The Philip Lynott Album

The Philip Lynott Album

The Philip Lynott Album

Track Listings
 
1. Fatalistic Attitude
2. Man's a Fool
3. Old Town
4. Cathleen
5. Growing Up
6. Yellow Pearl
7. Together
8. Little Bit of Water
9. Ode to Liberty (The Protest Song)
10. Gino
11. Don't Talk About Me Baby

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
1982 solo album featuring Thin Lizzy bandmates Scott Gorham, Snowy White and Brian Downey and guest appearances by Mark Knopfler, Gary Moore, Huey Lewis & Midge Ure. Wounded Bird. 2002.

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Philip Lynott Album
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Old Town
  • As good as gold
 Philip Lynott Album
Philip Lynott
Manufacturer: Wounded Bird Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006JNF6
Release Date: 2002-09-17

Tracks:

  1. Fatalistic Attitude
  2. The Mans A Fool
  3. Old Town
  4. Cathleen
  5. Growing Up
  6. Yellow Pearl
  7. Together
  8. Little Bit Of Water
  9. Ode To Liberty (The Protest Song)
  10. Gino
  11. Dont Talk About Me Baby

Album Description

1982 solo album featuring Thin Lizzy bandmates Scott Gorham, Snowy White and Brian Downey and guest appearances by Mark Knopfler, Gary Moore, Huey Lewis & Midge Ure. Wounded Bird. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Old Town.......2006-02-25

Recently I became re-interested in Philip's voice/music. It sounds always as if the man was just catching a cold when you hear him sing, but that gives his voice something special, something different from others. Looking at the sleeve (beautiful front-picture!) Just like the previous album Solo In Soho, I saw that a lot of well-known artists had helped Philip out with this one. Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), Midge Ure (Ultravox), Huey Lewis (& The News), Mel Collins (saxophone with Dire Straits), Rusty Egan & Bob C. Benberg (Supertramp drummer). I heard The Corrs version of Old Town last year and I immediately remembered the original from Philip. I never saw this record in the shops over here, even the single Old Town flopped in our country in december 1982 (like so many good tunes back then!) and I couldn't get my hands on a copy of that song, so I ordered mine via the internet. Today was my lucky day. Besides Old Town, there are more good tunes on this one: Fatalistic Attitude, Cathleen/Growing Up & Yellow Pearl (which was the second single off the album). This is a REAL record. I like it at first hearing, and that says a lot! Essential one.

5 out of 5 stars As good as gold.......2006-01-12

Lucky me! I get to be the first unpaid reviewer to let you know how great this CD is. Every cut reminds us why Ireland's Phil Lynott set the rock world on fire during the late seventies and early eighties. It's more on the pop-rock side of things, but nevertheless remains a charming curio from a man who was easily one of the most revolutionary musicians of his generation. As for the lyrics, they are great song-poems that suit perfectly well the melodies--flexible and light rock rhythms and Phil Lynott's unique voice, which strolls between the calm and the storm. His untimely death cut short the magic he and his fellow musicians created. Fortunately, this CD will continue to spread his message.
The Boys Are Back in Town
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • cover art
  • rare b-sides make this a must have for die-hard fans
 The Boys Are Back in Town
Thin Lizzy , and Philip Lynott
Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000055XAT
Release Date: 2001-08-28

Tracks:

  1. Jailbreak
  2. Dancing in the Moonlight (It's Caught Me in It's Spotlight)
  3. Boys Are Back in Town
  4. Sarah
  5. Don't Believe a Word
  6. Solo in Soho - Phil Lynott
  7. Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed
  8. Cowboy Song
  9. Bad Reputation
  10. Rosalie
  11. Waiting for an Alibi
  12. King's Call - Phil Lynott
  13. Emerald
  14. Old Town - Phil Lynott
  15. Whiskey in the Jar [Single Version]
  16. Sun Goes Down
  17. Roisin Dubh (Black Rose): A Rock Legend: Shenandoah / Will You Go ...
  18. Still in Love With You [BBC Version]

Tracks:

  1. Beat on the Drum [*] - Phil Lynott
  2. Somebody Else's Dream [*] - Phil Lynott
  3. Night in the Life of a Blues Singer [*] - Phil Lynott
  4. Don't Play Around [*]
  5. Trouble Boys [*]
  6. Memory Pain [*]
  7. Just the Two of Us [*]
  8. Merry Jingle - The Sex Pistols, Thin Lizzy, Thin Lizzy

Album Description

Limited edition double CD version of 'The Swedish Collection' 'Best Of' compilation for the Irish hard rock act. Includes eight track bonus disc featuring, 'Beat On The Drum' (B-side of Phil Lynott 1982 single 'Old Town'), 'Somebody Else's Dream' (B-side of Phil Lynott 1982 single 'Together'), 'A Night In The Life Of A Blues Singer' (B-side of Phil Lynott 1985 single 'Nineteen'), 'Don't Play Around' (B-side of 1981 single 'Killer On The Loose'), 'Trouble Boys' (1981 single), 'Memory Pain' (1981 single), 'Just The Two Of Us' (B-side of 1979 single 'Do ANything You Wanna Do') and 'A Merry Jingle' by the Greedies (Thin Lizzy and Sex Pistols). 2000 release. Slimline double jewel case.

Album Details

Super Selection of the Best of Latter Day Lizzy and the Solo Albums of the Late Phil Lynott. 18 Great Tracks. in Addition, this Special Very Limited Edition Includes a Bonus Eight Track Disc with Various Single Tracks. of Particular Note, a Pairing of Thin Lizzy with the Sex Pistols as the Greedies Doing 'A Merry Jingle'.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars cover art.......2001-02-02

forgot to add in my previous review, that the cover art is done by jim fitzpatrick

4 out of 5 stars rare b-sides make this a must have for die-hard fans.......2001-02-02

get this cd if only for disc 2, which contains rare b-sides no longer available, plus a killer version of "still in love with you" on disc 1, where phil & gary moore share lead vocal duties. disc 1 contains alot of the well known lizzy songs, plus a couple of phil's tunes, great selection.great photos of the band, but the liner notes are in swedish. overall a great set! get it while it lasts
The Philip Lynott Album
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Through a mirror in twenty years....
  • Uneven but solid
  • For completists only
  • a musical genius!
  • old town
 The Philip Lynott Album
Phil Lynott
Manufacturer: Warner Bros.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000ASU3
Release Date: 1996-09-10

Tracks:

  1. Fatalistic Attitude
  2. The Man's A Fool
  3. Old Town
  4. Cathleen
  5. Growing Up
  6. Yellow Pearl
  7. Together
  8. Little Bit Of Water
  9. Ode To Liberty (The Protest Song)
  10. Gino
  11. Don't Talk About Me Baby

Album Description

The Philip Lynott Album, originally released in 1982 has some surprisingly sweet moments, considering Lynott's hard-rocking past with Thin Lizzy. It generated a bonafide European pop hit in a remodeled version of 'Yellow Pearl' (co-written by Midge Ure o

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Through a mirror in twenty years...........2004-05-20

I can't speak for everyone else, but I always thought Phil presented himself as a very easy target to critics (both in print and on Amazon.com). He was unabashedly honest with his music, and always tried different styles, even if they didn't quite fit. As such, he occasionally made mistakes, but it never seemed to phase him. God forbid the critics should forgive him for this!
After listening to this album again, over 20 years later, I can honestly say that even today, I appreciate Phil's music, warts and all. (Piss on all the critics who championed the bombast of "everyman" Bruce Springsteen back in the day!)

A lyric from "Ode To Liberty" stuck out in my head while I listened to this. I believe that on January 4, 2006 it will be 20 years since Phil passed away. (Unfortunately, Phil uses "Jack" once again, for the hundredth time in a song lyric, and unfortunately references the drink and drugs that killed him. Miss you, Phil. A great album).

I would dearly love to return
Through a mirror in twenty years
And learn what the future has in store for us
And if i learned that we lost
And there was no hope
For those that fight
I would turn to drink
And drink is drugs
And drugs would help me sink
And like of boat, i float
I sail out to the sky
To the universe and back
Maybe to give it another try
I don't know why, why jack
Just to confirm our father
Just to learn, just to heal us

4 out of 5 stars Uneven but solid.......2003-11-03

Phil Lynott the rogue poet/rocker of Thin Lizzy fame released this solo album in '82 and I must say that there are some GREAT tunes here. It is balanced by lesser songs that are not really up to the high standard Phil Lynott set. "Old Town" is the major single off this record for good reason. It has that wistfulness that the best of Thin Lizzy is known for. A song about lost love, longing and rememberence, it truly is a gem. If this was the only good song on this album id still say buy it, but there are some other standouts, such as "Little bit of water" , "Cathleen" , and "Together"
coupled with "Solo in Soho" this album is a good taste of Phil Lynott for the Thin Lizzy fan and people who have a passing interest in this fabulous songwriter.

2 out of 5 stars For completists only.......2000-11-15

When this album was released back in 1982 it probably already sounded dated. It exhibits all the worst features of 80's production values: tinny brass sections, electronic percussion, psuedo-disco vibes. Makes your hair stand on end at times. This was the second (and final) of Lynott's solo albums, the preceding Solo in Soho being a much more solid affair. On The Philip Lynott Album there are really only two songs worth a sook: Old Town (as covered - or rather copied - by the Corrs on their Unplugged album) and the chilled-out Ode To Liberty, which features Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits turning in another sterling performance on guitar. The other tracks are weak and simplistic affairs that lean towards lightweight imitations of pop, disco and reggae, with plenty of weedy ballads thrown in. The album might have been saved if the quality of the songwriting had been good, but alas Lynott's considerable creative talents must have been at a low ebb. Even the lyrics sound trite and uninspired, which is unusual for him. Another point of concern is the quality of Lynott's singing voice, which lacks any passion or conviction of any kind and sounds like he had a heavy cold throughout the recording: the cynic in me might attribute that to the effects of substance abuse. We'll never know.

Curiously, Yellow Pearl features here: on the original vinyl release it didn't. In fact it was on the previous album Solo in Soho. Can't see any good reason for including it on BOTH albums...

There is a poignant lyric on Ode To Liberty, where Phil sings "I would dearly love to return, through a mirror in 20 years, and learn what the future has in store for us." Alas, for Mr. Lynott the future was only to last another year or two.

In conclusion, then, this album is probably the weakest offering in the Lynott/Lizzy catalog and suitable for completists only (like me). But by my reckoning, Phil Lynott released something like 18 albums with and without Thin Lizzy, out of which 16 are not only good but downright essential (the other bad one? Thunder and Lightning). And with a track record like that I'm sure we can overlook the occasional low point.

5 out of 5 stars a musical genius!.......2000-09-05

this cd along with "solo in soho" are must haves for Phil Lynott/Thin Lizzy fans. Both solo albums showcase Philip's musical diversity. Bits of new romance, r&B, soul and good old rock n roll are showcased in both these cds. To me these are classic gems! What are you waiting for, pick 'em up, you won't be let down. God bless ya Phil!

3 out of 5 stars old town.......2000-02-19

I heard OLD TOWN for the first time performed by the Corrs and I loved it. Then, one day, I heard it on my car-radio, performed by Philip Lynott. What fantastic song what a fantastic performers. (can anyone help me with finding a CORRS 2000 calender ?)
The Philip Lynott Album
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Same sound as early T. Lizzy
  • Thin Lizzy's frontman delivers impressive solo effort!
 The Philip Lynott Album
Phil Lynott
Manufacturer: Warner Bros.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003P5F
Release Date: 1996-12-06

Tracks:

  1. Fatalistic Attitude
  2. Man's a Fool
  3. Old Town
  4. Cathleen
  5. Growing Up
  6. Yellow Pearl
  7. Together
  8. Little Bit of Water
  9. Ode to Liberty (The Protest Song)
  10. Gino
  11. Don't Talk About Me Baby

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Same sound as early T. Lizzy.......2000-02-10

I would compare this album to that of the early Thin Lizzy material ( Shades of a Blue Orphanage, Vagabonds) minus the story telling aspects of those albums. Very relaxed album and as the earlier reviewer stated their are not any really "rocking" tunes compared to the mid 70's Lizzy but overall a wonderful album and worth getting now since it will probably never come out domestic (US)

5 out of 5 stars Thin Lizzy's frontman delivers impressive solo effort!.......1998-06-13

Phil Lynott, lead singer for the rock band 'Thin Lizzy" has delivered a solid album in his second solo attempt. His mastery of lyrics and music shine through in songs such as Fatalistic Attitude and Old Town. His caring and nurturing side can be heard in the beautiful 'Cathleen'. Fans of the 'harder' and 'faster' Lizzy tunes may be dissapointed, but for the die-hard fans and anyone who has heard 'the man that can rhyme any word', this is a must have!!! Any serious Thin Lizzy collection is not complete without this album / CD>

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  2. To Spite the Gland That Breeds
  3. Traces of the Past [Extra tracks]
  4. Tracked Down: The Best of the Hunt
  5. War and Pain [Enhanced]
  6. We're Going to Hell for This [Import]
  7. Women & Children First [Import]
  8. Xtreme Machine
  9. You Don't
  10. Ace of Spades [Extra tracks] [Import]

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