THIN LIZZY 'NIGHTLIFE' ORIG UK 1st PRESS '74 LAMINATED SLEEVE
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>Top Copy<
Thin Lizzy
'Nightlife'
Vertigo, UK, 1974
6360 116
I BOUGHT this album when it first came out having seen the band live on a couple of occassions (supporting Bachman Turner Overdrive no less!) and was eager to get in on the action from the ground up. 'Nightlife' showcased Lizzy searching for a style despite the fact that they had appointed the guitar axis of Brian Roberston and Scott Gorham. Meanwhile Phil Lynott attempted to keep the two apart with his trademark lilt and super slinky legs.
There can be no more defiant an opening track on any album than 'Rosalie' a Bob Seger cover that fits Lizzy like a glove, a real tough guy rocker that is now thought of as much a Lizzy anthem than a Seger original. Look to 'For Those Who Love To Live', 'Wild One', King's Vengeance' and Freedom Song' for evidence of Lizzy finally conquering and co-opting the twin lead guitar approach touched on by Wishbone Ash but only heavier, dirtier, meaner and far more pronounced than anything accomplished previoulsy. Gorham and Robertson worked to gether like brothers in arms - occasionally lovingly but more often like two sibblings battling it ought over a wrestling match of who's better and who's best.
It's all here from the pounding, street fighting cock rock of 'Suicide' to the lilting love loss of 'Spirit Slips Away' and all points inbetween. Man of the match - Phil Lynott, hands down. The leader of the gang, a feller not to be messed with unless you want a motorcycle chain wrapped around yer face. Hard, heavy and one hell of a talent.
Pressing: Vertigo, UK, 1975
Vinyl: Nice clean condition. Can't see any spindle marks and only light signs of use. Grades as top Ex+
Cover: Barely any signs of use. Housed in a fully laminated cover displaying full gloss - shop fresh. Sharp corners, no dings, no bends, no ring wear, no split seams and no creases. Straight and uncrushed spine. Beautiful and impossible to find like this 41 years after release. Grades as MINT!
Inserts: None
Matrix:
1st Pressing
Side One: 6360116 1 Y// 3
Side Two: 6360116 B // 3
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