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Ronnie James Dio-A Comprehensive List
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ElfElf by Elf
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The first Elf album and first hearing of Ronnie (when he was Ronald Padavona). A very seventies rock album. Good.
The Elf AlbumsThe Elf Albums by Ronnie James Dio & Elf
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This CD contains the second and third Elf releases (Carolina County Ball & Trying to Burn the Sun). I have CCB but not TBS. Great music and Ronnie in great form.
Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] by Rainbow
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The first release of Rainbow. Contains some of the best lyrics out there.
RisingRising by Rainbow
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Great sophomore album. Lyrics great, guitar excellent. Amazing!
Long Live Rock 'n' RollLong Live Rock 'n' Roll by Rainbow
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Have never heard this album and I am dissapointed in my self. But hear good things about it.
On StageOn Stage by Rainbow
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Don't own this album. It's live and I am not that into Live albums.
Heaven And HellHeaven And Hell by Black Sabbath
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Great Black Sabbath album and some of Ronnie's greatest lyrics.
Mob RulesMob Rules by Black Sabbath
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Again Dio at his best.
Live EvilLive Evil by Black Sabbath
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Don't own it but it contains Ronnie doing some classic Black Sabbath songs.
DehumanizerDehumanizer by Black Sabbath
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Haven't bought this yet but I hear conflicting things about it. You either love it or not, I guess.
Holy DiverHoly Diver by Dio
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Dio's first solo effort. Great 80's style metal. The best songs are "Holy Diver" and "Rainbow in the Dark."
The Last in LineThe Last in Line by Dio
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Sophomore album and a great as the first. "Egypt (The Chains are On)" are some of Dio's best lyrics ever.
Sacred HeartSacred Heart by Dio
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"Sacred Heart" and "Rock 'N' Roll Children" are the stand out tracks. Great album.
IntermissionIntermission by Dio
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Long out of print and I keep wondering why?!
Dream EvilDream Evil by Dio
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Not his best album. "Night People" and "I Could Have Been a Dreamer" are the stand out tracks.
Lock up the WolvesLock up the Wolves by Dio
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Another so-so album. "Born on the Sun" and the title track are good songs.
Strange HighwaysStrange Highways by Dio
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Not a great album. Really hard edged. But it is better than Angry Machines.
Angry MachinesAngry Machines by Dio
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Probably his worst solo album. I can never get into it. It is very moody and too dark.
Inferno: Last In LineInferno: Last In Line by Dio
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Haven't heard any of this album.
MagicaMagica by Dio
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Great concept album. Refreshing from Angry Machines.
The Very Beast of DioThe Very Beast of Dio by Dio
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A collection of Dio's Warner Bros. days.
Killing the DragonKilling the Dragon by Dio
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Great return to form. "Guilty," "Killing the Dragon," and "Cold Feet" are the stand out tracks.
Stand Up and Shout: The Dio AnthologyStand Up and Shout: The Dio Anthology by Ronnie James Dio
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Mostly the same songs as Very Beast Of. Some different songs from WB era and Elf, Rainbow, and Black Sabbath songs thrown in there for good measure.
Master of the MoonMaster of the Moon by Dio
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An amazing album along the lines of Killing the Dragon. Stand out tracks: "Master of the Moon," "The Man Who Would Be King," and "Shiver."
The Dio YearsThe Dio Years by Black Sabbath
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A collection of the Black Sabbath albums with Ronnie. Includes some new studio tracks.