Album · 1986
The Ultimate Sin
The Ultimate Sin is an album by Ozzy Osbourne, released in 1986 on Epic, with 9 tracks.
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9 tracks · 41 min
Album · 1986
The Ultimate Sin is an album by Ozzy Osbourne, released in 1986 on Epic, with 9 tracks.
Heavy Metal · Rock · Hard Rock
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9 tracks · 41 min
The Ultimate Sin is the fourth studio album by British vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. It was released on 22 February 1986, and it was remastered and re-issued on 22 August 1995. This album features guitarist Jake E. Lee (formerly of Mickey Ratt, Rough Cutt and Dio). The Ultimate Sin is the first and only Osbourne album to feature bassist Phil Soussan (who wrote the album's U.S. hit single "Shot in the Dark") and the first to feature drummer Randy Castillo, who had previously played in Lita Ford's band. Lyrics were largely written by long-time Osbourne bassist and lyricist Bob Daisley. Daisley left prior to recording after having a disagreement with Osbourne, prompting the hiring of Soussan as his replacement. Daisley was not credited for his songwriting contributions on the initial 1986 pressing of the album, though this was corrected on subsequent pressings. Drummer Jimmy DeGrasso worked with Lee and Daisley on demos for the album, but this version of the band fell apart due to Osbourne's commitment to the Black Sabbath summer 1985 reunion concert at Live Aid; Randy Castillo and Phil Soussan ultimately replaced DeGrasso and Daisley once recording commenced. The working title for the a…