No More Tears

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No More Tears is the sixth studio album by the English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne. Released on 17 September 1991, the album charted at number 17 on the UK Albums Chart<ref name="GB">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and number seven on the US Billboard 200 albums chart.<ref name="album">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> No More Tears spawned four singles which reached the top ten of the US Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, including the number two "Mama, I'm Coming Home",<ref name="singles">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and the Grammy-winning track "I Don't Want to Change the World".<ref name="award">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Along with 1980's Blizzard of Ozz it is one of Osbourne's two best-selling solo albums in North America, having been certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA<ref name="RIAA">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and double platinum by CRIA.<ref name="CRIA">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It was Osbourne's final album to feature drummer Randy Castillo and longtime bassist and songwriter Bob Daisley.

Background

Guitarist Zakk Wylde contributed songwriting to the album, while Motörhead bassist/vocalist Lemmy Kilmister wrote the lyrics for six songs; however, only four were used on the album.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Although Mike Inez appeared in the album's videos and promotional tours, long-time Osbourne collaborator Bob Daisley plays bass on the entire album. Inez is credited as a writer for the title track; although he does not perform on the actual recording, the intro bass riff was composed by him.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The 2002 reissue of No More Tears featured two additional tracks entitled "Don't Blame Me" and "Party with the Animals". Both tracks had originally been released in 1991 as B-sides. The version of "Don't Blame Me" on the 2002 reissue contains a different set of lyrics than the original b-side. The original b-side version can be found on the single and the original Japanese pressing of the CD.

According to professional wrestler and Fozzy lead singer Chris Jericho, when asked about the title of the song "A.V.H.", Osbourne told him it stands for "Aston Villa Highway", a homage to the football team he and his Black Sabbath bandmates followed as young men growing up in Birmingham.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Reception

No More Tears received positive reviews from critics, and is considered to be one of Osbourne's best albums. Loudwire ranked the album No. 22 on their list of "Top 90 Hard Rock + Metal Albums of the '90s".<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Ultimate Classic Rock included No More Tears on their list "Top 100 '90s Rock Albums".<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> They also considered it to be Osbourne's third best album, only behind his first two solo albums Blizzard of Ozz (1980) and Diary of a Madman (1981).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Classic Rock also considered it to be Osbourne's third best album.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Track listing

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Personnel

• Ozzy Osbourne – vocals
• Zakk Wylde – guitars
• Bob Daisley – bass
• John Sinclair – keyboards
• Randy Castillo – drums
• Michael Inez – bass (credited, but does not play on album), inspiration/musical direction. Bass on live tracks 20–24 30th Anniversary edition
• Terry Nails – bass (tracks 14–18 30th Anniversary edition)

Production

• Duane Baron – producer, engineer
• John Purdell – producer, engineer
• Michael Bosley – engineer
• Michael Wagener – mixing
• Bob Ludwig – mastering
• Matt Mahurin – cover photography

2002 reissue information

• Bruce Dickinson – reissue executive producer
• Chris Athens – mastering at Sterling Sound

Charts

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Chart (1991–1992)	Peak position
European Albums Chart<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>	26
Finnish Albums (The Official Finnish Charts)<ref name=FINI>Template:Cite book</ref>	8
Japanese Albums (Oricon)<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>	12

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Chart (2021–2025)	Peak position
Croatian International Albums (HDU)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	39
Greek Albums (IFPI)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	11
Hungarian Physical Albums (MAHASZ)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	40
Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	40
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	63
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	11

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