THIN LIZZY

But since it ain't there 'Shades' because it holds out the promise of strange other career Phil might have had

It's a good record – but there are certainly elements that found their way into Thin Lizzy proper. For instance, the title track exudes the kind of languid young ruffians nostalgia of which he became rock's foremost practitioner later in his career. Not usually with mellotron tho.

And yes, I'm going thru their entire catalogue.

UK Tour '75 smokes btw.

Tons of these songs have become major earworms for me over the past few weeks. "Southbound," "It's Getting Dangerous," "Bad Reputation..." Amazing stuff.

Man I love Southbound

That song's been in my head lately too.

listening to Black Rose an it's oh so good. those guitar harmonies are so developed and smooth, and even though there's heavy guitar work all over this, it sounds so 'happy' and fun.

plus there weren't enough baritone vocalists like Lynott (and still aren't). I've always loved teh Lizzy style of "chunk-chunk" riff on their uptempo numbers.

obv "Got to Give It up" is anything but happy but it's gripping and well written/performed.

Opium Trail kills.
― Naive Teen Idol, Tuesday, October 15, 2013 2:45 AM (9 months ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

Jailbreak through Bad Reputation a run of perfect albums.

DON'T STICK YER SIGN ON ME, I AIN'T GOT NO LABEL

(I'm not sure why Black Rose hasn't clicked with me yet, but rest assured that once it does I will return to this thread to defy you once again)

This'll keep ya busy

http://dangerousminds.net/comments/your_new_car_jam_one_hour_and_twelve_minute_megamix_of_just_the_guitar_solo

when i'm tired of acca dacca, i let my neighbours listen to thin lizzy. i sang 'the boys are back in town' at an open mic last night for a giggle. had the entire pub singing along - all nine patrons. i recently learned that phil lynott's mum used to manage a (then) hotel on the next street from me, here in manchester - the song is purportedly about a gang who used to frequent it. the building still stands. pop fact!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quality_Street_Gang