Thin Lizzy Release Classic Album Selection Box Set
Monday, 18 June 2012
Written by Jon Stickler
Thin Lizzy is one of rock music’s most recognisable names. The fiery Dublin band exploded onto the scene with a fresh sound, look and attitude. Lead by the incomparable Phil Lynott, the band reached many peaks and influenced generations of musicians with classic tracks such as 'Jailbreak', 'The Boys Are Back In Town', 'Still In Love With You', 'Cold Sweat', 'Emerald' and 'Don’t Believe A Word'.
Most rock historians would agree the pinnacle of their commercial success was in 1983, followed by the bands’ premature demise, as they played their last gig in September of 1984. Just two years later, the world was shocked when singer/bassist and founding member Phil Lynott passed away at the age of thirty six. Twenty five years have passed, the world has changed, but the amazing body of work that is Thin Lizzy still retains all of its vibrancy and influence.
Now following one of their most successful tours to date which is still going strong through 2012, Thin Lizzy have released the ultimate box set featuring all their hit albums:
'Nightlife'
'Nightlife' is the fourth studio album by Irish band Thin Lizzy, released in 1974, and produced by Ron Nevison and Phil Lynott. It features the hit singles ‘Still in Love with You’, ‘Philomena’ and ‘Sha La La’
'Fighting'
'Fighting' is the fifth studio album, released in 1975. After spending four albums trying to find their niche, the band finally forged an identifiable sound with hit singles 'Rosalie' and 'For Those Who Love To Live'.It set the stage for the big commercial breakthrough of the follow-up album, 'Jailbreak'.
1. 'Rosalie' (Bob Seger) – 3:11
2. 'For Those Who Love to Live' (Brian Downey, Phil Lynott) – 3:08
3. 'Suicide' (Lynott) – 5:12
4. 'Wild One' (Lynott) – 4:18
5. 'Fighting My Way Back' (Lynott) – 3:12
6. 'King's Vengeance' (Scott Gorham, Lynott) – 4:08
7. 'Spirit Slips Away' (Lynott) – 4:35
8. 'Silver Dollar' (Brian Robertson) – 3:26
9. 'Freedom Song' (Gorham, Lynott) – 3:32
10. 'Ballad of a Hard Man' (Gorham) – 3:14
'Jailbreak'
'Jailbreak' released in 1976. It proved to be the band's commercial breakthrough in the US. The singles include 'Jailbreak' and 'The Boys Are Back in Town', the latter being Thin Lizzy's biggest hit to date. The album achieved Gold status in the UK, Canada and the US.
1. 'Jailbreak' – 4:01
2. 'Angel from the Coast' (Lynott, Brian Robertson) – 3:03
3. 'Running Back' – 3:13
4. 'Romeo and the Lonely Girl' – 3:55
5. 'Warrior' (Lynott, Scott Gorham) – 4:09
6. 'The Boys Are Back in Town' – 4:27
7. 'Fight or Fall' – 3:45
8. 'Cowboy Song' (Lynott, Brian Downey) – 5:16
9. 'Emerald' (Gorham, Downey, Robertson, Lynott) – 4:03
'Johnny The Fox'
'Johnny The Fox' released in 1976. 'Johnny the Fox' continued Lizzy’s rise to iconic status. 'Don't Believe a Word' was a British hit single, and the album achieved gold status again.
1. 'Johnny' – 4:18
2. 'Rocky' (Brian Downey, Scott Gorham, Lynott) – 3:43
3. 'Borderline' (Lynott, Brian Robertson) – 4:37
4. 'Don't Believe a Word' – 2:18
5. 'Fools Gold' – 3:53
6. 'Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed' (Downey, Gorham, Lynott) – 3:36
7. 'Old Flame' – 3:05
8. 'Massacre' (Downey, Gorham, Lynott) – 3:01
9. 'Sweet Marie' (Gorham, Lynott) – 3:58
10. 'Boogie Woogie Dance' – 3:06
'Bad Reputation'
'Bad Reputation' is the eighth studio album released in 1977. The singles ‘Bad Reputation’ and ‘Dancing In The Moonlight’ once again proved hit in the British charts. 'Bad Reputation' like the previous two albums reached Gold Status again in the UK
1. 'Soldier of Fortune' – 5:18
2. 'Bad Reputation' (Brian Downey, Scott Gorham, Lynott) – 3:09
3. 'Opium Trail' (Downey, Gorham, Lynott) – 3:58
4. 'Southbound' – 4:27
5. 'Dancing in the Moonlight (It's Caught Me in Its Spotlight)' – 3:26
6. 'Killer Without a Cause' (Gorham, Lynott) – 3:33
7. 'Downtown Sundown' – 4:08
8. 'That Woman's Gonna Break Your Heart' – 3:25
9. 'Dear Lord' (Gorham, Lynott) – 4:26
'Black Rose'
'Black Rose' Released in 1979 was another game changer for the band, it has been described as one of the band's 'greatest, most successful albums'. Achieving gold status once again and shooting to Number 2 in the UK charts it truly cemented Thin Lizzy as one of the biggest bands in rock music and the world.
1. 'Do Anything You Want To' (Lynott) – 3:53
2. 'Toughest Street In Town' (Lynott, Gorham, Moore) – 4:01
3. 'S&M' (Lynott, Downey) – 4:05
4. 'Waiting For An Alibi' (Lynott) – 3:30
5. Sarah' (Lynott, Moore) – 3:33
6. 'Got To Give It Up' (Lynott, Gorham) – 4:24
7. 'Get Out Of Here' (Lynott, Midge Ure) – 3:37
8. 'With Love' (Lynott) – 4:38
9. 'Róisín Dubh (Black Rose): A Rock Legend' (Lynott, Moore) – 7:06
The new Thin Lizzy box set is available now.
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