![]() Thin Lizzy – Vagabonds of the Western World (1973, illustrated by Jim Fitzpatrick)ĭublin artist Jim Fitzpatrick was introduced to Philip Lynott in Neary’s pub, in Dublin’s city centre, by Lynott’s friend and Thin Lizzy tour manager, Frank Murray (who would subsequently manage The Pogues). Stephen’s Green”) directly references the back cover image by Dublin photographer Roy Esmond of Thin Lizzy doing exactly that. A lyric from the title track, meanwhile, (“the boys posed, standing in St. Some of the album’s tracks also reference the suggested simplicity of the album cover: “Sarah” (the first of two Lynott-composed songs of the same title) was written for Lynott’s Dublin-based grandmother, in whose house he lived for much of his childhood. The title of Thin Lizzy’s second album, meanwhile, referenced previous bands for Lynott (Orphanage) and Bell (Shades of Blue). ![]() ![]() The evocative sepia-tinted cover image of three shoeless waifs (originally titled Street Urchins at Lambeth, by Paul Martin) was clearly intended to represent vocalist Philip Lynott, guitarist Eric Bell, and drummer Brian Downey. Thin Lizzy – Shades of a Blue Orphanage (1972, design by Decca in-house cover art photograph by Radio Times Hulton Picture Library) “The work of our department,” wrote David Wedgbury in the preface to his photography book, As Years Go By – the 60s Revolution at British Decca, “did much to establish and influence the emerging art of pop photography.” The back cover photography is attributed to Jennifer Edwards (although Dublin photographer Roy Esmond’s uncredited work is also featured). He died suddenly in 1998, aged 61, having photographed 1960s music talent that would change pop culture forever. Wedgbury quickly gravitated towards art design for the label, and then creative studio manager. The appealing fisheye lens cover image was taken by David Wedgbury, the first staff photographer to be employed by Decca. Thin Lizzy signed with Decca Records on December 1, 1970, and within five months their debut album was released. Thunder And Lightning is a hymn for heavy metal and hard rock music.Thin Lizzy – Thin Lizzy (1971, design by Decca in-house cover art photograph by David Wedgbury) For me it's their second best album only surpassed by the awesome Black Rose. The band delivers, indeed, thunder and lightning! It's one of 1983's finest in every way possible. It's so complete the band innovated but didn't forget their past. It was risky but the band "placed their bet and won", for a big margin. Thunder And Lightning was a change in direction for the band for a more aggressive and heavy sound. Phil Lynott's voice and bass strings are perfect, with some excellent bass composition that allows this album to be as heavy as it is, and his voice is and always was?just perfect, enraged when necessary, but also melodic or romantic in love songs or when catchy songs come in to play Gorham's and Sykes' guitars are aggressive and heavy with some excellent riffs and solos in songs like "Cold Sweat", "Thunder And Lightning" or "Baby Please Don't Go" Downey's performance is divided into two parts, the fast/melodic compositions and the more aggressive and heavy drum compositions making one of his best performances in his career. Technically it is perfect and the band's performance is extraordinary making it one of the best of the group. This epic contains two different sounds: the classic sound of Thin Lizzy, combines melody and fast instrumental parts, but also, shows a darker and enraged side of the band with heavier instrumental parts and darker lyrics making it an instant classic. Thunder And Lightning wasn't an exception with hits such as the title track, "Cold Sweat", and "The Sun Goes Down". Although Thin Lizzy weren't and aren't a commercial rock band, in every single album they released, the band always had some big hits. It opens with the powerful and enraged "Thunder And Lightning" that makes the general image of the record although their heaviest release, Lynott and company were able to maintain their typical style of playing, combining melody and dark lyrics like "Heart Attack " or "The Sun Goes Down" but also, some strong love songs like "Baby Please Don't Go". ![]() Lyrically, the band was able to write their best compositions in years. Thunder And Lightning is the band's heaviest album ever, it contains strong heavy metal elements, that makes this album a very strong and intense output in their discography. Musically and emotionally it has a big impact in any Thin Lizzy fan, musically because it's a high quality heavy metal album and emotionally because it's the last album to feature Phil Lynott's legendary voice. It is also their last album with Phil Lynott before he died in 1986. This extraordinary heavy metal showdown is a 1983 release, entitled Thunder And Lightning, and constitutes, until now, the last album released by Thin Lizzy. ![]()
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