![]() That being said, “Shot In The Dark” is on another level. ![]() This is not to say that all of their albums sound the same, but rather to say that their floor is higher than the ceiling of many other bands. While many legacy acts have either given up on recording new music altogether, or tried too hard to change with the times, AC/DC has remained steadfast in their efforts. Time may have frayed the edges a bit, but the joy that it still brings you is deep-rooted. In some ways, they are like your favorite t-shirt that you just can’t bear to part with. If there is one band that you can count on to deliver the sound that is simultaneously current and nostalgic, it’s AC/DC. In a year where the world has been decimated and frozen in time by a pandemic, new AC/DC was just what the doctor ordered. But those challenges made a legendary act into something of an underdog with a comeback story. If Brian Johnson never left the band due to hearing issues, and if Malcolm Young was still alive, perhaps new AC/DC wouldn’t be so noteworthy. It is a testament to his greatness that he is still releasing music that you would absolutely want to hear in concert.ĭropping your first album in six years on Friday the 13th of 2020 may have seemed like a risky proposition if you are the superstitious type, but when your return is an event in and of itself, superstition be damned. This combination may have seemed a bit odd back in Ozzy’s wilder days, but at this moment in time, it’s a reminder that true legends remain relevant by evolving. Having Elton John’s voice contrasting with Ozzy just makes you appreciate the song even more. The lyrics are tinged with melancholy, but otherwise, “Ordinary Man” is in the same vein as songs like “Mama, I’m Coming Home,” “The Road To Nowhere,” and “You Can’t Kill Rock and Roll.” Hopefully, it isn’t because Ozzy sounds as good on this song as he did earlier on in his solo career. In light of the revelation about his health issues, “Ordinary Man” feels like a swan song of sorts. He didn’t need to release another album, or ever take the stage again for that matter, to be considered far beyond ordinary. And yet, listening to “Ordinary Man” (even before the Parkinson’s announcement), felt like he doesn’t fully acknowledge the indelible legacy that he has already left on the world. Ozzy never has been (nor will he ever be) and “Ordinary Man.” Since his debut 50 years ago with Black Sabbath, he has always been a larger-than-life figure, a true rock star if ever there was one. Given all of his recent health issues, the announcement didn’t come as a total shock, but the official prognosis made it a sad day for the rock world. It was the third single released, but for my money, it is not only the best song on the album, but arguably the best that the Prince Of Darkness has released in modern times.Įarly in 2020, Ozzy announced that he is suffering from Parkinson’s disease. “Ordinary Man” is the title track off of Ozzy Osbourne’s latest album. The list is designed as much for flow as it is for rankings.Īt the bottom of the page (beneath the reviews) is a listing of the songs in order. If 2020 proved anything, it’s that a number of artists with careers spanning several decades still have a lot left in the creativity tank.ĬLICK HERE to listen to Top 100 Hard Rock Songs of 2020. Because this was such an unusual year, we have decided to include one legendary artist that you might not expect to see on this list. ![]() This list covers the broad spectrum of hard rock (Active Rock, Classic Rock, Power Metal, Prog Rock, Punk, and beyond). In fact, many of the songs featured received no spins at all. Although a number of the songs featured on this list appeared on the Top 30 Octane Big ‘Uns Countdown Songs of 2020 and/or the Top 50 Active Rock Songs of 2020, Hard Rock Daddy’s TOP 100 HARD ROCK SONGS OF 2020 is not based on radio airplay. The rock and roll world exists well beyond the realm of Active Rock radio or the confines of North America. Both of the songs that tied were released at the same time, have a drastically different sound from each other, and were featured together on the HRD Radio Report during the year. This year, we have broken that rule for one particular artist by creating a tie. ![]() To do so, we have always limited this list to one song per album (even if there were multiple deserving tracks). The TOP 100 HARD ROCK SONGS OF 2020 is not only a musical recap of the year, but also a reflection of these unprecedented times.Īs has always been the tradition, our goal is to give readers the greatest possible variety of music. To say that 2020 was a year like any other would be a vast understatement.
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