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** 1/2OZZY OSBOURNE. “No Rest for the Wicked.” CBS. This is not Ozzy at his best, but there are some interesting things going on in his latest opus. Most notable is new guitarist Zakk Wylde, who overcomes the inevitable comparisons to Randy Rhoades (Ozzy’s late, venerated sidekick) by emerging with a style of playing as twisted as Osbourne’s personality. Along with horrific tracks like “Bloodbath in Paradise,” Ozzy examines some serious issues--”Miracle Man” points an accusing finger at Jimmy Swaggart and “Demon Alcohol” explores Ozzy’s battle with the bottle.

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