Fretplay.com Thin Lizzy CD reviews Thin Lizzy guitar tabs Thin Lizzy CD reviews Thin Lizzy tabs Jailbreak


Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak Audio CD

A fair review of the Thin Lizzy "Jailbreak" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Thin Lizzy reviews here, or go back to the Thin Lizzy tabs.

Thin Lizzy Band: Thin Lizzy
Title: Jailbreak
Rating:
Release Date: 1990-04-20
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Jailbreak 2: Angel From the Coast 3: Running Back 4: Romeo and the Lonely Girl 5: Warriors 6: Boys Are Back in Town 7: Fight or Fall 8: Cowboy Song 9: Emerald

Warriors
LIZZY are an often overlooked band that every rock fan should check out. most people know THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN, but if you only know that song you need to check out the whole cd.


Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak
Most of us recall the first single from that album "The Boys Are Back In Town". Jailbreak was the album that broke Thin Lizzy in America. I have often wondered why they didn't achieve a higher level of success, and with the untimely death of frontman Phil Lynott, we will never know if they could have become as famous as, oh, lets say Aerosmith - another band with twin lead guitarists.
Standout tracks on this album are the title track, "Jailbreak" (great guitar work on this one and a nice riff as well), "Warriors" (a blistering guitar solo in the middle that will make your ears bleed), the afore mentioned first single "The Boys Are Back In Town" (great hook in the chorus), and "Emerald" (an Irish war chant?? listen to those pounding drums). There are also several tracks that just don't seem to fit with the concept of this album. "Angel From The Coast", "Running Back", and "Romeo And The Lonely Girl", all seem to be in the vein of a torch song - lonely hearts and lost loves. What does that have to do with the concept of interstellar freedom fighters, but then perhaps the concept here was more in the minds of the record company executives than those of the band. "Cowboy Song" is another stand out track with good guitar work and a chance for Phil to stretch his singing abilities, but again - how does this fit into the concept? "Fight Or Fall" is another track that seems a little out of place. I think it may be Lynott's attempt at the Soul/R&B genre (Phil was biracial if you remember). It's not a bad song, but it seems out of place here. Bottom line on this one is if you liked "The Boys Are Back In Town" then go ahead and buy this CD. You won't likely be dissapointed. .


What 70s rock was all about
I'd heard it before, many years ago, and knew TBABIT very well from the radio. Excellent album. After I heard the title track used in a commercial, I just had to pick this one up. Possibly my favorite driving album.
.


Sweet memories
It's a great album and still fresh and exciting. This album was the first one Thin Lizzy album I heard in my life, and this was almost 25 years ago. I enjoy it very much.


Hey you, good lookin' female...come 'ere
Lynott was one of those rare individuals. All Thin Lizzy is worth delving into. The fact that all you ever hear is the boys are back in town is just downright criminal. They have such an impressive catalog. Great dual guitar sound, great drummer, great songwriting. Faves are this album, Live & Dangerous, and Johnny The Fox. .


You can see a complete list of all Thin Lizzy discography, or go back to the Thin Lizzy tabs. There is also a good guide on how to read guitar tabs here.

Search guitar tabs

#ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
[ Search tabs | Guitar tabs | Bass tabs |
Easy guitar tabs | Guitar solo tabs |
Acoustic guitar tabs | Guitar chords |
How to read guitar tabs ]
Forum topics
Music forums
- Bands and artists - Songwriting and lyrics - Tablature talk - Promote your band
Instrument forums
- Guitar basics - Gear & accessories - Bass guitar
Community
- The pit - Site Feedback - Reviews
[ User survey | About us | Privacy statement ]