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Jason Mewes’ standout albums: the records that shaped Jay’s playlists and moods

Actor Jason Mewes picks six albums that map his listening habits — from the first tape he bought to the one he says he wishes he'd made — and explains how each fits into moments like flying, driving fast and funerals.

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King Diamond's Abigail was the first album Mewes bought and he calls it his "flying music."

He chooses Slayer's Reign In Blood as the metal album that balances heaviness with listenability.

Mewes says he wishes he'd made Ozzy Osbourne's Blizzard Of Ozz and wants it played at his funeral.

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Reign In Blood (1986) "I would say Slayer, because they're heavy but they're not too heavy. So, I would say I wish I made Blizzard Of Ozz because I think Black Sabbath and Ozzy are amazing, but I also think that Ozzy is known all over the place." OZZY OSBOURNE. When burning CDs came in, that was amazing to me, because I don't really like every song on an album!

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Find out more Access All Areas Quick Join The Club for quick access. Keep earning badges Explore ways to get more involved as a member. Abigail (1987) "My older brother used to buy all the tapes, and I learned what kind of metal I liked through him.

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