Thin Lizzy - Renegade
#579
By John Tommasino
November 15 1981
Thin Lizzy
Renegade
Genre: Heavy Rock
Allen’s Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (upgraded to 4.25 in 2023)
John's rating: 5 out of 5
Full admission, I'm a fan of Thin Lizzy. Lead singer and bassist Phil Lynott was a genuine talent for the rock genre. Far underrated and underappreciated when critics discuss rock of the 1970s and 80s, Lynott stands out with his distinctive vocals and catchy songs about fighting, loving, and skipping town. He had raw talent, energy and a frontman's charisma that carried this band. Renegade feels like an epic album from the moment you hear the opening of "Angel of Death" with Lynott quoting a line from "Apocalypse Now"...- 'My God, there's millions of them"... until the closing number.. Renegade delivers the goods. Standout songs include "Angel of Death" "Hollywood (Down on Your Luck) the bluesy "Fats" and the tragic "Mexican Blood" in which Lynott weaves a sad story about a boy and a girl and a violent murder. This is a great album. It's not Jailbreak but what is? I highly recommend it. Five star rock all the way. Rest in power Phil Lynott.
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