No More Tears

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No More Tears is the sixth studio album by English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne. Released on 17 September 1991, the album charted at number 17 on the UK Albums Chart<ref name="GB" >Template:Cite web</ref> and number seven on the US Billboard 200 albums chart.<ref name="album">Template:Cite web</ref> No More Tears spawned four singles which reached the top ten of the US Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, including the number two "Mama, I'm Coming Home",<ref name="singles">Template:Cite web</ref> and the Grammy-winning track "I Don't Want to Change the World".<ref name="award">Template:Cite web</ref> Along with 1980's Blizzard of Ozz it is one of Osbourne's two best-selling solo albums in North America, having been certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA<ref name="RIAA">Template:Cite web</ref> and double platinum by CRIA.<ref name="CRIA" >Template:Cite web</ref> It was Osbourne's final album to feature drummer Randy Castillo and longtime bassist and songwriter Bob Daisley.

Background

Guitarist Zakk Wylde contributed songwriting to the album, while Motörhead bassist/vocalist Lemmy Kilmister wrote the lyrics for six songs; however, only four were used on the album.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Although Mike Inez appeared in the album's videos and promotional tours, long-time Osbourne collaborator Bob Daisley plays bass on the entire album. Inez is credited as a writer for the title track; although he does not perform on the actual recording, the intro bass riff was composed by him.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The 2002 reissue of No More Tears featured two additional tracks entitled "Don't Blame Me" and "Party with the Animals". Both tracks had originally been released in 1991 as B-sides. The version of "Don't Blame Me" on the 2002 reissue contains a different set of lyrics than the original b-side. The original b-side version can be found on the single and the original Japanese pressing of the CD.

According to professional wrestler and Fozzy lead vocalist Chris Jericho, when asked about the title of the song "A.V.H.", Osbourne told him it stands for "Aston Villa Highway", a homage to the football team he and his Black Sabbath bandmates followed as young men growing up in Birmingham.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Reception

Template:Music ratings No More Tears received positive reviews from critics, and is considered to be one of Osbourne's best albums. Loudwire ranked the album #22 on their list of "Top 90 Hard Rock + Metal Albums of the '90s".<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Ultimate Classic Rock included No More Tears on their list "Top 100 '90s Rock Albums".<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> They also considered it to be Osbourne's third best album, only behind his first two albums.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Classic Rock also considered it to be Osbourne's third best album.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Track listing

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30th Anniversary Expanded Edition

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The "30th Anniversary Edition" of "Hellraiser" features a mashup of vocals by Osbourne and Kilmister, the latter sourced from the Motörhead version of the song.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Personnel

Ozzy Osbourne – vocals
Zakk Wylde – guitars
Bob Daisley – bass
John Sinclair – keyboards
Randy Castillo – drums
Michael Inez – bass (credited, but does not play on album), inspiration/musical direction. Bass on live tracks 20-24 30th Anniversary Edition
Terry Nails – bass (tracks 14-18 30th Anniversary Edition)

Production