This was album number six for the band, but this was the one that really broke them open to a wider audience. There is not a bad moment on this album, it’s a bonafide classic and every song is a gem. The music, the composition, and the brilliance of Phil’s lyrics all come together on this album. It’s the best Lizzy album by a mile. I know there were some great songs done after this, but for me this is the one.
I would have paid my money just for the opening track of Jailbreak alone, but add to that The Boys Are Back In Town, The Cowboy Song, Emerald, and Warriors, bands would kill family members just to have written one of those. My favourite track on the album is Warriors – such a killer track, and the riff and groove alone get me every time. The twin lead guitars on this album were ground breaking and would lead to lots of bands copying this style. I know Gary Moore was in the band, but this line up was the best. Brain Robertson’s tone and playing on this album is just sublime. Luther demon drink and drugs would be the downfall for this band, and Phil died way to soon.
10/10 from The Grooveman.
