Album Review: "The Definitive Collection" - Thin Lizzy (2006)

Coming out of 1970s Ireland, Thin Lizzy is a band that isn't known widely except for their anthem "The Boys Are Back In Town", but for a thin sliver of rock n' roll aficionados, they are considered legendary. While I'm not among that group, I figured I needed this band in my collection and bought this 16-track best of, which is frankly nothing to write home about.

They could have cut the number of tracks in half and sold it for $5.99.

Things open with "Whiskey In the Jar", a very mediocre offering which proves that there are times when a cover can be better than the original (see Metallica's ripping version of this tune. Worthwhile tracks include the soft-porn stylings of "Showdown", the low-down "Jailbreak" (Thin Lizzy's "Back In the Saddle"), and the rollicking "Bad Reputation", as well as a couple others that stand out more for the soloing than their rhythm tracks.

With such a spotty record on a so-called definitive collection, it's clear why this band's profile is as underwhelming as it is within classic rock circles.

Overall rating: 5/10