Chinatown cover

Chinatown

Thin Lizzy · 1980

40 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · blues rock · traditional heavy metal

A vibrant blend of blues rock and hard-hitting riffs echoing the urban grit of late '70s Dublin.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative late-night vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 10, 1980, 'Chinatown' was Thin Lizzy's ninth studio album, following their commercial peak with 'Live and Dangerous'. At this point, the band was navigating lineup changes and diminishing sales, seeking to re-establish their identity amid a changing musical landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Judas Priest· Wishbone Ash· Blue Öyster Cult

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 We Will Be Strong 5:09
  • 2 Chinatown 4:41
  • 3 Sweetheart 3:29
  • 4 Sugar Blues 4:19
  • 5 Killer on the Loose 3:54
  • 6 Having a Good Time 4:35
  • 7 Genocide 5:05
  • 8 Didn't I 4:26
  • 9 Hey You 5:07

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