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After Osbourne's supposed retirement, he regrouped with guitarist Steve Vai for a project originally titled "X-Ray." After the initial collaboration, Bob Daisley was brought in to continue writing with the two and Deen Castronovo was chosen as the drummer. This, however, was short lived, and Sharon informed them that the label had run out of money. Daisley, having known the Osbourne's for over 14 years, was immediately suspicious. According to him, the writing sessions had not gone very well and this was their way of avoiding the issue. Castronovo was extremely disappointed but Daisley informed him of his suspicions and felt that they were just trying to get rid of Vai. The only song from that collaboration to appear on ‘Ozzmosis’ is ‘My Little Man’. Another song from the collaboration can be found in instrumental form on Vai's 1996 album, ‘Fire Garden’. After regrouping and re-enlisting Zakk Wylde, Osbourne had the opportunity to work with Geezer Butler again after he left Black Sabbath and had a major falling out with long-time Osbourne rival Tony Iommi. Castronovo was indeed called back and the lineup was solidifed. There are slight differences between the records, with the only noticeable distinctions being the production fads of the time. ‘Ozzmosis’, his sixth solo studio album, isn't all that different from his previous two records, ‘No More Tears’ and ‘No Rest For The Wicked’, largely due to the still impressive skills of guitarist Zakk Wylde. However, even Wylde's prowess is diluted by the slick, modern-rock conscious production by Michael Beinhorn. Occasionally, the guitar is synthesized, which is indicative of the album's main flaw on the surface, the music is hard and loud, but it actually sounds smooth and processed. Furthermore, there's a distinct lack of fully formed songs and riffs, which is what really sinks the record. Osbourne can survive bad production, he has for most of his career, but he can't survive without having anything to sing. Track listing: 1. Perry Mason 2. I Just Want You 3. Ghost Behind My Eyes 4. Thunder Underground 5. See You On The Other Side 6. Tomorrow 7. Denial 8. My Little Man 9. My Jekyll Doesn't Hide 10. Old L.A. Tonight