Released 47 years ago today
The Continuing Saga of the Ageing Orphans
Thin Lizzy · 1979
41 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · blues rock · traditional heavy metal
A vibrant blend of blues rock and hard rock infused with storytelling and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- storytelling that evokes nostalgia
- gradual emotional peaks throughout
- for afternoon road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 1, 1979, this album marked Thin Lizzy's transition into a more diverse sound following their commercial peak with 'Jailbreak' in 1976. It showcased the band's evolving songwriting abilities and set the stage for their later works, even as they faced lineup changes and growing pressures in the music industry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Judas Priest· Wishbone Ash· Blue Öyster Cult
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Things Ain't Working Out Down At The Farm 3:47
- 2 Buffalo Gal 5:00
- 3 Sarah 2:40
- 4 Honesty Is No Excuse 2:36
- 5 Look What The Wind Blew In 3:13
- 6 Mama Nature Said 4:34
- 7 The Hero and the Madman 5:38
- 8 Slow Blues 4:40
- 9 Dublin 2:22
- 10 Brought Down 2:59
- 11 Vagabond Of The Western World 4:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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