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VMP 1242LP
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"When Thin Lizzy's Jailbreak was released on March 26, 1976, rock and roll was at a fascinating crossroads. The old-school dinosaurs who led '60s rock -- The Who, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones -- were still standing but limping along, already sounding like nostalgia acts to younger listeners. The next generation of arena-rock groups -- Aerosmith, Kiss, Black Sabbath -- were grounded in a more flamboyant, 'party till you puke' sensibility that would soon be subsumed by the ascendent heavy metal movement. Jailbreak would prove as foundational to the future sound of metal as AC/DC's High Voltage or Motörhead's Motörhead, just as Thin Lizzy's no-nonsense musical approach informed the sensibility of punk." 180 gram vinyl, on "overmaster orange" color. Lacquers cut by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio. Listening Notes booklet by Steven Hyden. Art Print by Jim Fitzpatrick.
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RANDB 137LP
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Nine tracks recorded for German TV in 1973 give a fascinating insight onto how Thin Lizzy would develop into one of the world's biggest rock'n'roll bands. This three-piece line-up emphasized their roots in blues and folk, illustrated by two versions of hit single "Whiskey In the Jar." Four of the tracks included here were not included in the studio LPs that the band released at this time. Recording quality is very good. The LP comes with full credits and extensive sleevenotes.
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KREMLIN 001LP
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"A must for all Thin Lizzy fans out there, Selected BBC Peel Sessions digs into the vast vault of the band's Peel Sessions to present the best of the best, and you know that's a lot when talking about Phil Lynott and his bandmates, known for being one of the best live bands (in and out of the studio) ever. Ten mind blowing tracks of pure Lizzy bliss ranging from 1973 to 1977, with amazing sound and beautiful art, what are you waiting for?"
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"Thin Lizzy's second album is a nod to the past: Shades of Blue and Orphanage were former outfits of two of the band's members, their names combined to create an oddly evocative image -- especially when combined with a sepia-tinted image cover of three small, shoeless children intended to represent vocalist Phil Lynott, guitarist Eric Bell, and drummer Brian Downey. Looking back is a common theme of the LP. The soft, sensitive 'Sarah' was written for Phil Lynott's grandmother who raised him in lieu of his absent mother. It's an album that challenges your perceptions about a group you think you have nailed down through future singles 'Jailbreak,' 'The Boys Are Back in Town,' and 'Whisky in the Jar.' Here, 'I Don't Want to Forget How to Jive' sees the band try their hand at rockabilly, and 'Chatting Today' evokes the emotive performances of Richie Havens. As a whole, Shades of a Blue Orphanage presents a version of the band that places its foundations beyond the hard rock for which the group is famous. The preposterously titled 'The Rise and Dear Demise of the Funky Nomadic Tribes,' which opens the LP, epitomizes this, including tribal beats, funky guitars, and Lynott singing in full soul-power mode. It's begging to be sampled, like the group's contemporary -- but incognito -- work as Funky Junction, under which name they released Funky Junction Play A Tribute To Deep Purple the same year. Those who prefer Thin Lizzy in more recognizable form will find things to love, too: 'Buffalo Gal' is as restrained as a song with an insistent, descending riff could ever be, and 'Call the Police' is a bluesy swagger that shows off Lynott's talent for describing life on the gritty streets of the Republic of Ireland's much-romanticized capital city. The record culminates in the world-weary title track with a chorus that cuts straight to the bone: 'It's true blue, Irish blue.' Released in 1972, just three years after the band formed in Dublin, it's fair to say that Shades of a Blue Orphanage represents a group on the move, still finding their feet, and possibly bending to the will of a record label who didn't quite know what to do with a multiracial, multi-faith rock band from a sectarian country. Sales of their debut album, Thin Lizzy, had been poor, and Shades of a Blue Orphanage wasn't the one to turn their fortunes around. Still, it's fascinating listening for even those with a passing interest in their history." Pressed on 180-gram vinyl.
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