Those Who are used to the twin guitar harmony attack of the latter day Lizzy may at first be taken aback by the heavy/blues Funk punk of this record, but within seconds that impression is smashed to pieces by the sheer FORCE of this Trio.the guitar shredding is fierce, Phil is truly coming into his own as a back alley Dylan, spinning tales of lost love and earthly woe while beating on the bass like it owes him money. all the while Eric Bell, a insanely underrated guitarist, plays like James Williamson's older, more academic brother. Brian Downey on the drums makes orchestras weep with his syncopation and downtown bucket drummers nod, assured at his soul.
This was the last record The Original Thin Lizzy would record before Eric Bell left for grayer pastures and they filed out there now etched in eternity twin guitar sound. this is the other Thin Lizzy record everyone must own (Jailbreak is no 1, Natch) from the 70s aerospace acid leftovers cover to the remarkably full, rich production, to the soothing rasp and scowl on Phils voice, to the so fucking good it should be fattening Guitar owning Of bell, if your not full on BLASTING this record (deluxe edition is on spotify kids, and blue tooth speakers are cheaper then ever) check yourself into the morgue, your brain and heart and soul is dead.
-Lou Toad
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