Never Say Die! by Black Sabbath w/ Rick Bruce (Moonshine Docks, Coffin Mulch) (Side C) - 349

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Welcome to the third and final part of our Black Sabbath expedition with Rick Bruce from Moonshine Docks and formerly of Coffin Mulch! We dive deep into the tumultuous yet fascinating journey of Sabbath's later years and the cap it off by discussing the often-maligned 'Never Say Die' album. From Ozzy Osbourne's erratic behaviour and his temporary exit, to Sabbath's experimentation with new soundscapes and their revolving door of members throughout the 80s and 90, nothing is off limits. We've got a few hilarious and poignant anecdotes, tackle critical reviews, and even compare Sabbath's work to culinary experiences. Tune in for a spirited debate about one of rock's most controversial albums and find out if 'Never Say Die' deserves its spot in the rock pantheon or the bargain bin.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:05 Black Sabbath Expedition Begins

01:08 Diverging Opinions on Black Sabbath's Evolution

01:41 Ozzy's Departure and Band Dynamics

03:03 Ronnie James Dio Era

10:21 Heaven and Hell Album Discussion

19:44 Mob Rules Album Insights

22:42 Born Again and Beyond

33:40 Headless Cross Era: A Stodgy Comeback

34:47 The Tony Martin Reappraisal

35:31 Tear and Headless Cross: A New Sound

38:57 Dehumanizer: The 80s Band Reunites

43:38 Cross Purposes and the Grunge Era

49:32 Forbidden: The Misstep

56:55 Never Say Die: The Final Ozzy Album

01:12:34 Nosey and the 70s Sound

01:12:50 Sabbath's Unique Riffs and Drumming

01:13:16 Influences and Inspirations

01:14:17 Critiques and Musical Textures

01:15:30 Hard Road and Vocal Performances

01:16:49 Medieval Covers and Side 2

01:19:23 Shockwave and Air Dance

01:24:08 Over to You and Breakout

01:27:04 Swingin' the Chain and Album Conclusion

01:35:14 Final Thoughts and Reflections