OZZY OSBOURNE – DEFINITIVE MILWAUKEE 1982 (CD)

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Auditorium, Milwaukee, WI, USA 22nd January 1982

　”Randy Rhoads and Don Airey”… The miraculous “DIARY OF A MADMAN Tour” featuring two of the greatest classic hard rock figures. This powerful full live album has been updated. A press CD will be released to permanently preserve the highest peak sound of “GRAF ZEPPELIN.”

　This work is engraved with the “January 22, 1982 Milwaukee Performance.” It is a superb audience recording recorded just two months before Randy’s death. The previous album, “MILWAUKEE 1982 (Zodiac 843),” has long been beloved as a “soundboard-class recording that goes beyond the realm of audience recording,” but this work is an upgraded album in which the master has been meticulously remastered by “GRAF ZEPPELIN.”

　Before we get into the intriguing sound, let’s first look at the show positions. Let’s look back at the Randy era, which saw many member changes.

●1980
{B. Daisley, L. Kerslake, L. Bridgewater}
September 3rd – November 8th: UK (37 shows)
●1981
{R. Sarzo, T. Aldridge, L. Bridgewater}
April 22nd – September 13th: North America #1 (34 shows + 1 UK show)
November 1st – December 2nd: Europe (11 shows)
{R. Sarzo, T. Aldridge, D. Airey}
December 30th + 31st: North America #2a (2 shows)
●1982
January 1st – March 18th: North America #2b (44 shows) ←★here★
{Randy Rhoads passed away on March 19th} < 　This is Ozzy Osbourne while Randy was still alive. With Don Airey's official addition at the end of 1981, the ultimate lineup of the Randy era was completed. However, from the time of this golden lineup's formation until the tragedy, there were only 46 performances in total. This Milwaukee performance is the 13th performance of "North America #2b." We have archived this special period with as many famous recordings as possible, so let's take a look at the overall picture of the collection here. ●Details for "North America #2b" ・January 1st - 6th (3 performances) *January 7th "NEW MEXICAN REVELATION (Albuquerque)" ・January 9th - 13th (4 performances) *January 15th "BLOOMINGTON 1982 SOUNDBOARD" ・January 17th - 20th (3 performances) *January 22nd: Milwaukee performance ←★This work★ ・January 23rd - February 6th (10 performances) *February 8th "DETROIT 1982" *February 9th "DEFINITIVE KALAMAZOO 1982 SOUNDBOARD" ・February 11th - 21st (9 performances) *February 23rd "EL PASO 1982" ・February 24th - March 18th (9 performances) {Randy Rhoads passed away on March 19th} *Note: "*" indicates live performances that can actually be heard in our store's collection. GRAF ZEPPELIN Mastering Unlocks the Hidden Potential of Sound Sources: 　Of the above, there are two soundboards: "BLOOMINGTON 1982 SOUNDBOARD" and "DEFINITIVE KALAMAZOO 1982 SOUNDBOARD." The remaining recordings are audience recordings, but the Milwaukee performance reigned supreme. It's a legendary recording that has long been traded as a "soundboard," and the previous release, "MILWAUKEE 1982," was well-received as a masterpiece based on the ultimate Master Direct version (discovered in 2010). 　So why was it necessary to update that masterpiece? The previous album was certainly a masterpiece, but upon closer listening, several issues remained. This album has resolved every single one of them, making it the definitive album. 　The first noticeable difference is the improved sound pressure. While "GRAF ZEPPELIN" is a purely natural sounding album that doesn't waste any time on unnecessary sound pressure, the original master sounded a bit thin. This album has been enhanced (without compromising the natural feel in the slightest), and you can instantly feel the power. The attack of the performance, the power of Randy's guitar as it cuts through, and the sharpness of Ozzy's vocals that pierces your heart—everything is one or even two levels thicker than the previous release. The drums, in particular, are louder and more prominent, allowing you to experience the live atmosphere even more realistically. Randy's guitar's subtle nuances can now be tracked more accurately than ever before, and it's no exaggeration to say that the recording's inherent potential has finally been fully unlocked. [The best audience recording from the Randy era, even SBD is no problem] 　Next, the correction of the bandwidth down was extremely effective. On the previous release, there were several points where the sound suddenly became less clear. If you own "Zodiac 843," try listening from 4:30 into "Mr. Crowley," from 5:30 into "Revelation (Mother Earth)," and around 1:30 into "I Don't Know." You'll notice a sudden narrowing of the range and a muffled sound at these points (this is direct from the original master, so it's not dubbing degradation). GRAF ZEPPELIN painstakingly refines each of these and corrects them so that they seamlessly connect with the preceding and following bands. The sense of stability when listening through the album is dramatically improved. If you listen to this album alone, it's simply flawless, but those familiar with the previous albums will likely be surprised and ask, "Was it always this stable?" 　Another major effect was phase correction. Those who own the old "Zodiac 170" album will remember that on that album, the sound image, especially the vocals, was always leaning to the left, and there were even moments of shaky sound in tracks like "Over the Mountain." This album precisely corrects this discrepancy, and the sound image is now perfectly centered and stable. It may seem like just a matter of positioning, but after experiencing this album, when you go back to the old album, you'll feel an uncomfortable sensation of being constantly pulled to the left. Listening to it has been dramatically improved. 　The clear, direct sound image on the album completely transformed this work's position. The Milwaukee performance, previously considered "the best audience recording of '82," has now been elevated to "the best audience recording of the entire Randy era." And this isn't just a "audience recording." While there are also "BLOOMINGTON 1982 SOUNDBOARD" and "DEFINITIVE KALAMAZOO 1982 SOUNDBOARD," even these soundboard masterpieces are undeniably impressive. With a complete set list, performance, and sound, this album will likely continue to reign as the best recording of the Randy era for some time to come. [A miraculous full show featuring Randy and Don side 　by side] Such an exquisite sound is resurrected from the full show of the "DIARY OF A MADMAN Tour," which is configured differently from the official "TRIBUTE" album. Let's reorganize the set. ●Solo (8 songs + 3 songs) Blizzard of Oz: Mr. Crowley / Crazy Train / Revelation (Mother Earth) / Steal Away (The Night) / Suicide Solution / Goodbye to Romance / I Don't Know / No Bone Movies (*) ・Diary of a Madman: Over the Mountain (★) / Believer / Flying High Again ●Sabbath (3 songs) Iron Man / Children of the Grave / Paranoid *Note: Songs marked with "★" cannot be heard on the official "TRIBUTE." Songs marked with "*" are not included on the most recent soundboard, "BLOOMINGTON 1982." 　Opening with "Over the Mountain," not heard on "TRIBUTE," the album features Randy's fragile melodies and Don Airey's dazzling phrasing, complemented by the rock-solid ensemble of Rudy Sarzo and Tommy Aldridge's powerful rhythm section. This is a record of the band's peak, with everyone shining brightly. Don Airey has also fully integrated into the band, and his connection with Randy is evident throughout. The flow from "Revelation (Mother Earth)" to "Steal Away" is particularly noteworthy. While always impressive, this album's highlight is the raw individuality of Randy and Don's playing. Similarly, the collaboration between Randy and Don on "Goodbye To Romance" is superb, with its delicate melodic interplay striking to the heart. Throughout the album, you can fully enjoy the unique combination of Randy and Don. 　Sonic pressure, phase, and bandwidth balance. GRAF ZEPPELIN's mastering, pushed to the limits in every aspect, further sharpens the direct feel that has long been called "soundboard-quality." The "DIARY OF A MADMAN Tour" was a recording that even the most savvy of official recordings and soundboards could not match. This release is the ultimate definitive edition, going even further than its most powerful recording. The setlist, performance, and sound are impeccable—this is the ultimate album, where you can experience the 100% authentic performance of two geniuses, Randy Rhoads and Don Airey, side by side. Enjoy this unparalleled experience to your heart's content. ★ A superb audience recording of the "January 22, 1982 Milwaukee Performance." GRAF ZEPPELIN has refined the previous master-direct release, "MILWAUKEE 1982," to create a top-of-the-line update. The increased sound pressure clearly captures Randy's nuances, and the bandwidth dropout is seamlessly restored. It has been ranked up from "the best of '82" to "the best audience recording of the entire Randy era", and is the ultimate definitive edition that has evolved to a level that even the soundboard masterpieces "BLOOMINGTON 1982" and "DEFINITIVE KALAMAZOO 1982" are not an issue. (78:52) 01. Diary Of A Madman 02. Over The Mountain 03. Mr. Crowley 04. Crazy Train 05. Revelation 06. Steal Away (The Night) 07. Suicide Solution 08. Guitar Solo 09. Drum Solo 10. Goodbye To Romance 11. I Don't Know 12. No Bone Movies 13. Believer 14. Flying High Again 15. Iron Man 16. Children Of The Grave 17. Paranoid Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals Randy Rhoads - Guitar Rudy Sarzo - Bass Tommy Aldridge - Drums Don Airey - Keyboards