On his ninth studio effort Ozzy proves that he has still got the metal which gave him the iconic status in the world of rock n' roll. The songs have the classic Ozzy touch which will atract hardcore fans and also cater to new listeners. This album is everything that Ozzy is, with the theme of songs alternating between the topics of war, politics and death. Ozzy doesn't disappoint even for a single bit with his songwriting skills and singing. Zakk Wylde adds his signature riffs to the songs and Rob Zombie's old Bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson provides the low end thunder. The title track Black Rain seems to be a re-vamped shadow of Sabbth-ic "War Pigs”, a complexly structured seven minute megalith "The Almighty Dollar". The songs on Black Rain go from lashing out at the government to fighting the personal demons, with Ozzy's signature power ballads like "Here For You" and Lay Your World on me". An essential listen for any Ozzy fan.