Thin Lizzy – Black Rose: A Rock Legend (Vinyl LP)

1979 album from the Irish rockers. Black Rose: A Rock Legend debuted at its No. 2 peak in the U.K. album charts and it is the band’s most successful studio album. It was the first time that blues rock guitarist Gary Moore remained in Thin Lizzy long enough to record an album.

“Gary Moore’s return to the ranks tilted the balance back in an Irish direction and shaped the Black Rose songs accordingly. His tenure would last a mere nine months, but his contribution, both as a songwriter and guitarist, is undeniable and helped maintain a period of success that started several years earlier with the Jailbreak LP. ‘Do Anything You Want To’ is a great opener (complete with Lynott’s Elvis Presley impersonation and Brian Downey’s kettle drum intro), and ‘Waiting For An Alibi’ contains a jaw dropping Moore solo.” — Roctopia, September 2011.