Phil Lynott Album [Import]

Philip Lynott | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 26, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Mercury UK
• ASIN: B00000ASU3
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #239,935 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Fatalistic Attitude

2. The Man's A Fool

3. Old Town

4. Cathleen

5. Growing Up

6. Yellow Pearl

7. Together

8. Little Bit Of Water

9. Ode To Liberty (The Protest Song)

10. Gino

11. Don't Talk About Me Baby

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars IRISH ROCKER FROM THIN LIZZY, REDISCOVERED BY THE CORRS, December 27, 1999

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Jose A. Loayza "pepelrh" (Lima, Peru) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Phil Lynott Album (Audio CD)

I haven't got the cd yet, but... last sunday (december 99) I heard THE CORRS unplugged in MTV and they played a gem from this album called 'OLD TOWN'.. I almost cryed like you do when you meet a good friend after almost twenty years; they played it with passion and reverence only a great musician can have to another great musician (I plan to buy the Corrs cd as soon as it is available).

REMEMBER 'THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN'?

Phil Lynott, (irish as the Corrs) who died in the first half of the 80's, was the main composer, lead singer and bass player of the legendary rock band called THIN LIZZY, and brought us such talented guitar players as Gary Moore and John Sykes (co-writer of most of Whitesnake's multi-platinum album songs); in his time, he was considered among the best rock composers in the U.K.(his lyrics were unusually deep and literate for a hard rock group) in the same category as Paul McCartney and Pete Townshend.

Although it never got as successful in America as in Europe, Thin Lizzy set the foundation for double lead guitar bands as Def Leppard, Iron Maiden, and even Metallica plays a song by T.L. in their cover album Garage Inc.

Unknown to most fans is the fact that Lynott recorded some solo albums, with a pop post-beatles sound but with great lyrics; I only remembered OLD TOWN from radio airplay almost 15 years ago until I heard THE CORRS, but the other song samples I just heard in AMAZON convinced me to buy THE PHILIP LYNOTT ALBUM, even if it's a little expensive (import edition).

If you are a fan of Thin Lizzy, this album will be a great addition to your cd collection; otherwise, I sugest you to buy 'Dedication', Thin Lizzy's greatest hits.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a musical genius!, September 4, 2000

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Jay F. Paupard (Las Vegas, NV USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Phil Lynott Album (Audio CD)

this cd along with "solo in soho" are must haves for Phil Lynott/Thin Lizzy fans. Both solo albums showcase Philip's musical diversity. Bits of new romance, r&B, soul and good old rock n roll are showcased in both these cds. To me these are classic gems! What are you waiting for, pick 'em up, you won't be let down. God bless ya Phil!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Uneven but solid, November 3, 2003

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Jonathan W. Collins (Bernardsville, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Phil Lynott Album (Audio CD)

Phil Lynott the rogue poet/rocker of Thin Lizzy fame released this solo album in '82 and I must say that there are some GREAT tunes here. It is balanced by lesser songs that are not really up to the high standard Phil Lynott set. "Old Town" is the major single off this record for good reason. It has that wistfulness that the best of Thin Lizzy is known for. A song about lost love, longing and rememberence, it truly is a gem. If this was the only good song on this album id still say buy it, but there are some other standouts, such as "Little bit of water" , "Cathleen" , and "Together"
coupled with "Solo in Soho" this album is a good taste of Phil Lynott for the Thin Lizzy fan and people who have a passing interest in this fabulous songwriter.