Label: Chameleon Records (US), D2-74816
Style: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Country: Aston, Birmingham, England (5 May 1948)
Time: 49:13
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 324 Mb
Musicians:
Ozzy Osbourne (vocals 3,7); Zakk Wylde (guitar 4); Bob Daisley (bass
3,7); Jack Bruce (bass & vocals 5,10); Eric Singer (drums 1,4).
Билл
сам записал партии ударных, вокал и фортепиано, но не на всех треках.
To date, since leaving Black Sabbath (the first time) in 1980, Bill Ward
has released precisely two full solo albums (plus the single
“Straws”). This is especially unfortunate, since both solo albums are
particularly fine pieces of work. The finest and most noteworthy was
his first, Ward One: Along the Way, released a decade after his Sabbath
departure. A long time in the making doesn’t begin to sum it up.
Aside
from some production issues (this album could use a nice, clear remix)
this is among the best solo products issued by any ex-member of Black
Sabbath, including Dio and Ozzy. It has its Sabbathesque moments (a few
crushing guitar chords, pounding drums, peacenik lyrics) but it truly
is an animal of its own. Bill Ward received a co-writing credit on
every original Black Sabbath song, and it’s clear why. The man has a
vivid imagination, creating swirling soundscapes of music. There is
nothing here that is outright commercial, nothing straightforward,
everything is just slightly fucked up. I think most likely it was Bill
that gave Black Sabbath its oddball experimental edge in the early
days. An edge they have lost now that they have given him the boot.
The
obvious standout track is “Bombers (Can Open Bomb Bays)”, the
thunderous single featuring none other than Ozzy himself on lead
vocals. But even that is strange and offputting, as the pitch of Ozzy’s
voice is manipulated in the mix, giving him an otherworldly sound at
times.
(full version: mikeladano.com/2012/11/26/review-bill-ward-ward-one-along-the-way-1990/)
01. (Mobile) Shooting Gallery (05:11)
02. Short Stories (01:06)
03. Bombers (Can Open Bomb Bays) (04:23)
04. Pink Clouds An Island (03:15)
05. Light Up The Candles (Let There Be Peace Tonight) (03:35)
06. Snakes And Ladders (06:35)
07. Jack's Land (04:41)
08. Living Naked (06:03)
09. Music For A Raw Nerve Ending (02:05)
10. Tall Stories (05:04)
11. Sweep (04:00)
12. Along The Way (03:09)
