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After achieving a reluctant Top Ten hit with a rock version of the traditional Irish pub ballad "Whiskey in the Jar," Thin Lizzy began work on Vagabonds of the Western World -- their third, and ultimately last album for Decca Records. The single's surprise success gave the band bargaining power to demand more money and time to record, resulting in their first sonically satisfying album. The environmentally-conscious R&B of "Mama Nature Said" kicks things off with Eric Bell leading the way on slide guitar. The overblown "The Hero and the Madman" and the tepid "Slow Blues" threaten to derail the proceedings, but all is well again when the band break into their first bona fide classic "The Rocker." Brimming with attitude and dangerous swagger, Lynott sets the tone as drummer Brian Downey explodes into life for the first time on vinyl. Lizzy's Irish heritage permeates the title track, and the beautiful "Little Girl in Bloom" is absolutely flawless, featuring Lynott, the poet, in top form. In many ways, Vagabonds actually rocks harder than Lizzy's next album, the soulful Night Life -- often considered the band's first "important" record. And with the inclusion of four non-LP singles, including the aforementioned "Whiskey in the Jar," this package becomes even more appealing.
© Eduardo Rivadavia /TiVo
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Phil Lynott, Producer, Bass Guitar, Associate Producer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Downey, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - ERIC BELL, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Thin Lizzy, MainArtist - Nick Tauber, Producer
℗ 1973 Decca Music Group Limited
Phil Lynott, Producer, Bass Guitar, Associate Producer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Downey, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - ERIC BELL, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Thin Lizzy, MainArtist - Nick Tauber, Producer
℗ 1973 Decca Music Group Limited
Phil Lynott, Producer, Bass Guitar, Associate Producer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Downey, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - ERIC BELL, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Thin Lizzy, MainArtist - Nick Tauber, Producer
℗ 1973 Decca Music Group Limited
Phil Lynott, Producer, Bass Guitar, Associate Producer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Downey, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - ERIC BELL, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Thin Lizzy, MainArtist - Nick Tauber, Producer
℗ 1973 Decca Music Group Limited
Phil Lynott, Producer, Bass Guitar, Associate Producer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Downey, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - ERIC BELL, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Thin Lizzy, MainArtist - Nick Tauber, Producer
℗ 1973 Decca Music Group Limited
Phil Lynott, Producer, Bass Guitar, Associate Producer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Downey, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - ERIC BELL, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Thin Lizzy, MainArtist - Nick Tauber, Producer
℗ 1973 Decca Music Group Limited
Phil Lynott, Producer, Bass Guitar, Associate Producer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Downey, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - ERIC BELL, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Thin Lizzy, MainArtist - Nick Tauber, Producer
℗ 1973 Decca Music Group Limited
Phil Lynott, Producer, Bass Guitar, Associate Producer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Downey, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - ERIC BELL, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Thin Lizzy, MainArtist - Nick Tauber, Producer
℗ 1973 Decca Music Group Limited
Traditional, ComposerLyricist - Phil Lynott, Producer, Arranger, Bass Guitar, Associate Producer, Vocals, Work Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Brian Downey, Arranger, Drums, Work Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - ERIC BELL, Arranger, Guitar, Work Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Thin Lizzy, MainArtist - Nick Tauber, Producer
℗ 1972 Decca Music Group Limited
Phil Lynott, Producer, Bass Guitar, Associate Producer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Downey, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - ERIC BELL, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Thin Lizzy, MainArtist - Nick Tauber, Producer
℗ 1972 Decca Music Group Limited
Phil Lynott, Producer, Bass Guitar, Associate Producer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Downey, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - ERIC BELL, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Thin Lizzy, MainArtist - Nick Tauber, Producer - Derek Varnals, Remixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1973 Decca Music Group Limited
Phil Lynott, Producer, Associate Producer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Downey, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - ERIC BELL, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Thin Lizzy, MainArtist - Nick Tauber, Producer - Richard Whitaker, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1973 Decca Music Group Limited
Album review
After achieving a reluctant Top Ten hit with a rock version of the traditional Irish pub ballad "Whiskey in the Jar," Thin Lizzy began work on Vagabonds of the Western World -- their third, and ultimately last album for Decca Records. The single's surprise success gave the band bargaining power to demand more money and time to record, resulting in their first sonically satisfying album. The environmentally-conscious R&B of "Mama Nature Said" kicks things off with Eric Bell leading the way on slide guitar. The overblown "The Hero and the Madman" and the tepid "Slow Blues" threaten to derail the proceedings, but all is well again when the band break into their first bona fide classic "The Rocker." Brimming with attitude and dangerous swagger, Lynott sets the tone as drummer Brian Downey explodes into life for the first time on vinyl. Lizzy's Irish heritage permeates the title track, and the beautiful "Little Girl in Bloom" is absolutely flawless, featuring Lynott, the poet, in top form. In many ways, Vagabonds actually rocks harder than Lizzy's next album, the soulful Night Life -- often considered the band's first "important" record. And with the inclusion of four non-LP singles, including the aforementioned "Whiskey in the Jar," this package becomes even more appealing.
© Eduardo Rivadavia /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:57:59
- Main artists: Thin Lizzy
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Decca Music Group Ltd.
- Genre: Metal Hard Rock
© 1973 Decca Music Group Limited ℗ 1973 Decca Music Group Limited
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