spectoremg Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 I had a long overdue listen to this today. IMO it's a rock masterpiece. Every track is excellent. The title track is sublime. That gorgeous flanged bass. What a band. Phil at his peak. Superb. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Absolutely, my fave Lizzie album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 It was watching Lizzy that convinced me I wanted to be in a band In the first place. Love them to bits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misdee Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Definitely the best Lizzy album, along with Live And Dangerous IMO. I remember buying the LP when it came out back in 1979. They were always a special band, and Black Rose was them at their best. Great playing and, above all, superb song writing. Phil Lynott was a superstar. Great memories. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 I never really appreciated Lizzy until I subbed for a while in a mate's band who covered several of their songs. Then it all clicked. Yeah, the Black Rose album is something special, but the title track is utterly sublime, on a different level. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Doctor J said: I never really appreciated Lizzy until I subbed for a while in a mate's band who covered several of their songs. Then it all clicked. Yeah, the Black Rose album is something special, but the title track is utterly sublime, on a different level. As a wise man once said, people who think Emerald is Thin Lizzy's best song haven't heard Roisin Dubh. Edited October 4, 2020 by Cosmo Valdemar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Lizzy are one of my all time favourite bands, seen them many times way back when. I now try to see these guys perform whenever I can, the next best thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, steantval said: Lizzy are one of my all time favourite bands, seen them many times way back when. I now try to see these guys perform whenever I can, the next best thing. That's really very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howdenspur Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 11 hours ago, steantval said: Lizzy are one of my all time favourite bands, seen them many times way back when. I now try to see these guys perform whenever I can, the next best thing. Limehouse Lizzy were the last live band I saw back in January - they are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 25 minutes ago, howdenspur said: Limehouse Lizzy were the last live band I saw back in January - they are excellent. Agreed, they're very professional. If you can catch them on a doubleheader with Livewire (ACDC tribute) then it's a proper rocking night 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Agreed re Limehouse Lizzy, they absolutely nail the sound and attitude. The lefty guitarist does my head in - he has a lefty guitar strung for a right hander so the low E is at the bottom and plays upside down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Great album. My fave Lizzy track though is the bonkers the Hero and the Madman from Vagabonds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 I think LL were the first 'proper' tribute band I ever saw, they must have been going some time now? The gig I saw was interesting as Brian Robertson turned up and played a couple of songs with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 I'm an aging mod who loves ska, soul, punk, reggae and new wave. However, Lizzy was the first band I ever saw live, around the time of Bad Reputation. I clearly remember seeing them performing The Boys Are Back In Town on a long since forgotten TV show. Utterly stunned me. L&D is still my favourite live album (Vulfpeck at MSG a solid second), Johnny The Fox still in my all time favourite top 10 album list and Black Rose, for me, was their last great album. Some bands transcend all genre based consideration. I'd say Lizzy and AC/DC (Bon Scott era) exemplify this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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