Dedication: The Very Best of Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy · 1991
76 min · 18 tracks · hard rock
A dynamic collection of hard rock anthems infused with bluesy riffs and unforgettable melodies, encapsulating Thin Lizzy's legendary sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Whisky In The Jar Start here — This classic track showcases Thin Lizzy's unique blend of traditional Irish folk music with rock, making it a staple in their discography and a fan favorite.
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Jailbreak — The song exemplifies the band’s ability to craft catchy hooks and powerful narratives, establishing a template for future hard rock anthems.
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The Boys Are Back In Town — An iconic anthem that captures the spirit of camaraderie and celebration, it remains one of Thin Lizzy's most recognizable songs across generations.
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Still In Love With You — This ballad highlights Phil Lynott's lyrical depth and emotional delivery, showcasing the band's versatility beyond hard rock.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This compilation effectively highlights Thin Lizzy's career but lacks the cohesion of a studio album.
What we noticed
- The album features a chronological selection of tracks that showcases the band's evolution from blues rock to hard rock.
- The running time is just over an hour, allowing for a comprehensive overview without feeling overly long.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- nostalgic anthems for sing-alongs
- for late-night drives
- bluesy grit with melodic storytelling
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek minimalist soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — A comprehensive compilation that introduces new listeners to Thin Lizzy's key tracks.
- Themes
- Irish folk rock fusion· rock and roll camaraderie· post-disbandment nostalgia
- Career context
- Released in 1991, this compilation came after Thin Lizzy's disbandment in 1983, serving as a retrospective of their influential career. It highlights the band's evolution from their early blues rock roots to becoming pioneers of hard rock and heavy metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Judas Priest· Wishbone Ash· Blue Öyster Cult
Tracklist
- 1 Whisky In The Jar Start here 5:45
- 2 The Rocker 5:12
- 3 She Knows 5:12
- 4 Still In Love With You 5:38
- 5 Showdown 4:31
- 6 Rosalie 3:11
- 7 Wild One 4:18
- 8 Fighting My Way Back 3:12
- 9 Jailbreak 4:04
- 10 The Boys Are Back In Town 4:27
- 11 Cowboy Song 5:16
- 12 Don't Believe A Word 2:21
- 13 Bad Reputation 3:10
- 14 Dancin' In The Moonlight (It's Caught Me In Its Spotlight) 3:24
- 15 Do Anything You Want To 3:52
- 16 Waiting For An Alibi 4:13
- 17 Chinatown 4:44
- 18 Dedication 4:00
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Highway to Hell
AC/DC
Shares a similar anthemic quality and bluesy rock riffs that resonate with camaraderie.
Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
Both feature dynamic hard rock anthems with memorable melodies and roots in blues rock.
Eat a Peach
The Allman Brothers Band
Combines bluesy rock elements with a sense of nostalgia and a focus on guitar-driven melodies.
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