Book of Shadows

by Zakk Wylde

Overview

After spending several years with Ozzy Osbourne and recording one album with the heavy Southern rock trio Pride & Glory, guitarist Zakk Wylde released his debut solo album, Book of Shadows, in June of 1996. Naturally, the album is a guitar showcase, with each song boasting a dazzling guitar solo or two. That much was expected. What is a surprise is the musical diversity apparent throughout the album. Wylde does kick out some heavy riff-driven rockers, but he also detours into blues, country, and folk on occasion. That diversity ensures that Book of Shadows is more listenable for the average listener than most guitarist-led albums. However, Wylde's songwriting skills remain weak; although the playing is memorable, the melodies rarely are. Nevertheless, there's enough prime instrumental work here to make it a very worthwhile listen for guitar aficionados and a few of the tracks should satiate fans of straight-ahead heavy boogie rock. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	10/01/2021
Label:	Eone / Spv
UPC:	0634164644925
Rank:	21399

Tracks

1. Between Heaven and Hell
2. Sold My Soul
3. Road Back Home
4. Way Beyond Empty
5. Throwin' It All Away
6. What You're Look'n For
7. Dead as Yesterday
8. Too Numb to Cry
9. The Things You Do
10. 1,000,000 Miles Away
11. I Thank You Child
12. Evil Ways
13. The Color Green
14. Peddlers of Death

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Zakk Wylde   Primary Artist,Bass,Piano,Vocals,Harmonica,Keyboards,Guitar (Bass),Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background)
Black Label Society   Primary Artist
Mike Lewis   Conductor
John Sambataro   Vocals (Background)
Joe Vitale   Drums,Piano,Keyboards,Drums (Snare)
James LoMenzo   Bass,Guitar (Bass)

Technical Credits

Zakk Wylde   Composer,Artwork,Cover Art Concept
Ryan Freeland   Mixing Assistant
Ron Albert   Engineer,Producer,Assistant Engineer
Mike Lewis   String Arrangements
Howard Albert   Engineer,Producer,Assistant Engineer
Katrina Dickson   Photography
Eric Dinyer   Illustrations
Frank Cesarano   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Barbaranne Wylde   Cover Art Concept
Dave Donnelly   Mastering
REY International   Design,Art Direction
Bob Clearmountain   Mixing
Erich Gobel   Assistant Engineer
Greg Goldman   Engineer