Jailbreak A+
This job it too easy sometimes, I get to write a review of the classic Thin Lizzy album Jailbreak that features three of their best loved tracks in “The Boys are Back in Town,” “Cowboy Song” and the title track. In addition, hard rockers “Emerald” and “Warriors” feature some of the best guitar playing Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham ever did. Subtler songs “Angel from the Coast,” “Running Back” and “Romeo and the Lonely Girl” give the album true flavor and flair. Lizzy never did it better than they did with this release.

Now, however, the release has been expanded with another disc featuring four tunes, “Jailbreak,” “Emerald,” “Cowboy Song” and “Warriors” from a 1976 BBC broadcast. Also on the bonus disc is “Derby Blues,” an early form of the song that became “Cowboy Song” and the unreleased track “Blues Boy.” This is a ‘must own’ for Lizzy fans off all ages.

Johnny the Fox B+
While not as iconic as Jailbreak, this album was nonetheless a classic. The best of the bunch is “Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed,” “Don’t Believe a Word,” “Massacre” and “Borderline.” Once again there is a bonus disc that contains remixed version of tunes, BBC sessions from 1976, instrumental takes on songs and a an unreleased track titled “Scott’s Tune.”

By Jeb Wright