Live And Dangerous

A live Thin Lizzy album is not high on my list of things I want to listen to. The music is pretty middle of the road and this album lacked the energy of most good live albums. Turns out, that's because Thin Lizzy straight up cheated and overdubbed a bunch of the parts after the fact. So it's only kinda live. The result is a the audio equivalent of flat beer. You can taste what it should be and it'll deliver alcohol... But it's just not enjoyable.

"Is there anyone here with a little Irish in them ?" Crowd screams yeh. "Any of the girls want a little more in Irish in them"

I'm not a fan of this one. There is so much guitar/bass/drums music from the 70s, I really had enough of it. I can only remember fondly or listen to G/B/D bands that had something really special (originality or virtuoso musicians). And this isn't the case with this group and album. Yeah the guitar, bass and drums are good but there are many better and moreover there is nothing original about the instrument playing or songwriting that makes me want to keep listening. The 70s had guitar phenoms so good they could that they could make a band that's not original stand out. Jimmy Page was so good he made Led Zep good. (Overplayed to the point I can't listen to them anymore but that's another story). The guitars don't get Thin LIz there. The bass player is also good but what is he doing that Entwistle hadn't done years earlier and a lot better? The drummer's slapping the gong at the end of Southbound puts a cherry on my point that they are followers rather than leaders. I thought even Kiss was ringing the gong before Thin Liz. How embarrassing is that? I'm was a little surprised to learn there are two guitar players but I did hear duelling solos. This would have been fun to see in concert but having two guitars also gives the opportunity for consistently good rhythm and there is really not much rhythm guitar to get excited about. I planned to listen until they played Boys are Back in Town but ended up listening to it all. Unfortunately, I was reminded of the worst part of 70s rock concerts: the tiresome drum solo. The 2+ minutes of TL's drum solo are minutes I will not get back and could've spent listening to more of the 1001 albums I need to listen to. Fothermucker! Apologies to any TL fans out there. Also apologies in advance to fans of "The Song Remains the Same" if that's on the 1001. That bad boy will get max 1 star based solely on the length of the drum solo.

Glorious, seemingly effortless hard rock. Some absolute classic tracks. Fave track - on this play through, "Massacre" really jumped out at me. Tends to get overshadowed by their more well known tunes, but it landed for me this time...

A double live album that's pulled from several different shows and later overdubbed is bound to be rather unenjoyable, and that's before considering that it's mediocre 70s rock. I have no idea how this made anybody's list of essential albums. Completely disposable. Best track: Massacre

Listened Before? N Holy S**T! What an amazing introduction to Thin Lizzy. This live album is an absolute masterpiece from beginning to end. Banger after banger lined up in a row. The lead guitar is absolutely face-melting in every song, and the band's energy is full-tilt. I am unsure how I have basically completely missed this band until now. Everyone knows "The Boys are Back in Town", and I was familiar with "Jailbreak" but every other song here is wonderful as well. I see no real cons here. This will be my first 5-star album. Added to Library? Y Songs added to Playlist - The Boys are Back in Town

I was already predisposed to enjoying the tough guy streetwalker tracks that still get radio play, and the slower more romantic songs are well done even if they're not my preference, but the more intense songs about historical violence that Iron Maiden basically took wholesale blew me away (and sure enough, as I write this I discover that Maiden actually did in fact record a cover of Massacre). They're lucky this album kicks as much ass as it does, or I would've been more upset about the blatant overdubbing. Key Tracks: Emerald, Massacre, Cowboy Song

Let's just get this right out of the way early: Huey Lewis is on this album, playing harmonica on "Baby Drives Me Crazy". So this automatically gets 2 stars just for that surprising little nugget. And I'm not especially a Huey Lewis fan at all. Thin Lizzy gets my consideration as one of the more underrated bands of all-time. Most people only know them for "The Boys Are Back In Town" (a stellar version of which appears here as part of a seamless one-two punch with "Cowboy Song"). Most of Thin Lizzy's output holds up quite well. I don't usually like live albums, but I love this one. I wouldn't be upset to also find the Jailbreak album on this list. Apparently there's a sector of folks who immediately dismiss this album, claiming it's "overdubbed". Don't ALL Live albums have overdubs? The only unpolished live albums are bootlegs. And down at Dino's Bar'n'Grill the drink will flow and blood will spill, and if the boys wanna fight, you better let 'em.

This is the kind of music that got me into music in the first place. Rock guitar and great hooks. Will be listening to this album a lot.

I have checked, and this is the only Thin Lizzy album on this list. So, outside of a comparison I made in the KISS review, this is the only mildly public chance I might have to discuss Thin Lizzy. I should try to make it a good one. Thin Lizzy are my Dad’s favourite band. As such, I have grown up listening to their music in a way I have not listened to any other music. They are an integral part of my musical education, one of the reasons why I picked up the guitar as an instrument. And as such I am approached this listening of Live And Dangerous with more scrutiny than I would most other albums on this list. And that scrutiny is not affecting the listening experience in any bit. This is one of the great, if not the greatest, examples of the live double album that bands in the 70’s put out with worrying regularity. The band is on as tight a form as a loosely funky, bluesy, semi-improvisational Rock group could be. All of the playing is exceptional, all of the solo’s are exceptional, all of it is emblematic of tight group of sympatico musicians performing to their highest standard. There’s a controversy about how much of Live And Dangerous was overdubbed, and the obvious answer to the problem is that ‘all live albums are overdubbed, why does it matter so specifically in this case?’ but, in Lizzy’s case, the problem has been answered. There was a subsequent live album released called Still Dangerous, which was a full concert recording from the concerts that Live And Dangerous was taken from, with no overdubs. And guess what? It’s as good as Live And Dangerous is. It has the same energy levels, the same dynamics, the same virtuosity, that made Live And Dangerous such a good record. And let’s not forget the figure without whom the whole thing would fall apart. If Iggy Pop is the consummate Punk front man, Phil Lynott should be in the conversation as consummate Hard Rock front man, partly because he’s the only Hard Rock guy whose sex appeal I have no problem with. Robert Plant would spend too much time talking about Lord of the Rings, Steven Tyler the less said about the better, I would fuck Ozzy but that’s just because I think it’d be a story. That leaves Lynott, who was both incredibly attractive, effortlessly cool and charismatic, and also as a black Irish man, the eternal outsider, which further added to a sense of style and mystery to his persona. And Lynott wouldn’t have been as sexy if he weren’t also so damned talented. The songwriting is immaculate, full of Irish-American mythology and character pieces, written with the style of the best Gaelic sages, and the heartbreaking irony of the best American songwriters. Live And Dangerous is a great representation of what it feels like to be in the crowd of a good Rock gig, with all of the sweaty exuberance, excitement and euphoria that goes along with it. And the songs, and the solos, and the writing, and the performances, and the arrangements, and the guest stars, and, and, and…

What a live album, what a voice. I can't believe I had gone my whole life without listening to Dancing in the Moonlight. Never making that mistake again

Boys are back, Rosalie, Don't believe a word, Cowboy Song, Whiskey, Still in love, Dancing, Jailbreak

Awesome album. Such a distinctive sound both musically and vocally. Dancing in the moonlight is the best song amongst many great songs. It kind of reminded me of a Van song, who was idolised by Phil Lynott and whose bandmates in Them, later joined Thin Lizzy.

I tend to not love live albums unless there is something really unique in the performance. This one, being a double album, I found to drag on a bit toward the end. I liked the 4 song run between "Dancing in the Moonlight" and "Johnny the Fox," gravitating more toward the slower songs.

Legendary.

Music I listened to growing up. Still like it.

Ok, now i get it with Thin Lizzy. Their studio albums leave a lot to be desired compared to this “live” record. This is heavy duty, man.

I don’t know if ‘Live And Dangerous’ is the best live album of all time, or whether it’s not a true live album at all because it was re-recorded in the studio and overdubbed with crowd noise to make it sound live. What I do know is that it rocks hard and is lots of fun, with many moments throughout to indulge in the hedonistic dream of being a rock god whilst perfecting one’s air guitar skills. ‘Live And Dangerous’ won’t change the world, but there’s worse ways to spend 75 minutes.

Loved every second of this. Such a great stage presence and an amazing sound. I've listened to this album before, but it had been a while.

Still my favourite live album of all time. Saw them at 'Empire Pool' Wembley on this tour.

Definitely seemed born to be a live album. I felt fully immersed. Loved every song but Massacre imparticular. Lovely break in the middle before it picks back up for the 2nd half. The transition into The Boys Are Back In Town was * French Kiss * A flawless experience.

Best live album ever?

Yes! Greatest live album of all time!

Every Thin Lizzy album is like a hidden gem.

Goat

This is what a live album should sound like. Every band should be made to listen to this and told "If you are going to play live, you are aspiring to reach this level.

Damn good rockin. Favorite tracks are Warriors and Baby Drives Me Crazy

I loved this

Mola

The album rocks hard.

Absolute classic and a must-listen.

First time hearing anything more than the Boys are Back in Town, it was gray.

I’ve apparently been heavily sleeping on Thin Lizzy. Fantastic album, only track I didn’t love was Johnny The Fox Meets Jimmy The Weed.

The Boys are Back in Town! great album

yeah, that was kinda fucking awesome. i have kinda mixed feelings about them overall, but that must've been one hell of a live show. also, huey freakin' lewis on harmonica! that's a fun surprise

Ahhhhahh fuck yesss this is great. So my vibe. Every song is an absolute tune FUCK YESSSS Classic Boys are back in town, yessss Fantastic album. First 5/5 I reckon

- so much fun, great vibes - great quality for a live album - left the album radio on all day - so many likes

One of the best live albums I've listened to.There isn't one bad song on the album. And the transition from one track to another is pretty amazing. As I read there is a big debate about how ‘live’ Live and Dangerous is. My opinion is who fckin cares? Live and Dangerous is a great sounding album, it’s perfectly produced and mixed. I'm gonna exclude the 2 songs I already knew, "The Boys are Back in Town" and "Jailbreak". Most favourite tracks from the album: Southbound Rosalie/ Cow girl's song Dancing in the Moonlight Still in Love with You Cowboy Song

Rollicking good time. Surprised how much I like this band! I'm glad to discover so much beyond "The Boys Are Back in Town." Also, I always thought they were American. That voice sounds like a cross between Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen, and lyrics have a similar quality to many of their songs.. But it turns out they're Irish, which just interests me more.

Consider my rating a 3.5. Nice! I went into this expecting to not be a fan, especially since I'm usually not a fan of live albums, but this was good! This would have been a solid 4 instead of a 3.5, but I found out that a lot of this was overdubbed after the fact and no one knows just how much of this is actual live audio so...that doesn't really sit right with me. Oh well. This album was still very enjoyable and made me want to listen to more Thin Lizzy, so I gotta give it that! P. S. Being a metalhead also helped my appreciation of this, as it's easy to see how Thin Lizzy influenced a lot of bands.

Feels a really poignant album as it was recorded a few years before they split and Phil Lynott's death. Doesn't capture the 'live' feeling as much as some live albums do, but its a fantastic performance with some absolute tunes on it. Can't believe they were still only in their mid to late 20s when they recorded this

Spread the word around, the boys are BACK.

Started off thinking this would be dull, generic cock rock but I got quite into it and found that lots of it was really good. Most of it is indeed generic cock rock and variations on the 12 bar blues but they could rock out and it has all the energy and grime you want from a live album. It’s probably a 3.5 but I’m feeling generous for some reason with this one.

The Boys WERE back in town this weekend

This is of a type peculiar to the seventies, the studio-enhanced live album, and I wonder whether this will confuse the angry sorts who rant whenever a live album rocks up on this list. They'll be furious anyway, I suppose, which is a shame, as this is a formidable set of sets, with volcanic guitar and even drum solos that genuinely melt my old visage, a rare occurrence nowadays. This has slumbered on my drive for over a decade, mostly or totally unlistened, so I am thankful; I can imagine putting this on over a long drive. There's no small measure of Van Morrison in these songs, which surprises me, and not all of it is Lynott's voice and call-outs. A hard-edged soulfulness, particularly in the ballads, is present in both. Not on this record is Spirit Slips Away, which is the only Thin Lizzy song I’ve heard that’s sublime. Listen to that!

Ferocious playing! Only wish the vocalist let the instruments sing more.

Another live album already? I just got one a few days ago! Anyways, This one wasn't quite as good, but was still one of the better live albums I've gotten. First of all, I'll start with the problems. For one, it's pretty long. It was long enough for me to feel great when the album ended, but as I've said about many albums, it certainly isn't the worst 76 minute long album I've ever listened to. This being a live album definitely makes the length more understandable. Secondly, the album is a bit repetitive. It's not the most repetitive album I've listened to, but it's noticeable. Now it's praise time! This album's pretty fun. It's just some good simple hard rock akin to something like Def Leppard and even Van Halen at times. I'd say I like this more than the former but not quite as much as the latter. The vocals are pretty decent. The writing is too. The sound is the highlight of this album. There's definitely some talent that you can hear through the basslines and guitar riffs/solos. There's not much else to say. It's a good fun hard rock live album. High 3/5.

never heard of this guy and i wish it stayed that way. boring and way too long. 5/10

The boys are back in town 3.7/5

the boys were in fact back

sounds good for a live album, a bit too long and too many blues jams

-"Jailbreak" has some solid riffs and some cool guitar stuff -"Massacre" is a total jam and also the bass slide/riff at 1:17 is gnarly -"Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed" is just a fundamentally great song name -The transition straight from "Cowboy Song" straight into "The Boys Are Back in Town" is cool. Also, "The Boys Are Back in Town" is one of the only 2 Thin Lizzy songs I previously knew (the other being "Cold Sweat") and the bass part seems to be amped up for the live version and I quite like it. -Awesome jams in "Massacre," "Warrior," "Are You Ready," and "Suicide" -Totally awesome live rock album, will absolutely be doing more listening

Amazing

The biggest and best surprise on this list thus far.

This is one of my favorite albums I've listened to on this journey thus far. It hit so hard! I had no idea that Thin Lizzy was even good, I've only ever heard two songs by them. This is way better than those two.

I mean, it's Thin Lizzy. Phil Lynott is an icon, and Gary Moore is a god

Dit is de klassieke stevige rock, nog voordat men ging overdrijven. Bijzonder goed uitgewerkt en sterk samenspel. Ondanks de hoge standaard van de band, weten de gitaarspelers er bovenuit te springen. Het blijft valsspelen zo'n live-album. Het is gewoon een best-of . Of zouden hun studio-albums ook zo'n continue hoge kwaliteit hebben? Ik kijk er naar uit. 4,5 ster.

Geniale muziek dit. Het nasale stemgeluid van Phil Lynott (voor zover hij dat nog kon, het verhaal ging dat hij een gat in zijn neusschot had gesnoven van de coke), de twee gitaren die door elkaar heen gillen. En naast dat het dus een voorbeeld is geweest voor veel metal uit de jaren 80 (whisky in the jar, jailbreak), hebben ze ook een paar geweldige ballads gemaakt, waarbij je gewoon echt meevoelt met waar ze over zingen. Still in love with you, wow, prachtig. Later maakte Lynott nog met zijn maatje Gary Moore (niet op deze cd te horen, maar wel regelmatig betrokken bij Thin Lizzy) het wonderschone Parisienne Walkways. En dan eindigt de plaat met een klassieker, waarop ze willen laten weten dat ze naast gevoelige zielen eigenlijk gewoon rockers zijn. Hele dikke 5 sterren, lekker!

Haven’t heard it before. Only bits n bobs. Loved it.

Maybe the best live album I've ever listened to.

Had to listen on YT. Pro-tip: when you search for this album if you find it in the search results and select play directly from the Google window (under the Videos results), it will expand the video and play it *without* ads! (The video I found was uploaded by MazNour II.) I don't normally love live music as much, but something about this Thin Lizzy performance just really worked for me. Absolutely loved this from start to finish!

Excellent, great production and fantastic performances of great songs

Loved this album, love them, amazing!

This is just superb. Phil Lynott's comment about 'girls want a bit more Irish in them' aside (it was of its time), this is a raucous, guitar-heavy celebration of 1970s rock, and I am here for it. A dad-rock joy.

This tour was the second concert I attended ..45 years ago. Still sounds as fresh as on the night. Fantastic front man and the duel guitars make for a great sound never to be forgotten.

My parents loved thin Lizzy and this album was on constant rotation in my house. Weird how some songs I can barely remember and some songs put me straight in my kitchen at 8 years old, guess that's how kids minds work. Sure there's a good dollop of nostalgia in this but I think Thin Lizzy are probably the coolest band there is. As anthemic as all of the other classic rock but more varied, great guitar work and a band that clearly sound amazing live. Would be high up on my dream festival bill.

I really like how it almost felt like I was actually at the concert with how the songs flowed into each other

I honestly enjoyed this way more than I thought I was going to.

Awesome album!

awesome, wasn't familiar with the live versions, even better than studio

What an incredible live album. Pure energy start to finish. Crank it up and hold on. Excellent!

One of the best live albums I’ve ever heard. Philly Lynott’s bass lines and vocals are stellar, the guitar solos are killer, and drums are tight and in the pocket. Standouts: Jailbreak, Emerald, Rosalie / Cowgirl’s Song, Cowboy Song, Suicide, Baby Drives Me Crazy, and The Rocker.

Only Thin Lizzy from “The Boys Are Back in Town”. This live album showcased so much more of their work and talent. Loved the energy to this one

Muy bueno

A great live album striking the right balance between tune and embellishment.

Does what it says on the tin..

Amazing. Great energy, great recording. Probably the best live album i've ever heard

This album rules. Might be the best way to introduce someone to this band.

Holy shit that was good. I had only heard "Boys are back in town" on the radio. I'm actively pissed at my classic rock stations for not carrying more of their songs.

Today's album was a much welcomed change from the garbage that I've been getting lately. I love Thin Lizzy, they are a super underrated classic rock band from Ireland. Their music has everything you want from classic rock: stellar vocals, guitar solos, drum solos, leather, smoke, and sex appeal. Hell, second song in, the singer is asking women in the audience if they'd wanna bang. This live album is a compilation of the best bits from three separate shows they played: the Tower Theatre in Pennsylvania, the Hammersmith Odeon in London, and the Rainbow Theatre in London. That said, it contains all of their hits, plus some stuff I hadn't heard before, but was equally as awesome. One song even featured Huey Lewis on harmonica (Baby Drives Me Crazy)! Overall, a phenomenal record! Who cares if they overdubbed applause, it is the music and energy that shines through! Listened to it 3 times today, and will definately listen again in the future. Favourite songs: Cowboy Song, The Boys Are Back In Town, Dancing in the Moonlight, Jailbreak, Massacre, Rosalie (Cowgirl's Song), Emerald, Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed, Suicide, Baby Drives Me Crazy Least favourite songs: Sha-La-La, Still in Love With You 5/5

This album was live, dangerous, and absolutely rocked. THIN LIZZY!!! Guitar solos to melt your face off and epic drum solos. 5 stars

This album is an absolute banger. I'd only really listened to Jailbreak before, but I'm definitely checking out more Thin Lizzy albums now. So many big, big tunes in here. Massacre is fucking great! Jailbreak is a tune! Emerald is utterly badass! All the guitars are awesome. The squealing guitar solos are SO my jam. Phil Lynott's vocals are iconic. Do I want it to lose a star for not being fully live...? No, I enjoyed it way too much for that. A great discovery, this.

Very good live album!! Incredible tracks and solos. Loved most, if not everything.

Goede hits, lekkere rock. Goed bezig

Awesome album

This is pretty much the TL greatest hits, from the golden run of albums from Vagabonds through to Bad Reputation. Notoriously lots of overdubs, but one of the great 'live' albums.

Superb - Dancing in the Moonlight is an all time classic!

I like this a lot. Nice and rocky. My favourite live album of all time.

This album is rock and roll at its finest

Missing this is now the great regret of my pre-teen years. Love the cover photo! Love the music! Holy shit these guys tear up the stage! Best live album ever? YES YES YES YES B-B-B-B-B-B-B-B-BABY RIP IT UP!

5/5. What a fun and energetic live album. Never a huge fan of thin lizzy but this just covers all the bases for a live album and is just greatest hits but better.

Rock heaven. If I had only one wish, it's to have been playing guitar on stage with Robbo and Scott for the Cowboy Song - I would die happy. I love live albums and this is up there with Mott The Hoople.

THIS IS HEAVEN OR LAS VEGAS BY COCTEAU TWINS

Rocks hard. Better than studio versions

nice

THE live rock album. Wall to wall bangers, screaming guitar solos, Phil's exquisite voice, and ENERGY. Friday night they'll be dressed to kill Down at Dino's bar and grill The drink will flow, and blood will spill And if the boys wanna fight, you better let 'em Fav tracks: All of 'em - 5/5

Har ikke hørt dette live-albumet før. Men for et album! Fantastisk(!) åpning med Jailbreak. Tipper litt over mot litt kjedelig blues til tider, men henter seg mesterlig inn med diamanter som Cowboy Song, Warriors og The Rocker.

Badass, yet simple. Phil Lynott’s voice is iconic.

rock n roll baby. better version of “Dancing in the Moonlight”? would definitely see live x

I find live albums to be either outstanding or terrible, no middle ground, and this is outstanding.