in the metal genre after his solo career began in 1980.

How many songs are on Tribute?

Tribute has 14 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.

Tracklist

14 tracks·73:36

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Don’t Know 5:43
  • 2 Crazy Train Standout 5:20
  • 3 Believer 5:08
  • 4 Mr. Crowley Standout 5:53
  • 5 Flying High Again 4:20
  • 6 Revelation (Mother Earth) 5:49
  • 7 Steal Away (the Night) (with drum solo) 8:04
  • 8 Suicide Solution (with guitar solo) 8:02
  • 9 Iron Man 2:51
  • 10 Children of the Grave 5:21
  • 11 Paranoid 2:54
  • 12 Goodbye to Romance 5:33
  • 13 No Bone Movies 4:10
  • 14 Dee (Randy Rhoads studio out‐takes) 4:23

Release Date

March 19, 1987

Genre

doom metal, hard rock, heavy metal

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

73 min 36 sec