{"product_id":"black-sabbath-never-say-die-cd","title":"Black Sabbath - Never Say Die [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe original Black Sabbath line-up signed off in style with Never Say Die!, their eighth studio album, presented here on CD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1978, it was the final studio album featuring Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward together until their reunion decades later. Recorded during a turbulent period, the album finds the band stretching beyond their trademark doom with jazz touches, horns and keyboards, leading to a sound that is more varied and adventurous than its reputation suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe title track \"Never Say Die\" is a punchy, upbeat rocker with a big, defiant chorus. \"Johnny Blade\" mixes synth flourishes with gritty storytelling about a street-corner tough, while \"A Hard Road\" rides a stomping, communal singalong chorus that sounds like a band refusing to give up. \"Air Dance\" drifts into jazzy, piano-led territory few would expect from Sabbath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIommi's riffs remain heavy and inventive throughout, and Butler and Ward lock into grooves that swing as much as they crush. Don Airey's keyboards add colour without ever softening the blow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans exploring the full arc of the Ozzy years, Never Say Die! is a fascinating, overlooked closing chapter that rewards a fresh listen with its sheer variety and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57453237502257,"sku":"081227946593","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/2026\/7313\/files\/1200x1200bb_a355d3c4-255d-4a11-a0c2-51ef6e54cd20.jpg?v=1794228771","url":"https:\/\/vinyl.com\/products\/black-sabbath-never-say-die-cd","provider":"Vinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}