Thin Lizzy - Fighting
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Free Music Review: A smoother operator you will ever see...
Hit: 5 Stars
Although 'Nightlife' was the official debut of the Gorham/Robertson classic lineup it was on September 1975's 'Fighting' that the true identity of Thin Lizzy was demonstrated. The twin guitar harmonies that became the band's trademark were in evidence here really for the first time and as a result the band had its first true masterpiece. While it did not achieve the level of success of later LPs, 'Fighting' belongs on the same pedestal as 'Jailbreak', 'Johnny the Fox' and 'Black Rose'. My favorite tracks are some of my alltime favorite Lizzy tunes including band friend Bob Seger's "Rosalie" (you best be smilin' when it's choosin' time!) and I don't give a damn whether its an original or not! "Suicide" is an awesome metal song about the suspicious circumstances of the death of Peter Brent (duelling lead breaks here which makes this a definitive Lizzy song). "Fighting My Way Back" and "Ballad of a Hard Man" could be seen as lyrical mission statements for the parent album. Sensitive balladry Lynott-style find their homes in "Freedom Song" and "Wild One" the latter being from the "Little Girl in Bloom" part of Philip's genius. "King's Vengeance" could be seen as another veiled attack at the pundits who thought Lizzy wouldn't make it! (as would "Fighting My Way Back!) Great storytelling, soulful and desperate vocals and those uncanny guitar harmonies make 'Fighting' a key addition to the Thin Lizzy catalogue and previewed the quality of rough, tough, ready and able rock n' roll that would carry Lizzy to the very end of their existence, as consistent as any catalogue in the history of rock music.Free Music Review: Like a fine wine...
Hit: 5 Stars
I bought this album when it came out after hearing "Fighting My Way Back" on the radio (man,I miss bay area free-form radio), and it seems I love it more now than when it came out. Exceptional throughout. The guitar tones as well as the playing from Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson are awesome(I'm thinking in general Scott's the rounded lead tone and Brian the biting lead tone-kind of like Dickey and Duane back in the day).
I love how "For Those Who Love To Live" goes from crying harmonies for the intro to smooth diads and triads for the verses to chunkiness in the chorus. Tasty Les Paul tones to the max. I always get a pang of sadness when Phil sings "I love to live" as the song is winding up. Same with "Wild One",very passionate and "Spirit Slips Away",vibey and atmospheric. Rest In Peace, Phil. Another great rock musician gone way too soon.
All the guitar playing on this release is very melodic with an awesome sense of feel."Fighting My Way Back","Kings's Vengeance",and "Freedom Song" are examples of this but they could sound mean as well like on "Suicide" and "Ballad of a Hard Man".
Really not a bad track on this record though Rosalie and Silver Dollar might be 3 or 4's out of 5. I also have Jailbreak, Johnny the Fox, Live and Dangerous, Black Rose and Bad Reputation, all on vinyl-yes, I'm a fan. But this album, my first purchase by the band has truly gotten better with age.
Dang,now I want a Les Paul Deluxe.
Free Music Review: Brilliant, intelligent rock album, great lyrics & melody
Hit: 5 Stars
This apparently little known album is my favorite rock album. While "Live and Dangerous" is perhaps the best known Thin Lizzy album and the best rock album ever (failing that the best live album and/or the best double album), this album is every bit as inspired. There is not much overlap with Live and Dangerous either (just Rosalie & Suicide) and one is live -- so you should buy both albums (yes, really). Every song is a highlight with great, memorable lyrics: the Freedom Song (inspiring), Ballad of the Hard Man ("I've been beat up, cut-up, told 'sit down' and 'shut up' ... but I'm a hardman", "They've got a scheme to sell your dreams to silver screens and glossy magazines" - got to love it!), For those who love to live ("you gotta take a little bit of hate from those who love to live. Take that hate..."). For me, this is better than the other Lizzy albums, including the highly acclaimed Jailbreak album. Awesome harmony guitar work and wah-colored leads from Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham decorating Phil Lynotts unique and wonderful lyrics -- Thin Lizzy at their very best. Not forgetting the Brian Downey's distinctive and inventive use of unusual rhythm changes and Phil's pushed melodies and "lazy" vocals. Awesome.
Free Music Review: Unlike Johnny the Fox, every song is great with this LP
Hit: 5 Stars
Fighting is a trpe of Album that you say after you listen to it "Why don't I listen to this more often". As every Lynott album, we are introduced to great charaters, we have two high energy twin guitars (the first album that the two clicked), and decent sound production. Here is a track by track editorial:
Side One
Rosalie - Better version live (one of the all-time greats), we see the potential here. Sound quality so-so.
For Those Who Love to Live - Good intermix of rocking guitar with a jazzy main line.
Suicide - One of TL's top five rockers. Awesome guitar solos. An air guitar classic.
Wild One - Similar to Boderline, but the best Ballad showing off the Irish rover roots.
Fighting My Way Back - Always way this one never ended up on the radio like "Boys are Back". Very similar.
Side Two
Kings Vengeance - This song should have been on Jailbreak album.
Spirit Slips Away - Nice break to the power rock surrounding this tune. Powerful in its own way.
Silver Dollar - Phil tries his hand at a bit of honky tonk. The most "pop" song of the LP
Freedom Song & Ballad of a Hard Man - Twin songs telling us that Phil lead a tough life and he can fight back.
Free Music Review: FANTASTIC!!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
I just got this album along with Black Rose and Thunder/Lightening and wish it was the only album I had bought. I've been able to get over the dissapointment of those other albums by thoroughly enjoying "FIGHTING". The song "suicide" is one I could live without hearing. Other than that there are some great songs on this album "the Freedom Song" is one of those. "Wild One" is another great song. The first track is a Seger cover which is also great. This is a SOLID album. The production is not as good as Jailbreak, but it's decent. Don't let the cover of this album fool you. This album is Give it a few listens and it will definitely grow on you. I just listened to it last night 4 times in a row and still haven't got my fill. "fighting my way back"!!!