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Never Say Die! [Original recording remastered]

~ Black Sabbath
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  • Audio CD (29 Jan 1996)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording remastered
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • ASIN: B000005RFN
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  VHS Tape
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 44,192 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Never Say Die
2. Johnny Blade
3. Junior's Eyes
4. Hard Road
5. Shock Wave
6. Air Dance
7. Over To You
8. Breakout
9. Swinging The Chain

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By the end of the '70s, though Black Sabbath remained a topconcert draw, its albums had become increasingly erratic and sub-par when compared to its earlier master works. Singer Ozzy Osbourne's growing disillusionment with the band had reached a boiling point, especially after it took so long to complete 1978's NEVER SAY DIE, the original line-up's final album. Though the album's title might suggest that the band had reconciled its differences (Osbourne had already left theband once previously, only to return shortly afterwards), the turmoil spilled over onto the recording.
The album-opening title track remains the record's best-known track, as it was featured on Ozzy's popular 1982 solo live album of Sabbath material, SPEAK OF THE DEVIL. Other hard rockers on thefirst half of the album, such as "Junior's Eyes" and "A Hard Road" prove to be standouts. The final deciding factor forOzzy's permanent split from the band occurred on the ensuing tour, when a hungry young band by the name of Van Halen opened the shows, continually blowing the headlining metal veterans off the stage.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Rough Diamond, 25 Sep 2000
This album wasn't particularly well received on its initial release in 1978. This was probably due to the unfinished feel the album had, with 'Breakout' and 'Swinging the Chain' failing to feature the vocals of the soon to depart Ozzy Osbourne. The swinging horn riffs and chaotic saxophone featured in the former must have had purists cringing. This album, however, contains what should be considered some of the finest songs Sabbath ever recorded. The weak finale of the album belies what is a storming opening salvo of 'Never Say Die', 'Johnny Blade' and 'Juniors Eyes' - a driving track with possibly one of Rock music's most addictive hooks in the chorus. This is Sabbath, Ozzy et al, in fine form. The album dips slightly with the less than indispensable 'Hard Road', before peaking again with the majestic 'Shock Wave'. The final piece of majesty is provided by the hauntingly melancholic 'Air Dance' before faltering with the less than convincing 'Over To You', followed by the aforementioned Osbourne-free closing tracks. It is easy to see why some fans may not have been happy with this record, the bellowing of Bill Ward in the final number rattling around the listener's head. But this should not detract from the excellence of the album's gems, which, incidentally, benefit from a crispness of production which previous Sabbath albums were not known for.The opening numbers alone are worth the 4 stars that I have given this album.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Criminally Overlooked Sabbath Opus, 17 Nov 2000
By barrie@bstrong.fsnet.co.uk (Hockley, Essex ,England) - See all my reviews
Okay so not regarded as a definitive Sabbath release, but the mighty behemoth lay before the worshipping hordes moments of musical might that compare to much of their earlier work. Iommi's guitar sound,(which had taken on a 'metallic' edge on Technical Ecstacy), continued to sear into the sonic stratosphere such as on the sublime 'Johnny Blade' and 'Shock Wave'. The former's ear bleeding intensity belied the notion that Sabbath had lost the plot at this time as the trademark savage riffery, rampaging drums and Mr.Osbourne's demonic vocals revisit former glories within a contemporary setting. The colossal 'Junior's Eyes', as one reviewer commented, contains a monumental chorus resplendent within the confines of yet another masterful Iommi riff that continued to distract from the personal conflicts within the Sabbath camp. Weaker moments and cracks in the band's resolve are in evidence in the shape of the needless and Ozzyless 'Breakout' and 'Swinging The Chain' providing ammunition for the detractors of 'Never Say Die'. But with the atmospheric 'Air Dance' and the Sabbath meets punk vibes of the title track, this album was undervalued and to this reviewer much improved on the over-produced 'Technical Ecstacy'. A fine epitaph to Sabbath Part 1...give it another go; you maybe pleasantly surprised!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars a must have for any true Black Sabbath fan, 27 Sep 2001
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This review is from: Never Say Die! [VINYL] (Vinyl)
The eighth and final album, (Never Say Die) by the original lineup of Black Sabbath was probably the bands most under rated piece of work, yet also their most experimental. Merging heavy metal with a touch of the newly born sounds of punk. This album strayed from the conventional Black Sabbath sound, a little less heavy and a little more noise is what gave the album that punk feel to the music. The title track Never Say Die and Johnny Blade are two examples of the bands originality when dealing with musical experimentation . The album also bostes other solid as metal tracks such as Juniors Eyes, Over To You and of course the masterpiece Air Dance which really solidifies this album as a true classic. This album is a must have for any true Black Sabbath fan.
By: Johnny Ferreira
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4.0 out of 5 stars Sabbath died?
At the outset, I must admit that "Never Say Die" is not Sabbath's best album. About to break up, the band had contractual obligations which resulted in an album that revealed... Read more
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