Thin lizzy thunder and lightning9/10/2023 ![]() ![]() If I had any complaints it would probably be the mix/production which at times comes across as a bit too bombastic and 80’s. “Holy War” is another relentless pounder with a message to be heard. ![]() It reminds me of the similarly titled “Night Comes Down” by Judas Priest. “The Sun Goes Down” is a slower one with a keyboard solo, very atmospheric. “This Is The One” has some relentless pounding drums courtesy of Brian Downey (one of the true greats). Really, there’s not a bad song on this album. Sung by Lynott, those lines tell a whole story. “I got a whole month’s wages, I haven’t seen that much in ages, I might spend it in stages, and move out to Las Vegas.” Love it. “Cold Sweat” is the one that Sykes co-wrote, and it is very metal, featuring his trademark guitar squeals and yet more great lyrics from Lynott. In “Bad Habits” he sounds like he’s jonesing as bad as the title implies. Phil’s voice is noticeably a lot more raw, worn, but he works within his limitations as always. It’s just a rock and roller of a song with killer lyrics. If there was one track that sounded like old Lizzy circa Johnny The Fox, it’s “Bad Habits”. Wharton’s keys are not obtrusive.īest track: Gorham and Lynott’s “Bad Habits”. Wharton and Sykes both scored songwriting credits, which may be why this album sounds so much more “metal”. It is produced by Chris Tsangarides (Anvil, Judas Priest). This is the only album from the Lynott/Gorham/Downey/Wharton/Sykes lineup. There are times it reminds me of Judas Priest. You know how certain albums just click with you and you don’t know why? That’s Thunder and Lightning for me, but I think it reminds me of that general vibe of heavy metal music in 1983. It’s definitely the most metal, but it’s not the best sounding one (gimme Black Rose for that honour). Thunder and Lightning is the final Lizzy studio album. I’ve always loved John Sykes from his work in Whitesnake and Blue Murder. I love this album, it was actually the first Lizzy studio album I bought, on vinyl, from Tom’s store way back in the late 1990’s. Thunder And Lightning is a hymn for heavy metal and hard rock music.THIN LIZZY – Thunder and Lightning (1983, 180 gram Back on Black reissue) 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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