Albums: Thin Lizzy - Acoustic Sessions

This Lizzy Acoustic Sessions

Mama Nature Said (Acoustic Version); A Song For While I’m Away (Acoustic Version); Eire (Acoustic Version); Slow Blues (Acoustic Version); Dublin (Acoustic Version); Whiskey In The Jar (Acoustic Version); Here I Go Again (Acoustic Version); Shades Of A Blue Orphanage (Acoustic Version); Remembering Pt. 2 (Acoustic Version); Slow Blues G.M (Gary Moore) (Acoustic Version)

It has been 42 years since Thin Lizzy last released an album. With the late great Phil Lynott having passed back in 1986, the band may have reformed in various guises in the years since, but the assorted lineups have made their name on the live circuit as opposed to focusing on new material. While the new material is not necessarily the flavour of their return to the studio, the Acoustic Sessions does mark a recording return for the group.

Having released their last record, Thunder and Lightning, back in 1983, the group has, over the last few years, celebrated the 50th anniversary of the album that is seen by many as the key release: Vagabonds of the Western World. It seems now that founding member Eric Bell is ready to return to his early releases alongside producer and mixer Richard Whittaker to celebrate the glory of some of their finest cuts.



Featuring 10 of their choicest songs, the album sees the original studio vocals by Phil Lynott partnered with new guitar parts by Eric Bell. Acoustic Sessions showcases the key songs in a very different spotlight. Their newfound intimacy beautifully showcases the real depth of their songwriting.

While the lush Whisky In The Jar and moving Dublin are key moments, this is a record that is very enjoyable as a body whole—whether you are a Thin Lizzy fan or not.