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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.
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 🤟
Peak Rock and Roll. A unchangeable amount of cool.
If I had to describe this album in one phrase, it would be "kick-ass". I never really thought much about Thin Lizzy beyond The Boys Are Back in Town, but that might actually be my least favorite song on this recording. Electric and punchy musicianship, the perfect kind to dance and head bang to
great
The prototypal live rock and roll album.
Cracker. Definitive recordings of so many songs.
That is one of the best live albums out there.
This was immaculate. From production to energy to everything in between. Some really consummate showmanship it seems!
Consider myself a fan of Thin Lizzy and even had the Jailbreak disc, but this album absolutely blew me away. These guys are better live. I was playing some of this for my wife and she shared a story of being driven to high school by her sister, in a 1978 Monte Carlo, listening to Thin Lizzy on a 8 track cassette. Now I'm confident every rock n roller who went to high school in the 80's had the Jailbreak album, even Angie. Love Phil's voice and the unique sound of the band. They rocked out, blues out and even had a couple mellow tunes that were fantastic. I have always loved Rosalie, Cowboy Song, Running Back (sadly not on this album), Jailbreak and Boys are Back in Town but Still In Love With You has quickly become one my favorites. Gogdamn, that song really hit me good and made me think of times I about lost the love of my life. Thank God she has put up with my shit through the years. I had no idea Bob Seger wrote Rosalie and smiled when he threw props to Seger in the intro. Another surprise was the introduction of Huey Lewis as the harmonica player. There was really only one song I wasn't a fan of, but I loved this album so much , I have listened 4-5 times this week and it just kept growing on me. So many great sounds and songs, my rating has gone from a 4 to where Thin Lizzy is going to get their own spot on my Spotify account. I've been diving into their music collection all week. I seemed to have forgotten how good these guys are and this is one of the reason I love this site so much. After last several albums I am really happy to be reintroduced to Thin Lizzy. They will become part of my regular listening rotation. Most of this album will be downloaded. Great album! 5
This one's for the fellas!
un cinco. Tienen una versión de whiskey on the jar muy buena, aunque no está en este disco.
Twin guitar attack! Love the harmonies and the dueling solos. The bass is clear in the mix too. They can slow it down when needed, like Still In Love With You, complete with extended solos. The smooth transition into The Boys Are Back In Town is a ton of fun. Other highlights: Emerald, Massacre, Don't Believe A Word, Are You Ready, Suicide. Top notch hard rocking live stuff from start to finish.
This was some of the best rock I've heard in a minute. And this has to be one of the most well mixed live albums I've ever heard. 17 tracks and the groove kept groovin the whole time
Love it when a terrific live album shows up on here. Honestly feels like it should be a totally separate list/category, since I’m not entirely sure if a studio album by same band would be my thing but this definitely is 👍🏻
Loved it! What a concert <3
Conhecia pouco, q album otimo Fave: Still in love with you
• Omslaget ser ut som ett livealbum. Cool bild generellt, fångar vad jag hoppas är känslan på albumet, ser ut som Prince • Jag gillar mig ett bra livealbum • Har inte mycket mer att säga än att Thin Lizzy är bra Betyg: Livealbum är svårare att betygsätta i och med att de brukar vara långa och mycket flyter ihop med varandra, men alla låtar var bra, Thin Lizzy är bra och jag har inga andra protester. Har svårt att motivera varför detta ska få mindre än en 5a => 5/5
Thin Lizzy är grymma. Phil Lynnot sjunger unikt o bra. Älskar livemusik
Loved it! They ate and left no crumbs. First live album I've maybe ever liked. Will be going back for more
Amazing album, from start to finish. Emerald is a fantastic song as is Dancing in the moonlight. Also a big fan of the ending of Rosalie. There's something about the overall sound in this album that I really enjoy. Fantastic live album and was very happy to see it on the list!
Thin Lizzy's 1978 double live album, Live and Dangerous, transcends the limitations of the genre. It's not just a document of a concert; it's a raw, potent distillation of the band's essence, capturing their fiery spirit and musical prowess. This review delves deep into the album's lyrical storytelling, electrifying music, innovative production choices, recurring themes, and lasting influence. Lyrical Storytelling: From Street Tales to Epic Ballads Phil Lynott's lyrics are a masterclass in weaving vivid imagery and relatable narratives. Tracks like "Jailbreak" and "Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed" paint gritty pictures of working-class struggles and streetwise characters. Lynott doesn't shy away from portraying the harsh realities of life, but injects a sense of defiance and camaraderie. In contrast, "Dancing in the Moonlight (It's Caught Me in Its Spotlight)" switches gears, becoming a bittersweet ballad about love and loss. Lynott's emotive delivery adds depth to these stories, making the listener feel the joys and sorrows alongside the characters. Music: A Dual-Guitar Attack and Tight Rhythms Thin Lizzy's sound is anchored by the legendary twin-guitar attack of Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson. Their interplay is electrifying, with soaring leads that complement each other perfectly. Tracks like "The Boys Are Back In Town" showcase their ability to create catchy riffs that are both powerful and melodic. The rhythm section, bassist Lynott and drummer Brian Downey, provides a solid foundation. Downey's energetic drumming pushes the songs forward, while Lynott's powerful bass lines lock in with the guitars, creating a tight, cohesive sound. Live and Dangerous captures this dynamic perfectly, with the energy of the live performance amplifying the impact of the music. Production: Capturing the Raw Energy Producer Tony Visconti made a bold decision to forgo excessive studio polish, opting for a more raw and energetic sound. This approach pays off in spades. The crowd noise is present but balanced, adding to the atmosphere without overpowering the music. The instruments are crisp and clear, allowing the listener to hear every nuance of the performance. While some live albums suffer from muddy production, Live and Dangerous strikes the perfect balance between capturing the energy of the concert and delivering a listenable studio experience. Themes: Brotherhood, Rebellion, and Duality Several themes weave their way through the album. A strong sense of brotherhood permeates songs like "The Boys Are Back in Town" and "Jailbreak," celebrating the bonds between friends and the strength found in unity. Rebellion against authority figures and societal norms is another recurring theme, evident in tracks like "Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed." Live and Dangerous also explores the duality of human nature, with songs like "Dancing in the Moonlight" capturing the bittersweetness of life. Influence: A Legacy of Inspiration Live and Dangerous' impact on rock music is undeniable. It redefined the live album, showing how it could be a powerful artistic statement rather than simply a collection of greatest hits. Bands like Iron Maiden, Metallica, and countless others cite Thin Lizzy and Live and Dangerous as a major influence. The album's blend of catchy hooks, powerful riffs, and raw energy continues to inspire new generations of musicians. Pros and Cons: A Double-Edged Sword Live and Dangerous boasts several strengths. The electrifying performances, raw production, and captivating lyrics create a truly immersive experience. However, some minor drawbacks exist. The double album format might feel overwhelming for some listeners, and a few studio-recorded tracks are interspersed amongst the live recordings. While these tracks showcase the band's versatility, they might disrupt the flow of the live experience for some. Conclusion: A Live Masterpiece Live and Dangerous transcends the limitations of a live album. It's a testament to Thin Lizzy's songwriting prowess, musical talent, and raw energy. The electrifying performances, coupled with the raw production and captivating lyrics, create a truly immersive experience. While minor drawbacks exist, the album's strengths far outweigh them, solidifying its place as a live masterpiece and a cornerstone of rock music history. Live and Dangerous continues to be a vital and influential album, inspiring new generations of musicians and fans alike.
What a brilliant live album. Must have been amazinig to see in concert. Suprisingly the BSides which I didn't know were my favourites. Emerald/Massacre/Still in love/Sha-la-la were some highlights. The band had a much funkier sound in the B Sides. Some of the best guitar playing and riffs I've heard as well as a great sound mix.
I love Phil Lynott. This album was just really good rock.
One of the best live rock albums.
Thin Lizzy is far more awesome than "The Boys are Back in Town" (even though that song slaps). This live album is just a showcase of their showmanship and talent. Their sound is incredible and I can't believe I never knew how good they were. I think I loved the ballad "Still in Love With You" more than any other song and I loved just about every song on this album. I'd give it 6* if I could and will be coming back to it
I’m quite a bit familiar with Thin Lizzy’s catalogue, but have never listened to any of their live stuff. I can see why ‘Live and Dangerous’ is recommended. Quite simply: TL was a formidable live act, as heard on this album. Tight, well-rehearsed, and a sonic force to be reckoned with!
Fucking amazing album start to finish.
1. 4.6 2. 4.7 3. 4.7 4. 4.5 5. 4.5 6. 4.8 7. 4.8 8. 4.7 9. 4.6 10. 4.9 11. 4 12. 4.6 13. 4.2 14. 4.8 15. 4.3 16. 4.7 17. 4.4
I'm amazed at the production quality and sound of this live album. It does sound live, but there is minimal to no crowd noise most of the time, the instruments don't sound blown out, and the vocals sounds great and don't ever fade out. Therefore, this really does serve as kind of a "best of" with a lot of energy. I haven't listened to enough Thin Lizzy, but this is a great starting point. My instinct is to give it 4 stars, because it is live and not an actual album. Even though it is great, being a live "compilation" album makes it feel less impactful to me personally than a recorded album. However, just taking it for what it is in the context of a list of albums someone should just check out, I can see how someone could say, "This is the best Thin Lizzy experience to get a good grasp of what they were."
Oh! I liked it!
Man I think Thin Lizzy is so slept on all of these songs are bangers. Nothing hits the same as when Phil goes DONTBELIVEITDONTBELIEVEITDONTBELIEVEIT.
un cinco. Tienen una versión de whiskey on the jar muy buena, aunque no está en este disco.
- so much fun, great vibes - great quality for a live album - left the album radio on all day - so many likes
Great album. What I think of when I think of Thin Lizzy.
One of the great Irish bands to break through and thank goodness they did
Awesome album
I really enjoyed this album, loved the guitars and live rock, I had only heard “the boys are back in town” and loved how “cowboy song” almost lead into it. This album really surprised me and will for sure listen to this again.
Absolute banger. Cowboy Song made me think that Thin Lizzy walked so Bon Jovi could run.
Never listened to this and always thought I didn’t know any Thin Lizzy but alas I actually do 😂
Ich dachte im Bereich der Rockmusik haben mich meine Eltern mit allen relevanten und wichtigen Künstlern erzogen. Thin Lizzy haben sie wohl vergessen. Das Album hat mich direkt abgeholt und dabei finde ich livealben eigentlich eher unnötig. Coole Platte!
This sounds like the definition of dad rock
heck of a live album. these guys know how to put on a show.
This album had EVERYTHING! I loved the live concert vibe, loved the irish accents, loved the rock vibes not a fan of suicide but I really liked Rosalie, Still in Love with You, Sha-La-La and ofc, THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN aaaaaah classic bangers
Favourite tracks: jailbreak; emerald; southbound; massacre; don't believe a word; I'm still in love with you; Rosalie; cowboy song; boys are back in town
An all time great live album. Thin Lizzy is a favourite. The guitar playing on this album influenced all the bands I grew up listening to. These live versions are much better than the studio versions in my opinion. This would've been a good tour to see, the playing is on fire. 5 stars all the way.
Never heard this album before. Solid live album. Added it to the general Spotify lists. I will be going back to this one in the future
Simple but effective
Absolutely loved
un cinco. Tienen una versión de whiskey on the jar muy buena, aunque no está en este disco.
One of the best live albums of all time
This is excellent. If I had to quibble, it would be that it's early enough that it's missing some later hits, but boy, that's a quibble for sure. Really good recording for the era, nice energy, what's not to like?
This is how you do a live album. Don't know what it is, but something just stuck with me about it.
Best Live Album, so many songs are almost better than the studio versions
The boys are back in town!
What an incredible album. So many musical styles punctuated between the hard rock and roll sound. Blues, Jazz, Soul, Funk. The bass player was phenomenal, and their dual guitar harmony tone can't be beat. Excellent mixing on a live album and crowd noise was kept to a minimum, or used to enhance the track. Very well done and a thoroughly enjoyable listen. Fav tracks: Massacre, The Boys Are Back in Town, Still in Love with You
Excellent album!
didn't expect to like it at all, saved 2 songs, noice
Unfortunately many of these songs are no longer available on spotify :( What I was able to listen to was good tho, like the guys voice. Ah, they sing the boys are back in town, good stuff
Definitely a high quality album thst deserves to be in the book.
amazing live album. Great songs, great playing
Fun live album.
Enjoyed it pretty much all the way through. Wish I'd have heard it earlier
amazing
5 stars! The other albums that have got top marks from me were all ones I already knew and loved. This is the first complete surprise for me. I’d only ever heard a handful of Thin Lizzy songs, probably the ones that every other human has heard & I’d never really given the band another thought. So I played this one today curious to hear some more. It started really well, but I was kind of busy pottering around with it on in the background. When ‘Massacre’ came on, I started to pay some closer attention, then the guitar solos on ‘Still in Love with you’ just stopped me in my tracks. Awesome song. The album got a 2nd play later on, under the headphones and without any other distractions. Blown away by it all to be honest. Phil Lynotts vocal and bass incredible. But the song writing and musicianship is so so strong. Plenty of variety here too. Slightly saddened to read on the Wiki review about the contentious amount of studio overdubbing of the live recordings, but it shouldn’t spoil things. It’s a brilliant piece of work, and I can feel the energy they must have had ‘Live’. Why has it taken me this long to realise that this a seriously good band?!
This album is rock and roll at its finest
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
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.
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!
Maybe the best live album I've ever listened to.
Haven’t heard it before. Only bits n bobs. Loved it.
Amazing
The biggest and best surprise on this list thus far.
I mean, it's Thin Lizzy. Phil Lynott is an icon, and Gary Moore is a god
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.
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!
Awesome album!
Loved this album, love them, amazing!
I really like how it almost felt like I was actually at the concert with how the songs flowed into each other
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.
Excellent, great production and fantastic performances of great songs
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.
awesome, wasn't familiar with the live versions, even better than studio
I honestly enjoyed this way more than I thought I was going to.
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.
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!
This album rules. Might be the best way to introduce someone to this band.
A great live album striking the right balance between tune and embellishment.
Does what it says on the tin..
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.
What an album! Great songs, instrumentals & production
This album was live, dangerous, and absolutely rocked. THIN LIZZY!!! Guitar solos to melt your face off and epic drum solos. 5 stars
Amazing. Great energy, great recording. Probably the best live album i've ever heard
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
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.
Goede hits, lekkere rock. Goed bezig
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.
Awesome album
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 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.
really good - 9/10 loved the part where (unless I heard it wrong,) the audience is yelling for an encore and the dude is yelling “NO!” lol
Way better than expected... I guess I never realized they had so many great songs.
One of the best bands ever. Never heard this live album before. A real gem. The first half is back to back classics. 11/10
A stone cold classic
Badass, yet simple. Phil Lynott’s voice is iconic.
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
nice
Amazing album, even more amazing that it’s live!!
I find live albums to be either outstanding or terrible, no middle ground, and this is outstanding.
Heard before: not live! I didn't expect to love this so much. It absolutely rips. What a great live band.
The entire album is available on Apple Music. And fuck me, it's worth making the effort. I'm not a fan of heavy metal, but surely live music doesn't get much better. Forget the 2 different gigs / overdubs stuff, this is better than anything Thin Lizzy did in a studio.
I recognized way more songs than I realized! True bangers. Made me wanna play air guitar all over my living room!
I love this album. I don't listen to much hard rock anymore but this one still hits - everything about the dual/harmony guitars, Phil Lynott's voice, vocal harmonies, the band's tight power, the mix, the song selections - there's never too much heavy as they'll drop back to more melodic songs (e.g. Emerald to Southbound) or classic mellow rock (Dancing In The Moonlight). Rock/Metal/Groove/Soulful. oh - plus some bonus Huey Lewis late in the album (he was part of their touring band in these days). 9/10 5 stars. ...who doesn't always get chocolate stains on their pants...
Thin Lizzy at their best.
BOY this was a good record. I like “The Boys Are Back In Town” just as much as the next guy, but the power and gravitas of this one blew me away. Phill Lynott sounds so fucking cool on this album
One of the top 5 live albums of all time
Ridiculous!
-"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
rock n roll baby. better version of “Dancing in the Moonlight”? would definitely see live x
Easy 5/5, I really like a few of these songs, Lynott has an amazing statue you really should see, and for flow I guess you can't beat a live performance. I did previously think I really didn't like live versions of songs, but after a whole album I think I realise where I've been going wrong.
THIS IS HEAVEN OR LAS VEGAS BY COCTEAU TWINS
I like this a lot. Nice and rocky. My favourite live album of all time.
Superb - Dancing in the Moonlight is an all time classic!
Muy bueno
un cinco. Tienen una versión de whiskey on the jar muy buena, aunque no está en este disco.
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.
Rocks hard. Better than studio versions
I just went to Ireland a couple months ago and got an entire crash course on Lizzy at the Dublin Rock & Roll Museum. They had this record on the wall. That's all I could think of when I was listening to this. Feeling a bit of Irish pride internally for this one, God bless 'em.
4 star
Exception to the rule that live albums are not very good.
very funny to get a live album for the weekend i'm heading out to see Goreshit live. and a live double album? grumble grumble. not that live albums aren't worthy of being included, i've just never heard much by Thin Lizzy, so i have no reference point to compare these songs to. it's for the fans, probably. bangs though. the energy here is great and i never got tired of it during its run. despite my biases, this may actually be Thin Lizzy's definitive statement. deserves to be one of the 1001? i have no idea man i think i'd skip it. kinda funny that this was included over any of their studio stuff. it seems deceptively obvious to swap this for Jailbreak.
Great live guitars. Lots of energy and still really melodic.
Uno de los mejores directos de la historia. Jailbreak es una apertura de campeonato. Emerald crece a partir del solo a mitad del tema. Are you ready?, Rosalie (de su amigo Bob Seger con quien habían hecho giras), Still in love with you (co escrita con Moore) o Suicide (con esas guitarras duplicadas que habían tomado de Wishbone ash) son otros trallazos de envergadura para un disco al que se le acusó de sobregrabaciones pero que hoy en día suena a chiste semejante soflama. Grandes, enormes. The boys are back in town!!
A very solid live album. This thing rocks!
A live album that captures the spirit of rock and roll... Whatever that is.
First listen. Much better than anticipated. I never realized how much Guns n Roses took inspiration from them. Their guitars on Appetite for Destruction sound just like this.
really good
great live album however i would have preferred to just listen to one of their studio albums 8/10 best song - still in love with you
I always forget that Thin Lizzy is an Irish band. I also forget that they rule.
I don't love the inclusion of live albums on this list even though I realize some studio albums are technically recorded live which makes this more of a gray area. I also don't love that this album isn't a single concert but songs pulled from multiple concerts. But, I also think this album is incredible and that I should probably listen to Thin Lizzy a lot more.
Not a huge fan of live albums, but I can't deny that "The Boys Are Back In Town" is an earworm
Great live album. Shows how tight this band was.
This"live" album shows Thin Lizzy in full flight. how much live this recordings are will be an endless discussion. But it still remains one of the best live recordings from that era, maybe the live recordings of Deep Purple (In Japan) or Uriah heep (Live 1973) tops this record for me.
I’m not normally a fan of live albums, but this works well. Some great tracks and production get the atmosphere across. A cameo from Huey Lewis to boot.
Pretty good actually
Feels like a live album is cheating, but I love still in love with you and the transition into boys are back in town makes it all worth it
Optimistic, feel good, hard rock
Good vibes and great sound for a live recording!
Actually a great rock album! Some of the songs all sound the same, but that sameness is pretty good.
Live albums are usually annoying, but this one definitely gets off because it's their only album! Poor Phil Lynott only having 1 album bless. I was rocking out to this. The transition into The Boys Are Back In Town was so good. Folks on here are all like "grrr why do they add bits into the live album to make it better", idk to make it better maybe?
I wonder how many more live albums I'll get before I'm done. "Live and Dangerous seems to be my 10th one. There are a lot of great songs on it that sound great for a live album. I'm surprised that "Whiskey in a Jar" isn't on "Live and Dangerous". I speculate that Thin Lizzy was tired of it by 1976. 4 stars for "Live and Dangerous".
This album took me back to my hard rock days of youth. I enjoyed listening
I was kinda burned out from Thin Lizzy, at least from the most popular songs, but the live was very refreshing to listen to. Especially jailbreak.
Johnny The Fox Meets Jimmy The Weed
Thin Lizzy is one of my favorite hard rock bands, barring pretty much none. Their sound is so distinct,and their songs bring something kind of epic out of it. Their guitar parts feel really light and nimble, yet maintain intensity, and their two guitar attack just lights a fire under things. And their guitar lines are so catchy you can sing most of them. Their rhythm section is deceptively detailed, and the way lines tumble out of Phil Lynott's mouth is just electric. They come together as a fantastic band. And everything that makes Thin Lizzy work comes through totally clear on this live album. It takes their iconic sound, and just ups the intensity a *little*, and it documents the most exciting part of their career. And this set basically runs through all their best. Everything you want is here (maybe except for Whiskey In The Jar), Jailbreak, Emerald, Cowboy song, Warrior, Suicide, and the immortal The Boys Are Back In Town. And the way the band careens between these songs oozes live rock energy. Just listen to how Cowboy Song and The Boys Are Back In Town in sequence, and listen to how they *jump* into the tempo. The only issue I could have with this is really that there are just a couple songs I can do without. But this is one of the best live documents in rock music, and it's much more of a 4.5 than a 4 if that makes sense.
I liked this a lot! Solid 4
PUUUNK 🤘
This is a compilation of live tracks. Recorded over a longer period than Singles Going Steady, or Hatful of Hollow but they’re excluded and this is allowed. By the sounds of it Lizzy must have been a great live band. Except this isn’t really live its the drums and the crowd noise from the shows and a load of overdubs. There’s a pointless drum solo where the drummer speeds up and some crowd noise is dubbed over, presumably to hide the embarrassed silence. Generally quite fun. But it’s pub rock really. Even the guests - Huey Lewis from Clover and the Rumour’s saxomphone player are Pub Rock stalwarts. They’re basically Eddie and the Hotrods. A damn good Eddie and the Hot Rods but Eddie and the Hot Rods nonetheless.
Phil sounding great, those Brian Downey drum fills - always right on time, and Huey Lewis dropping in for "Baby Drives Me Crazy" create a blazing tracklist.
Mir waren hier alle Songs abgesehen von "The Boys Are Back in Town" zuvor unbekannt. Dieser Song ist ein Alltime-Classic, wurde hier aber in weitgehend unveränderter Form wiedergegeben. Keine Ahnung, ob das auf den Rest auch zutrifft. Es kommt mir zumindest nicht so vor, als ob hier viel gejammt und improvisiert wurde. Für mich haben Thin Lizzy vor allem sehr gute Riff-Ideen inkl. der ikonischen Twin-Guitar-Leads. Das macht Spaß und hält mich bei der Stange. Die eigentlich Songs darum sind mal besser mal schlechter, aber ich habe doch oft einen catchigen Refrain vermisst, der es mit "The Boys Are Back in Town" aufnehmen kann. Deshalb bleibt die Band für mich hinter anderen Hard Rock-Größen zurück, aber irgendwie unterhalten mich dann doch die meisten Songs genug, dass es für knappe 4 Sterne reicht.
Es ist mir ein bisschen zu langatmig, aber das macht es durch Power und Können wett
Satan va tight dom spelar! Vansinne!
Var inte helt övertygad om att det skulle bli bra det här men efter dansbandsvibbarna blev farligt stora under dancing in the moonlight släppte dom lös ordentligt och jävlar vad bra det blir!
Det här är en skiva jag kommer komma tillbaka tlll, Thin Lizzy alltså bra grejer
Excellent album. I like hard rock, and this is a very good hard rock album. It includes great songs. Some of my favourites: "Jailbreak", "Emerald", "Dancing in the Moonlight", "Still in Love With You", "Cowboy Song", or "The Boys are Back in Town". While listening, I was readu to rate this as 5 stars. However, I will keep it at 4 stars for two main reasons: 1) not a big fan of side 4, and 2) I was really looking forward to "Whiskey in the Jar", so it was a bit fristrating that this was not included. But, in any case, a very good album and very solid 4 stars.
Let's get this outta the way, yes it's a live album that's clearly overdubbed. Plenty of live albums overdub, and this one's a little more overt than most. I don't have a huge hangup about the overdubbing, I'm willing to bet the pure live version didn't sound as pleasing. It's whatever to me. I'm not gonna lie I didn't know Thin Lizzy was an Irish band. Everything about their sound I'd heard on my parents classic rock radio growing up led me to believe these guys were bike riders from a flyover state. What did I know. These guys shred though. By the time the guitar solo for "Emerald" got done, I was impressed. More than that, these guys have good vibes. Some combination of tight performances ("Suicide"), the lead singers infectious deliveries ("Cowboy Song"), and some good storytelling ("Massacre"). It's all there. First half is a bit stronger than the second half, but this was as thoroughly performed as it was fun, even with the overdubbing and switching venues. 4/5
Great live concert!
This was actually really great. I didn’t listen to all 8 albums but I was surprised by how good this was. Strong 4.5
One of the best live double albums ever. The boys from Dublin are cooking up a storm on stage and this album catches them in a great way. There are overdubs on this album but this does in no way spoil the party for me. Phil Lynnott, one of the coolest rockers ever, is a hell of a bass player and sensitive singer, the twin guitars from Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson are ripping through your speakers and Brian Downey lays down a solid groove. The definitive versions of all my favorite Lizzy songs are on this album: Jailbreak, The boys are back in town, Don't believe a word, Dancing in the moonlight, Rosalie and an absolute killer version of Still in love with you. A fantastic live album!
Geht schon ab, die hatten das offenbar ganz gut drauf live.
One of the best live albums out there!
Hyvä live levy ja ajan henkeen sisältää päälle äänityksiä studiossa, kuinka paljon, herra yksin tietää. Kuitenkin hyvää soittoa ja laadukas levy.
Em, pretty good
I have only really ever known the Boys are Back in Town and kind of just assumed these guys were one of the overrated cheesy bands just in it for the looks and girls. Color me surprised when I get to this album and find really quality musicianship and a talented band playing at their best. I’m normally fairly lukewarm about live albums but I had a good time with this one. Plus it had Huey Lewis.
good stuff by a great Irish band
Great album they have some bangers
Couldn't listen to the whole thing, but I get the gist. I'm sure the studio albums are better but this does the job.
I liked this a lot more than I thought I would, although I’m not sure why I thought I wouldn’t like it. I really liked his voice. There was some great guitar playing. There’s maybe not enough variation across a double album to hold my interest the whole way through. That being said, I did enjoy the mix of slower and more upbeat songs. Fav song: Dancing In The Moonlight – also liked Southbound, Still In Love With You and Cowboy Song Least fav: Sha-La-La
Really enjoyed this album actually. Consistently good rock and perfect amount of liveness for a live album. No Johnny cash at Folsom doing a full comedy bit with the crowd before. Had no clue thin lizzy were (part) Irish. Slightly samey. Specific rating - 4.2 Fav song - southbound Least fav- warriors
The list supposedly doesn't have any "best of" albums but this might be as close as you can get without technically breaking the rule. Turns out overdubbing fixes everything I don't like about live albums, I think this is the best of both worlds (chill it out take it slow then rock out the show). Favourite song: Don't Believe a Word Least: Warriors
- Shame on me, Thin Lizzy, for I did not respect your game. - Incredibly kinetic, quintessential sounding hard rock. If I wanted to define the genre to someone, I would play this album. Was it groundbreaking? No. But, hell, was it fun. - Funny enough, "The Boys Are Back In Town" is not their best track. Much prefer the hard edge of "Massacre." - Also just cool that lead vocalist Phil Lynott was a black Irishman. Not what I expected.
Great live record Thin Lizzy.. kind of underrated if you ask me
Pretty great live album. Thin Lizzy rules!
Classic. I need to listen to more Thin Lizzy.
Really enjoyed this long live rock album. “The Boys Are Back in Town” is a classic jam, but my favourite tracks were “Cowboy Song” and “Dancing in the Moonlight”.
Great live album and they def can rock
Thin Lizzy are just class man
I know this band but definitely never heard of this live album. If a live album is in this list, gotta be a legendary performance. I do know a lot of these tracks.
Vibes. Love his voice. Didn't expect to like this one.
I have never heard of Thin Lizzy by name (but now I see they are the boys are back in town band duh), but this may be one of the best live albums I've ever heard-super classic rock stuff and very enjoyable!
2 Irish albums in a row, yay. Not much of a Lizzy fan, but this is cool. Solid live album, too many songs but it is a double album. 4 Heard before? Some Owned: Yes, 98/374 (26%) Will I get: No
Big and heavy 70s hair metal, super fun. Dancing in the moonlight is a great song. The vocals are so good. Still in love with you is beautiful and has a great solo. The more i listen to the album the more blues rock it gets, which is awesome, especially Baby Drives me Crazy. Plus, they are Irish
As an elder millennial who grew up on classic rock radio, I absolutely love Thin Lizzy's radio hits. I was skeptical about a live album because their hits are such tight little songs, but it was great! The dual guitar leads are clean as hell, and the vocals deliver.
Thin Lizzy is (at least for me) like vanilla ice cream. Everyone likes vanilla ice cream, but it’s rarely anyone’s absolute favorite. Maybe, though, that’s exactly where its strength lies, in its immense likeability.
Great guitar riffs, nice basslines & catchy vocals. Just classic rock & some iconic songs, it’s hard not to like. FT: The Boys Are Back In Town Rating 4/5
Classic hard rock
I've heard that some kind of boys are back in town somehere i dunno. they brought some good music with them.
I was a little pissed that the one Thin Lizzy album on the list wasn't Jailbreak but this live album has so much more energy that it more than makes up for it. It's basically Jailbreak Plus.
really been wanting to get into thin lizzy for a while and this was great. the area between classic rock and metal (i.e. hard rock) was always something I stayed clear off, but this really catches me with great, not overdone musicianship and cool lyrics
Only knew a few of the songs beforehand, but damned if Thin Lizzy can’t carry a proper double albums worth. Great live hard rock energy, Lynott is electric as you’d expect, and they can pull it back down to quite sweet and soft lyricism and balladry as well as rocking hard, in that particular way they had as a proudly Irish band. Real good stuff all round, especially that slide from Cowboy Song into The Boys Are Back in Town.
Surprisingly this is one of the best live albums I have heard. The vocal and instrumental quality is excellent, not to mention the rapturous tracks that make up the album.
“Live and Dangerous” by Thin Lizzy is not a studio album but a live album which they recorded in their concert. This is one of the best live recorded album. I like the performance of the band as they were energetic in terms of instruments or vocal performance. The crowd interaction was good. The album flows nicely from start to end. Some of the highlights from the album are “Jailbreak”, “Emerald”, “Southbound”, “The Boys are back in Town”, and “Cowboy Song”. Criticism from this album is overdubbing of some songs. This makes some parts feel like a studio album songs rather than a live version. Overall great album by Thin Lizzy and one of the best live album for me and only downside being overdubbing in some part.
Excelente álbum, bien rockero, fuertísimo. Tremendos solos.
Could care less about how much was overdubbed because this album rocks!
rock and roll baby
Grew on me. A fun listen. 3.5 rounded.
Enjoyed it in a probably won't listen to it again way. 3.5 rounded up
Good rock music
Ikke helt min stil men fortsatt bra musikk, 8/10
The definitive live album this guy was in his absolute top
You gotta love a good turn off your brain record every once in a while I think “fun” is the best way to describe this one. Couple of crowd favorites (Jailbreak, The Boys are Back in Down), some great jam sessions (really liked Emerald’s guitar solo), and a decent amount of audience engagement. We haven’t gotten a lot of live albums but I always think there’s something a little cool about being transported into the crowd of a concert. I think an hour for music like this is kinda on the upper limit; they don’t have a ton of range and it does sorta wear out its welcome towards the end. Quite a few forgettable songs, though I guess the concert as a whole being good is what really matters. I wouldn’t really say I felt strong feelings listening to this, definitely more of a crowd pleasing sound rather than trying to tug on anyone’s heartstrings Still though, really enjoyed this one for the most part. We don’t get these kinda strictly “fun” albums very much on this list so sometimes it’s really nice to be able to take a break from the artsy fartsy stuff. Also damn I didn’t know Huey Lewis played harmonica or that he was around back then, pretty cool.
I was having a little laugh to myself at the thick Dublin accent coming through all the time. I keep forgetting they’re Irish. This was my first venture into Thin Lizzy. I obviously knew the big hit, “Boys Are Back In Town” but that was about the full scope of my Thin Lizzy knowledge. This was a good introduction to the band. I got to hear all the favourites, which were obviously selected by the band themselves as it was a live album. However, it was a live album and I was aware I was listening to a version of a song that was not the recorded version. Therefore, can I give a good review on certain songs if that was not the original version? I don’t know. Still, I had a great time listening to it. And I will definitely be investigating further into Thin Lizzy’s discography
A lot of fun this one. Holy guitars too
Perhaps overdubbed, by not overdone, Thin Lizzy's classic if controversial live record is not just an exemplar of the live form but an effective intro to a band I assume is now mostly remembered for that one hit. It's not that the Irish hard rock outfit is all that inventive or original, it's that they do Queen better than Queen & they're more T. Rex than they are Judas Priest or, oh I don't know, Def Leppard. Dumb is dumb, & these tracks don't exactly live in our wittiest or deepest brainwaves, but call me surprised, tho I may just be ravished, this doesn't just go hard & wild, it's got depth & soul. I'm not even that moved to say that it sounds live, i.e., this is no At Fillmore East. I think it just sounds alive, which is really all you want out of music anyways.
Great album - real energy to the sound and a few classic tracks
really solid and an enjoyable listen, ALWAYS.
4/5 Favorite Song: Still In Love With You
Meno oli kova, nauhotukset kuulosti hyvältä, soitanta oli todella loistavaa - levylle uskollista, mutta kuitenki live-höysteellä. Live-levyt on vaan aina vähän live-levyjä. Henkkoht en oikein pääsääntösesti jaksa kuunnella jos ei oo joku täysin tajunnanräjäyttävä live, joka jotenki nostaa alkuperäsen materiaalin seuraaviin sfääreihin. Kertakuuntelulla oli menevää ja oikein hyvän kuulosta, tuskin kuuntelen sen enempää.
At first I was rolling my eyes at the inclusion of a live record like this on this list, even for a band I dig like Thin Lizzy. But goddamn is there some MUSCLE here. That transition from Cowboy Song into The Boys Are Back in Town would have made me sob real man tears if I was there in person for it.
The best live album!!
The recording quality is not great but it doesn’t matter. Thin Lizzy changed rock in multiple ways for the better. Epic band, epic album.
I had a great time listening to this album.
RIP Phil Lynott
4/5. I previously only really knew of Thin Lizzy for their big radio hits like “The Boys are Back in Town” so I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed this live record. The real highlight of the whole thing for me is the guitar playing which is fantastic all the way through. From what I gathered with the little research I did this was the last Thin Lizzy album to feature Brian Robertson on guitar, and what a send off this is on that front in terms of showcasing his skills. Beyond the guitar though, the rest of this is also pretty great, lots of catchy songs and solid band chemistry in terms of playing.
“Award winning live album” actually made in a studio For reals, they have a great sound though. Lots of hits to choose from.
Skeptical going in but it absolutely cooked
Great live album! Really like thin Lizzy!
at first blush it feels like pretty basic 70's 80's livin on a prayer woo woo rock but it's def got heart. there's a fun moment where it transitions into The Boys Are Back in Town and you're like "oh haha fuck yea its these guys". the live bit really enhances that rock n roll atmosphere, and generally the sound is mixed up enough that it stays sick as hell throughout. eventually the album does start to drag but it finishes strong in a very fun way. Dancing in the Moonlight playing into Massacre is a extremely sick combo, i'll say both of them together are my favorite song. very strong 4
I only know Thin Lizzy superficially. I've never listened to a whole album. I have the impression that they are one of these bands that had great stage presence but struggled to translate that excitement and energy to studio recordings. The Phil Lynott story is a sad one. Very 70s rock, in a good way. Very solid album. Strong finish, lots of good rock guitar playing. Guest appearance by Huey Lewis, blues harmonica player -- !! Whaa -- ?!? In the words of Phil Lynott's fellow Hibernian Shane MacGowan (Across the Broad Atlantic): Big hand for the lads. A bit too loud for me.
Cool.
Loved this live-sort-of-but-not-fully live album. Well engineered, Lynott and co in their prime. Baffling that this is the only Lizzy album on this project though
You can smell the stale Schiltz beer that's been spilled on the floor when you listen to this album closely.
I really enjoyed this! Great album! At times I would forget it was a live album. Sounds great with fun songs!
Thin Lizzy rules. I'm not really a deep cut guy with them, but I love the mix of heavy, melodic 70s guitar rock with soulful singing and lyrics. Maybe a little longer than I needed it to be, but if it was any shorter I might have missed Huey Lewis (!) on harmonica.
rock and roll dude
4/5
from the cover i was expecting this to be obnoxious hair metal, but then when dancing in the moonlight came on and they were thanking their saxophone player, i realized i had them totally wrong. and then the boys are back in town came up and i was like ohhhh it's those guys! really fun time on this one
Eine Band die ich immer lächerlich fand bis ich Mal Jailbreak gehört habe und irgendwie es dann doch funktioniert hat. Das "live" Album verliert durch zusammensammeln von verschiedenen Auftritten verschiedener Touren und Overdubs im Studio an Punkten, aber gewinnt an Straffheit und Härte, zwei wichtigen Punkten wenn es um Lederhosen geht. Es ist gerade Dopamin reich genug um mir morgens richtig Spaß zu machen, deshalb noch
Det er så fedt faktisk! En del af min glæde deles af Freja som jo virkelig elsker det her album, men der er også fede numre på som virkelig også bliver cool i denne her live setting. Highlights: Jailbreak Southbound The Boys Are Back In Town
Thin Lizzy is a band that I have heard some of, but mostly just their biggest hits. This album was a lot of fun, a high energy classic rock live album that I really enjoyed, and that wasn't limited to just the songs I knew. Thin Lizzy does sound a little glam, but I think it is hard enough not to be in the camp side of glam. I could definitely listen to this again.
Lowkey stalwart.
Okay, we have another live album on the list, and it’s another live album that some believe is the greatest live album ever recorded. It's Thin Lizzy’s Live and Dangerous. I’m sure you know at least one Thin Lizzy song, and it’s probably The Boys Are Back In Town. I kind of hate that song. I’ve just heard it too much. Radio really knows how to drive songs into the ground. Live and Dangerous came out in 1978, and the songs were taken from a few shows over a year’s time. It’s a double album, as well. Some say the album is 75% live, and others say the album is 75% studio overdubs. Guitarist Scott Gorham said the album showed the best of Thin Lizzy before the “bad drugs” began to destroy the band. Bandleader, bassist, and singer Phil Lynott would be dead about eight years later, primarily due to bad drugs and alcohol. The band, it seemed, was always going through changes, mainly with the guitarists. For this album, it was Lynott on bass and vocals and drummer Brian Downey, both of them there from the beginning. The guitarists were Gorham and Brian Robertson. Legendary guitarist Gary Moore was also one of the revolving guitarists in and out of the band a few times, though not on this record. I would probably call myself just a casual fan of Thin Lizzy. I never cared much for Lynott’s vocals, really. Though I do have my favorite songs, like Jailbreak and Bad Reputation. The album has 17 songs, and it runs just over one hour and 15 minutes. Let’s get it on. Track 1 is one of my favorites from the band, Jailbreak. Thin Lizzy was one of the bands that inspired other bands to use a twin guitar attack. The guitarists would often play solos together, harmonizing with each other. This sure sounds live to me. At the end of the song, the band brings the sound down a bit to allow the crowd to get into the show a little more by clapping. Great way to open the show. Track 2 is Emerald and Lynott starts the song out with a bad joke. The band is an Irish band, and Lynott asks if there are any ladies there with a little Irish in them. Of course, you can see where the joke is going. In 1978, that might have been high comedy. Now, it’s a pervy dad joke. I’m not sure I’ve heard Emerald, but it has a nice riff. It’s like a traditional Irish tune, but with beefy, feedbacked guitars. Cool. Yes, there’s the twin guitar attack as both guitarists are harmonizing with each other while playing the same melody. Now the solos come at you fast and furious. I think Thin Lizzy may be one of those bands like KISS. They sound fine on record, if not a little disappointing, but live, they’re beasts. Gorham and Robertson are still soloing. This song is great for guitar fans. Track 3 is Southbound, and it has a brighter, poppier sound. It also begins with the two guitars harmonizing on the lead melody. This is a driving song. Speaking of harmonies, the band is doing a good job harmonizing on the chorus. This song is laidback and fun. I feel like a lot of Thin Lizzy songs were like that. They had songs that could rip your face off, but also had fine rock songs that didn’t need face-melting solos. Track 4 is Rosalie/Cowgirl’s Song, and Rosalie was written by Bob Seger, which I didn't know. It does have that Seger uptempo rock groove. As for Cowgirl’s Song, one of Thin Lizzy's biggest songs is Cowboy Song. I wonder if Cowgirl’s Song came out of that popularity? Women can do things these days. Speaking of KISS, Rosalie has a KISS groove in there. The guitars sound incredible. I’m really digging this song. I actually started clapping at my desk. It may be the Monster Energy. Ohhh, here comes the familiar strains of Cowboy Song, but it must be Cowgirl’s Song. Okay, it seems they are just riffing Rosalie over Cowboy Song. And then it’s over. Great song. Track 5 is Dancing in the Moonlight, which I thought was a totally different song. Lynott's vocal style is so different. I think that may be what threw me off about Thin Lizzy. The vocals just aren’t arranged like normal classic rock standards. He’s singing in a conversational style. Oooh, there’s a saxophone playing on this song. This song sounds like Lynott’s try at righting a Van Morrison song. John Earle is playing the sax. Now we get a super clean, fun guitar solo. Thin Lizzy always had incredible guitar players, even though they went through them quickly. And near the song, it’s both guitars and the sax harmonizing on the melody. Wow. That’s awesome. Track 6 is Massacre, and I would have sworn this was an Iron Maiden song. This song is just running and running. I think I can definitely say this is the best stuff I’ve ever heard from Thin Lizzy. Not just the song, which is incredible, but they really shone live. This song is so heavy, yet there is also a guitar line that is like a light shining to show the way to the end of the song. This is my favorite song on the album now. Track 7 is Still In Love with You, and it’s a slowed-down love song. I wouldn’t necessarily call it a ballad. It’s very bluesy, at least to start. I’m digging this. It’s allowing Lynott to actually sing. The guitars really make this song work. All in all, a nice change of pace for the album. Track 8 is Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed, and that’s a weird song title. Oh, yeah, this is funky. The lyrics aren’t doing much for me, or the singing, but the guitars and Lynott’s bass playing are really tight. Track 9 is Cowboy Song and it’s one of the band’s most loved songs. I’ve only heard it a few times. It has a melody that sounds similar to The Boys Are Back in Town, which kind of irks me. But, live, the guitars seem a bit heavier. It’s not turning me, but I do love the sound of the verses on guitar. We get to the middle of the song, and the two guitars really start singing, both together in harmony and separate in solos. Then, the last note of Cowboy Song, also happens to be the first note of The Boys Are Back in Town, which is track 10. The song is already pretty peppy on record, but I think the band speeds it up a bit more here. Those guitar harmonies are speeding by. I have to admit, this is a great song, and it’s a fun party song, but I’ve heard it so much. It’s one of those songs that everybody likes, and I tend to hate those songs. I guess it’s the contrarian in me. Track 11 is Don’t Believe a Word and I’m not sure I’ve heard this song. It’s pretty heavy for a love song. Damn, the first guitar solo just melted my cerebral cortex. That was straight fire. This song and Massacre are going into my singles playlist. Track 12 is Warrior, and it comes out firing with the twin guitar attack doubling each other. I like Lynott’s vocals on this song. It’s such a badass tune. Lynott’s voice sounds like Jimi Hendrix on this song. I later searched for a live performance of this song on YouTube, and Lynott said the song had been written for Hendrix. So, I guess he was trying to mimic Hendrix’s voice a bit. “I am the warrior I serve the death machine Losers or conquerors All flash past on my silver screen Death is no easy answer For those who wish to know Ask those who have been before you What fate the future holds It ain't pretty.” That’s badass. I know I say this for about every song, but the guitar solos are so good. I’m adding this song to my singles list. It’s so heavy and mean. Track 13 is Are You Ready and it immediately goes 0 to 100 mph in a flash. It’s got a great riff. Beyond it being a barnburner for the guitars, the song isn’t really that special. Lynott said it was a new song, which usually means it's bathroom and concession time during a concert. Track 14 is Suicide, or today it would be called Unaliving. The song is about suicide. I should say, the song is about a murder that the police label a suicide. That’s the plot of about 2,436 TV shows and movies. The song is a solid rock song, but the guitar solos are incredible, as usual. Gorham and Robertson just trade off. I assume it’s because their hands get too hot shredding, so the other has to take over. Track 15 is Sha-La-La and I hate the title, at least before hearing the song. The title may stink, but the riffs are stupendous. The riff reminds me of the riff from the Osmonds’ song called Crazy Horse. After reading the lyrics, this is quite the filthy song. It’s no Buckcherry, but without using curse words, it’s very suggestive. “Black magic woman, you've got a hold Come on, sugar, I'll lose control I want your body, not your soul Come on, baby, take my jelly roll.” That’s not very subtle at all. Though again, Buckcherry is about as subtle as a sledgehammer to your face. I’m not for censorship, but being unable to say certain words can actually make things more fun. It causes you to make up new words or sayings to point toward the word you can’t or shouldn’t say. I digress. Beyond the great guitars and licentious lyrics, drummer Downey gets himself some time for a drum solo. He played his arse off. Track 16 is Baby Drives Me Crazy and it starts with a sing-along with the crowd. This is an old-fashioned blues song with harmonica and all. Of course, most old-fashioned blues songs don’t have two guitars chuggin' along. Though it does give both guitarists a chance to shred, and shred they do. Speaking of a harmonica, Huey Lewis is playing it. Yes, that Huey Lewis. At that time, it seems he was known as Bluesy Huey Lewis. Great song with cool crowd interaction. Track 17, and the final track, is "The Rocker". I’m kind of sad the album is over, though I’m sure there’s some sort of giant deluxe album with 74 songs on it. The riff sounds like something Motorhead would play, though maybe at a faster pace. It definitely reminds me of a Fastway song, and Fastway was formed by former Motorhead guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke. Again, it has to be said, the guitar solos on this song are magnifique. It’s a great song to end the album and send the people home happy. Okay, I won’t say that I’m now a Thin Lizzy fan, but I definitely am a Live and Dangerous fan. It’s one of the best live albums I’ve heard. I got caught up in it a few times and was clapping along and playing air guitar. I also used the bathroom during the new song. If you’ve never heard Thin Lizzy or if you’ve only heard Thin Lizzy from studio albums, listen to this. It’ll turn you around. I wonder if this will give me a new appreciation for the recorded songs? If it’s not must-listen, I’d at least highly recommend it. It’s heavy enough for metalheads, but not so shreddy that rock fans can’t also groove to it.
Another great listen. I wasn't too familiar with this album to begin with but I've added it to my rotation now.
Very good live album.
Veldig kult, men blir litt for mye av det gode. Svak 4'er
The 4 songs on Spotify gave me enough to know this is a killer live album!
Was vacillating between a high 7/10 and low 8/10 for this one, but settled on 8/10 just because it was sheer fun! There were definitely a few throwaway numbers in here, but overall the energy and soloing were on point for a hard rock live record.
Wow, never even considered Thin Lizzy as a live band. They are smokin!
Ожидания снова были не очень высокие, но какое-никакое удовольствие в итоге получил
понравилась запись, никогда не нравилось гитарное творчество гэри мура, а тут хорошо звучит, в лайве поинтереснее главных хитов со студийными записями, более драйвово, поставлю 3.5, даже ближе к 4м, чем к 3м
Livegesang der Wahnsinn.
The boys are back in town, miguel
Great live band. There's a lot more to TL than I previously thought.
Great live album!
Actual Rating: 4.5/5
Really enjoyed this album
Good
Something very special about these songs played live. They can be really turgid from the studio. Apart from the stupid joke about a bit of Irish, this whole performance feels flawless, and there's the epic moment when one song thumps into boys are back in town. Ridiculous drum solo gets everyone fired up and then pure joy as the band members get introduced. Epic rock gig.
No lo terminé perdón pero estaba bueno 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Guitar!!!
This is a great live album. The recording is clean, you can hear everything clearly, the band sounds great and you get audience banter. Great recording. It's a solid Thin Lizzy album, if they only picked one Thin Lizzy album this would be a great one. Kinda cheating as it's their hits and all that but still. It's a solid classic rock album. Worth the listen.
Very good
Normally not a huge fan of live albums but this was pretty decent.
Great example of what a live album should be, a lot of fun, transitions between big hits were seamless and some great performances
Not as polished as their studio ouvre, but pure class.
I liked this more than I thought I would. Maybe influenced by Phil Lynott being Irish.
This was a fun live album to listen to, full of great guitar solos. Sounds really clean for a live album, but also I know there was some studio over-dubbing. Favorite Track - Massacre Least Favorite Track - Dancing in the Moonlight ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chock full of bangers
I haven't listened to much Thin Lizzy so I wonder what I'd think of a studio album by them, but this was pretty good for this style! Great vocal performances throughout, and some incredible guitar parts too. Favorites: The Boys Are Back In Town, Are You Ready
Not the biggest fan of live albums, but I have to admit Thin Lizzy works best in this format. This is pretty much the perfect encapsulation of what made them special (although I would have included Whiskey in a Jar in the setlist, but I ain't Phil). Anyway, Thin Lizzy rules, love the dueling lead guitars and Phil Lynott's singular vocal delivery, and to this day, no one has written a better song about the boys and their being back in town.
I used to have this on vinyl but realized I'll never really throw Thin Lizzy on that much. I like it once in awhile but honestly, this is probably the last time I'll ever listen to this start to finish again.
Irish Glam Rock at its finest. I love Thin Lizzy and this is surprisingly energetic and good to listen to Live album. It's missing "Whiskey in the Jar" which is arguably one of their best songs since it's a rock & roll reimagining of an old Irish ballad (despite the band hating it). It does have the highly recognizable and popular "Jailbreak", "The Boys are Back in Town", and "Dancing in the Moonlight". Also, "Cowboy Song" into "The Boys are Back in Town" is one of the greatest Live transitions I've ever heard in my life. A little history on this album, this tour was performed in one of the most significant and violent years in recent Irish history. The La Mon Restaurant Bombing by the IRA, daily killings of RUC soldiers, and Ireland broke from the British Sterling becoming economically independent of Britain. Ireland was baring its teeth and clawing at the hand that had been strangling it for so long. Thin Lizzy was an icon of the youth and this album in particular launched them far into the clouds of viral and sensational music. All that said, knowing that their home country was in political unrest and they just kept on rocking is the soul of rock music. This album is a 9/10 for me.
Ma foi plutôt sympa, des sonorités classiques mais intemporelles
Un moment agréable, le fait que ça soit en live ajoute beaucoup plus que si j'écoutais un album studio, les musiques donnent du pep's et c'est Irlandais bordellll
A truly great live album. Not without controversy as no one knows how much it was later overdubbed. Regardless, it still sounds fantastic and really captures the excitement of the band live
Nu får Josef passa sig, för nu blev pappa på ölhävarhumör.
Basically Foo Fighters if Foo Fighters weren’t shit.
Good Choice!
Put this one off for ages thinking I wouldn't really enjoy it - I think I've heard Boys are Back one too many times for my liking - but this was face-meltingly good. Just oozes with 70s hard rock sexiness and the sound quality is so good it's hard to believe this is a live album. Stunning work
live albums are fun! 3.5 or something
Very good album
These guys can jam & shredd with the best of them. Not all the songs are killer but still good notheless. Singer has an amazing voice that stays consistent throughout. ROCK ON! 4
I had previously only known 1 song from this band, so I was pleasantly surprised with how much i enjoyed this! The energy throughout this album was so upbeat and fun, it was genuinely so enjoyable.
Tremendos músicos
I liked this album. It's late rock n roll but Phil Lynett was committed in a consumable way. He is legendary in Dublin.
Liked it a lot!
Enjoyed the album. Wasn’t a band I’d heard of before. 7/10
I was blown away when this album started, so many songs I've already heard, but these live version are even better. Makes me want to relisten to some thin lizzy songs. Amazing energy, vocal, instruments etc... In the second half it does get a bit less interesting, as not their best songs get played. Liked this album. 1. Southbound 2. Jailbreak 3. Still in love with you