THIN LIZZY – The Boys Are Back In Town Live At The Sydney Opera House October 1978 [2022 Release]

The Boys Are Back In Town

One of the most iconic musicians is responsible for influencing thousands of bands and is still being talked about, and with the release of Phil Lynott – While I’m Away it’s quite apparent why. The documentary is accompanied with a remix of The Boys Are Back In Town Live At The Sydney Opera House October 1978, which includes 5 new songs that were not a part of the original release. This review is focusing on the music CD, and not the documentary film. In 1978 Thin Lizzy was perhaps at it’s peak of popularity, and the concert in Australia shows the magnitude of their power and stage charisma. The lineup consisted of Phil Lynott (of course) and Scott Gorham, with Gary Moore returning to replace Brian Robertson who had quit when things reached a boiling point. Brian Downey was unable to make the tour due to an illness, and American drummer Mark Nauseef filled in.

Classic Phil Lynott

These 13 tracks contain the most iconic Thin Lizzy songs from their catalogue to date, and the energy in the music is fantastic. Such classics as “Jailbreak”, “Warriors”, “Don’t Believe a Word” and “Bad Reputation” are in excellent form here, and the up-tempo performances confirm the band’s excitement to be playing for the huge mass of fans at the opera house. The full track list reads like a greatest hits album, and what’s great is the new mix of this iconic show. Phil Lynott is in top form on this album, and re-affirms his place in Hard Rock / Heavy Metal history as one of the all-time greats.

Final Notes

It’s a plus to be able to re-live moments in time for those of us who grew up on this great music, and more than worth it to any music fans who have somehow missed out on this fantastic concert recording. Gary Moore is smoking hot on the guitar, and Phil’s vocals are amazing on every track. If you get a chance to pick this gem up, you will be more than pleased, and fortunate to own a small piece of Hard Rock history. A definite MUST OWN for Thin Lizzy fans.

Lineup

Phil Lynott – Vocals / bass guitar
Scott Gorham – Guitar
Gary Moore – Guitar
Mark Nauseef – Drums

The Boys Are Back In Town Live At The Sydney Opera House October 1978 – Tracklist

01. Jailbreak
02. Bad Reputation
03. Warriors
04. Don’t Believe a Word
05. Waiting For an Alibi
06. Still In Love With You
07. Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy The Weed
08. Cowboy Song
09. The Boys Are back in Town
10. Suicide
11. Are You Ready
12. Baby Drives Me Crazy
13. Me and the Boys