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

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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

Legendary.

Absolute classic and a must-listen.

The Boys are Back in Town! great album

I loved this

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

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

Yes! Greatest live album of all time!

Every Thin Lizzy album is like a hidden gem.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The album rocks hard.

Goat

Mola

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

Best live album ever?

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.

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.

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

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

A personal favourite. Iconic.

Fantastic. Delighted to be introduced to this band.

Day334 - one of the best live albums i’ve ever heard. i love phil lynott’s voice. there’s been talk of putting them in the rock and roll hall of fame and im all for it. and one more thing, a young huey lewis plays harmonica on this album

One of if not THE best live albums of all time. I was so excited that this album popped up (honestly this account of the generator is dropping one great album after the other. I probably have more 5 star ratings then my old main account) If you haven't listened to this album then you should really give it a try. It's a great introduction to the Thin Lizzy catalog. If only I were alive or rather old enough to have been able to see them live but since I wasn't I have this and it's pretty damn good.

Pretty good! I really enjoyed this one. It tapers a bit at the end, but I loved the energy throughout. Up in the air between 'Emerald' and 'Cowboy Song' for my faves from this album.

Yes, a fair few tweaks and overdubs, but what a sound! Really makes you wish that you had been there.

awesome album. some of the best 70s/80s rock

One of the finest live albums ever, capturing a band at the peak of their confidence and creativity. A wide variety of songs and tempos , blistering dual guitar harmonies and solos. Highly recommended

Jailbreak

What a great live album!

Despite the argument about how much of this was actually recorded live, it holds up really well. Fantastic versions of the songs.

Note: Not available on Spotify. Now THAT is what a live rock and roll album is supposed to sound like. Tight band, guitar shredding, Phil's mind bending bass and voice. Drum solos that sound like drum solos! A good live album makes you feel like you should have been there -- that you missed out on something special. And this has that in spades. (And it even has Huey Lewis on harmonica!) Unexpected bangers: Johnny The Fox Meets Jimmy The Weed, Southbound, Baby Drives Me Crazy, Don't Believe a Word

Absolutely needed this yesterday. It felt so fucking good after the horrors of Election Night to blast “Jail Break,” one of the greatest songs ever, as loud as possible in my ears. Thin Lizzy were the coolest, the best. Long may the reign. Imagine sounding this perfect live.

The late seventies is a time where punk came to the foreground, which led me to believe that not much else in the rock idiom was interesting in those years, bar some part of Bruce Springsteen's output and a couple of punk adjacent acts (Television, Blondie...), all of this before "post-punk" reshuffled the cards anyway. All of this explains why I didn't know the first thing about Thin Lizzy before I started this 1001 Albums project. Apart from their name, that is. But I just had that filed next to Cheap Trick in my head rock canon--which is not so bad, all things considered, yet not necessarily conducive to an immediate listen that would turn out to be essential. That was a GRAVE mistake. Studio album *Jailbreak* had already given me a hint that I was already missing out on something excellent before I listened to my first Thin Lizzy song. But this double-live album reaches yet another level. The instantly iconic one. Discovering this record is like finding out the missing link between Van Morrison and AC/DC. Or the lovechild of Motörhead and Jimi Hendrix (Phil Lynott's vocals, goddamn it! So close to Jimi!). Yes, along with Phil's distinctive, one-inch-before-the-beat bass playing, you have that clichéed hard work guitar soloing drawing on fifths and thirds. But the end result is so damn melodic, so damn infectious, that it's impossible for me now to resist to it. To put it in a nutshell, the whole thing is a thrill, and I won't even name a single song here. Obvious hits from the studio albums (from the information I could garner online--I only really know *Jailbreak* up to know) fell as equally important as their deep cuts here. That hour and sixteen minutes fly by as if it was a 40-minute album. Everything is energetic, imaginative, fun yet elegant. No wonder a lot of punks actually lived this band. They played something different, but there was common DNA there. And I usually don't like live albums. Yet here my usual criticisms of live albums can't apply. Maybe it's because Thin Lizzy "cheated" with those supposed overdubs. But I don't give a rat's ass if they did. What matters is that the songs are served right. And since you have such a large tracklist, you can enjoy the closest equivalent of a "best of" album here, yet one that feels 100% cohesive. The best of both worlds, really. Number of albums left to review: 17 (plus the 80-ish extra LPs listed on this app, included because different past versions of the book have mentioned albums that have since been dropped in subsequent editions) Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 422 (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 252 Albums from the list I won't include in mine: 313

Eines der besten Livealben!

What a great live album.

Really fun album - had no idea who this was but recognized boys are back in town of course.

11/10/24 A good, fun, live album.

The best live album of all time alongside waiting for columbus by little feat

Genuinely phenomenal. The fact that this is a live album is ABSURD! Easy 9/10.

One of my life time favourites / love it since it came out / have listened to all available formats… vinyl, cd, video, deluxe issue cd…./ So sad Phil passed away that early

HOLY FUCKING SHIT HOW HAVE I NOT HEARD THIS BEFORE!!! Gods be praised! Absolute, face meltingly, finger blisteringly, drum thumpingly, fucking AWESOME rock and roll!

I don't like live albums. Why do I want to listen to something full of mistakes and sloppiness when I could listen to the "real deal", i.e. the studio version? Anyway, I first got into Thin Lizzy when I was about 15 years old. I loved their 'greatest hits' CD, and this album in a way is a version of that. There is something incredible about the pared back lack of noise, where a lot of most songs are just bass and drums and vocals. It makes me wonder what the guitarists would be doing on stage, awkwardly standing around waiting for the next solo? But when their turn comes around, the solos are powerful and incredible. That twin lead guitar sound is really unique and their overall sound contrasts so well with rock bands which in my opinion fill the sonic spectrum with too much (e.g. Metallica). So while I still hate live albums, this is a clear 5.

This was a nice surprise for me. Live albums are very hit or miss for me, and I like Thin Lizzy, but I don’t love them. But this? I loved this. I was surprised to see this on here instead of Jailbreak, but after listening, I get it. This album also showcases just how talented and charismatic Phil Lynott was. It loses a bit of steam for me in the last few songs, but it’s still stellar. One of the best live albums I’ve ever listened to.

Best live album ever!

Well, that’s an easy 5. I really only know Thin Lizzy for “The Boys Are Back In Town,” and while a lot of this album’s setlist features tracks that carry a lot of that song’s DNA, I do think this album manages to make those tracks stand out and feel rad on their own – this is my first time hearing any of these tracks, whether studio or live, and the energy behind them just felt off the charts. Lots of great variance here too – a few love ballads, a few “great war stories,” and just a lot of bangers from top to bottom. It does start to kind of wear you down over time – there is a point where a lot of these do start to blend together, feel a little samey, and the blustering guitar and drum solos don’t quite hit as hard as they do earlier on the album. However, make no mistake about it – I think this was a fast and exciting 78 minutes. There’s not a second of empty air here, and even if a track feels “flat,” it’s still an awesome listen. I don’t have any real complaints here, only nitpicks for my musical tastes. I really fucking enjoyed this – very glad to dive deeper into Thin Lizzy, very glad to get some new bangers, and a very easy 5 to give.

Sitting in my kitchen doing bullshit work on my laptop while listening and this makes me want to throw the computer out the window, quit my job, drive my car through my neighbors house, get out and seduce his wife. This is the opposite of Sonic Youth. Fuck yeah.

Gold standard 70s rock. I think the first two tracks have some really great progression with psyche/rock guitar that is super clean and sweet. Springstein style vocals with great song structure and catchy hooks. Then "The Boys are Back in Town" which is obviously a banger.

thin lizzy forever

Incredible live album. A classic. Banger after banger.

butcher forever

dame un nuevo album este esta que mola

Sounds like it was a great show.

The boys are back in town is an all time banger and Thin Lizzy may be my favorite live band ever

Absolute amazing set, and a 10 all around

its fucked up how there are like 1000 christmas songs but only 1 song aboutr the boys being back in town

Really enjoyed this. Would have been fun to see live.

Truly great.

Jesus christ, wasn't expecting THIS for a live album

In my opinion, Thin Lizzy is one of the most underrated bands of the 70s. Not only are there albums underappreciated, but now knowing that their live show is incredible just puts the cherry on top. Every song from this record either equals or surpasses the studio recordings. The musicianship and lyrics were all on point throughout. Even their signature sound of harmonizing guitar solos were flawless, a mighty impressive feat. Not to mention when "Cowboy Song" transitioned right into "The Boys Are Back In Town" it was goddamn perfect and my mind was blown. Overall, this was a damn near perfect live recording, and makes me want to listen to Thin Lizzy even more. Notable Tracks: - Jailbreak - even better than the studio recording and it's not close - Rosalie / Cowgirl's Song - Still in Love with You - great classic power ballad with some sick guitar solos - Sha-La-La - Baby Drives Me Crazy - nails the blues vibe, and THE Huey Lewis on harmonica?? 9/10

Short and sweet!

Those twin guitars and Phil's bass attack. What's not to love.

Just one of the best live albums ever made. A sad reminder of the loss of Phil Lynott - but what a ride he had along the way!

I was surprised to see Thin Lizzy on this list - and what a joy to get a slice of their live set! There are songs, and there is Emerald. A swashbuckling ride from start-to-finish. Southbound has great vocal harmonies Contrasting some other live albums on this list, I like the song-to-song nature, with only a smattering of mic talk. The seamless movements from song to song is brilliant.

Terrific album

Appropriately rockin 🤟

One of the very best live albums ever. Catching Lizzy from November 1976 to June 1978, when they were at their peak live. .sjb

I love this album. Classic 70s Rock. Phil just gets after it. Beautiful voice, tough, loner attitude. Non-stop guitar rip. Still In Live with You is the masterpiece here. The second half of the album never lets up…Cowboy Song, Suicide, and The Rocker. This album makes me wish I could have seen TZ live.

Peak Rock and Roll. A unchangeable amount of cool.