Thin Lizzy Classic Album Selection [6cd Box Set] (2012)

"Classic Album Selection" is an album collection of one the best rock bands ever: Thin Lizzy. The box set contains the following 6 original albums (with original masters) by the Irish legends: "Nightlife" (1974), "Fighting" (1975), "Jailbreak" (1976), "Johnny The Fox" (1976), "Bad Reputation" (1977) and "Black Rose: A Rock Legend" (1979). Each packed in mini LP paper sleeves, the design goes along with the other already released classic album selections. A great box set for all fans or those who want to add a new gem to their collection of the band's material.

An LP with Thin Lizzy's biggest hits from 1972 to 1981 means that listeners will hear it all over again: "The Boys Are Back in Town," "Jailbreak," and "Killer on the Loose." It is a decent introduction to Thin Lizzy for the absolute beginner, with the focus more on the softer aspect of the band.

Thin Lizzy's final studio release, Thunder and Lightning, was their most consistent album since 1979's Black Rose. Guitarist John Sykes replaced Snowy White, and the new blood must have inspired Lynott and company to write some of their best compositions in years. Although a pop-metal production hinders the tracks, there's more of a harder edge present than on their last release, Renegade. While the title track served as the ensuing tour's raging opener, half-baked lyrics detailing a fistfight and an unwarranted synth-solo weakens what should have been a straight-ahead rocker. But such heavies as "This Is the One" and "Cold Sweat" suit the band much better. Lizzy takes a stab at dance-rock with "The Holy War," while laying back with the tranquil "The Sun Goes Down" and the album's underrated highlight, the melodic "Bad Habits"…