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