About the Song
Released as a bonus track on certain editions of No More Tears (1991), “Party with the Animals” is pure, unleashed Ozzy Osbourne — chaotic, tongue-in-cheek, and built for volume. This track doesn’t aim for subtlety or deep introspection like some of his ballads. Instead, it’s a hard-hitting, fast-paced rocker that celebrates excess and rebellion in a way that only Ozzy can.
Musically, the song roars from the first second. With Zakk Wylde’s chugging guitar riffs, punchy drums, and Ozzy’s signature snarling vocals, “Party with the Animals” is all about energy. It calls back to the heavy metal spirit of the early ’80s while embracing the polished production that marked his early ’90s output. Though not a part of the standard No More Tears album lineup, the track still fits the era — full of loudness, bravado, and adrenaline.
Lyrically, it’s a tongue-in-cheek celebration of rock ‘n’ roll’s wild lifestyle, almost cartoonish in its depiction of outlandish behavior. But that’s the point — Ozzy never took himself too seriously, and this song plays into his infamous persona with a wink. It’s not a philosophical deep dive — it’s about throwing the rulebook out the window and letting loose in a world that’s too often buttoned-up.
For fans of the louder, more irreverent side of Ozzy, “Party with the Animals” is a must-hear. It’s the auditory equivalent of smashing a hotel TV out the window — reckless, loud, and weirdly charming in its commitment to chaos. While it might not have received the same spotlight as some of his other tracks, it still packs the punch and attitude that makes Ozzy a legend of unapologetic rock energy.