LP – Black Vinyl.

Johnny The Foxis the second album in what most fans call the classic four Thin Lizzyalbums: ‘Jailbreak‘, ‘Johnny The Fox‘, ‘Bad Reputation‘ and ‘Black Rose‘. Released during the band’s peak years (the mid – to late ’70s), the album is highlighted by the twin guitar attack ofScott Gorhamand Brian Robertsonand Lynott’sown songwriting. Although his romantic artistic ambitions often outreached his hard rock grasp, the songs here (taken one by one) reveal a more focused craftsman. The overall tone of the album is looser – funkier even – than on any previousThin Lizzyeffort. Of course, the only successful single was the predictable pounding of ‘Don’t Believe a Word‘, but there are richer and unexpected highlights scattered throughout. The gentle strains of ‘Borderline‘ reveal a melodic grace not usually associated with the band. the easy roll of ‘Old Flame‘ likewise unearths heart-on-your-sleeve romanticism; and this from a guy who’s better known for casual dismissals such as “if that chick don’t want to know, forget her”, from the band’s signature song, ‘the boys are back in town’.

Tracklist:

A1 Johnny
A2 Rocky
A3 Borderline
A4 Don’t Believe A Word
A5 Fool’s Gold

B1 Johnny The Fox Meets Jimmy The Weed
B2 Old Flame
B3 Massacre
B4 Sweet Marie
B5 Boogie Woogie Dance