Audio CD review:
Thin Lizzy - Thin Lizzy

Thin Lizzy - Thin Lizzy

Band: Thin Lizzy Title: Thin Lizzy Rating: Release Date: 1990-06-22 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: The Friendly Ranger at Clontarf Castle - Thin Lizzy, Bell, Eric 2: Honesty Is No Excuse 3: Diddy Levine 4: Ray-Gun - Thin Lizzy, Bell, Eric 5: Look What the Wind Blew In 6: Eire 7: Return of the Farmer's Son 8: Clifton Grange Hotel 9: Saga of the Ageing Orphan 10: Remembering, Pt. 1 11: Dublin 12: Remembering, Pt. 2 (New Day) 13: Old Moon Madness 14: Things Ain't Workin' Out Down at the Farm

3.5 star debut The music lacks that ear catching dual guitar attack that is so easily defined as belonging to Lizzy, and the music is a bit softer, on occasion, and less hard rock than a melange of bluesy and folk rock. Early Thin Lizzy is a very different beast than the Lizzy that became famous, proto-metal gods. But while Lizzy haven't found their voice, they still write some interesting and, occasionally, heavy ("Look What the Wind Blew In") music. "Eire" is an album highlight, with its fairly slow beat and well done vocals over a background of soft guitar, as is "Clifton Grange Hotel"'s soulful, bluesy, and teasing guitar line. All in all, if you love Lizzy and want a fairly easy going, laid back experience, then this is a good choice. It has its hard rockin' moments (closer "Remembering" varies between ballad like verses and a hard rock, driving chorus), but it's not as aggressive as other albums. Rare Gem This unfortunately overlooked album is one which transcends all of time. I wont even waste time setting this up. Not at all what I was expecting when I finally purchased this along with 'Shades'. But I was enthralled and entranced from the first second that Phil opened his mouth, the first pick of Erics guitar and the first drum beat. And that feeling didn't leave me until the last note of 'Things aint workin "oueet" down at the farm' You know what I mean. . . While a strikingly different sound than the Thin Lizzy that everyone knows and loves, it is a secret jewell for the real Lynott and Lizzy fans. I only wish I had discovered it long ago, but much better late than never. As another reviewer stated. . it is one of those albums that grown on you the more you listen to it. There is so much depth to almost every track that you will hear startingly different layers each time you hear a song. By the 8th time all the way through I was hearing an entirely different album from the first time around and there was something spiritual about it. You may think that sounds corny, if so, buy the album and see for yourself. ESSENTIAL It surely highlights Philip's story telling ability. One of the best albums of all time. I feel that this record is highly overlooked mabye because it isn't the balls-out rocker that the band is known for even though the album rocks plenty. Deep, heartfelt, insightful music full of soul and stellar playing. Don't even think twice, purchase this classic! Skid Row really did the rock world a favor but kicking Philip out of the band. As a result, he formed Lizzy and put out some of the best hard rock of all time. . UNDERRATED and OVERLOOKED! It isn't a balls out rocker but every song is rich, deep and bursting with one emotion or another. This is an amazing album, pure and simple. It is also Phil at his story-telling best. Must be heard!. a real irish rock You must have this cd, Phil,Eric and Brian are simply great in this album. You can see a complete list of all Thin Lizzy discography, or go back to the Thin Lizzy tabs