"Have you time for another one?" - Eric Bell (Thin Lizzy)

Eric Bell (Thin Lizzy) SHOWTIME

Brian Downey (Thin Lizzy) Vancouver HELLO!!!

Thin Lizzy-s/t (LITA reissue)

Eric Bell (Thin Lizzy) Vancouver HELLO!!!

OG THIN LIZZY

L-R: Eric Bell, Philip Lynott, Brian Downey (*getting excited for the Lido TL celebration this Thursday!@#$%!!!)

(oh yes) she knows

(MOR) THIN LIZZY

More information:
http://lightintheattic.net/releases/728-thin-lizzy
http://lightintheattic.net/releases/1593-shades-of-a-blue-orphanage
http://lightintheattic.net/releases/1594-vagabonds-of-the-western-world

*Original Vagabonds of the Western World artwork by Jim Fitzpatrick (http://www.jimfitzpatrick.com/)

Soundtrack composer, musician, and audio geek Paul Kehayas w/ reissue producer, DJ, and music journalist Sipreano

*LITA Thin Lizzy reissues out NOW!!! PEACE

THIN LIZZY

Hello ROCK and ROLL fans!!!! 
I'd like to share a short excerpt from my Thin Lizzy liner notes...

"It took years of patronage, but in late 1999 the dealer finally invited me to his place. Arriving with a wallet full of cash and a surging case of nerves, I found myself inching up the steps of a dimly lit east Vancouver house, anxious to score. After a knock and quick hello, I was ushered inside and instantly put at ease. Looking around, I spotted a row of album covers towards the ceiling. On the wall to my left was a massive map of the world, straight-ahead, a vintage turntable, glowing tube amp, and large speakers hung by chains. The remaining perimeter was furnished with handmade wooden cabinets filled with my host’s most treasured possessions, hundreds of psychedelic LPs from around the globe. “Explore,” he said. 

Later that evening, I asked the dealer what his favourite album was. Pausing for inspiration, he walked over to a shelf beneath the record player, thumbed across to the “T” section, and pulled out an original British Decca label Thin Lizzy. I must admit I was somewhat perplexed. Here was this slightly built, musical encyclopedia of a man, with a deep seeded passion for the hippie folk side of underground sounds, putting what I perceived as a classic rock radio band on the stereo. “Whisky In The Jar,” “The Boys Are Back In Town,” and “Jailbreak” flashed through my head alongside forgotten 1980s memories of longhaired banger dudes dressed in bootleg Thin Lizzy rock tees and jumbo jean jacket patches. And then the needle dropped..."

*Ok, that's it for now (bar a little background): Ty Scammell of "For the Record" (RIP) was "the dealer," and the house mentioned is not too far from the VIN HQ. As for Thin Lizzy, they are, hands down, one of the best rock groups EVER!@#$%!!! Needless to say, it was a M-A-S-S-I-V-E honour to help make these crucial sides available again for vinyl lovers the world over and draft up some liners featuring interviews w/ founding members Eric Bell and Brian Downey. Thin Lizzy, Shades of a Blue Orphanage, and Vagabonds of the Western World represent a holy trinity if you will, the first three Lizzy LPs w/ the original power trio lineup of Phil, Eric, and Brian. These albums are powerful and sensitive, a rare and winning combination. I KNOW they will touch your soul as they have mine...

PEACE and LOVE, 
Sipreano

THIN LIZZY VINYL REISSUES (LITA)

It's been one of the BIGGEST honours of my life to work w/ the music and stories of THIN LIZZY (Hello Eric and Brian!!!)!@#$%!!! I'm very excited that the legendary Irish group's 2nd and 3rd albums are about to be released (along w/ a re-press of the MIGHTY debut LP) on Light in the Attic Records!!! Check the pre-order link HERE and whatever you do... DON'T STOP ROCKING (RIP Phil)!!! PEACE

a song for while i'm away

whisky in the jar

the rocker: a portrait of phil lynott

slow blues (dedicated to the cratery crew)...

thin lizzy-s/t (rolling stone review)

*available from LITA records (vinyl-only)!@#$%!!! essential rock for the heavy rollers...

look what the wind blew in...

thin lizzy - s/t (decca) reissue LP order link!@#$%!!!

 

 

When scrolling down a list of debut LPs by rock’s heaviest hitters, Thin Lizzy is as unheralded as they come. Long before the group’s trademark “twin-guitar” sound was born and anthems like “The Boys Are Back In Town” became instant hall-of-fame material, the street tough Irish group was a dynamic power trio consisting of guitarist Eric Bell, singing bass player Philip Lynott, and sticksman Brian Downey. Forming only a year before their monumental signing to world-famous Decca Records, Thin Lizzy fused folk, hard rock, lyrical poetry, and a dose of Celtic lore in a heady brew that despite its potency, sold poorly at the time of release. Often ignored apart from hardcore Lizzy devotees around the globe, Light In The Attic is incredibly proud to produce a much-needed vinyl-only re-release of Thin Lizzy.

Including certified underground classics like “Honesty Is No Excuse,” “Look What The Wind Blew In,” and “Return Of The Farmer’s Son” one can see why original Decca copies are prized possessions. Rich in vibe and vibrations, Thin Lizzy is the type of record one hangs onto. Now is your chance to enjoy this crucial music at an affordable price. To sweeten the pot just right, the lowdown is as follows: Original master tape transferring by Sterling Sound and re-mastering by Dave Cooley (Elysian Masters), 180-gram virgin black vinyl, original album art reproduction (both UK, outside of gatefold, and US versions, inside of gatefold; see image below), extensive liner notes by reissue producer Kevin “Sipreano” Howes (Jamaica-Toronto series, Rodriguez' Cold Fact and Coming From Reality, Monks, Mowest anthology) featuring a recent in-depth interview with Eric Bell, and unseen archival imagery. Out next week, you can pre-order a copy Thin Lizzy (LITA 086) here now!

lizzy labels

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