Buttkickin’ Halloween Songs: “The Hero and The Madman” — Thin Lizzy (1973)

The madman climbed the steeple spire “Go higher, go higher” said the crowd from down below “But…the world’s on fire” said the madman from the steeple spire “You’re a liar, you’re a liar” said the crowd from down below… The Hero and The Madman is one of my absolute favorite Thin Lizzy songs, and I’m a…

Album Review: “Vagabonds of the Western World” — Thin Lizzy (1973)

Thin Lizzy’s 1973 album Vagabonds of the Western World marks their third LP release, their final album with guitarist Eric Bell, and a continued evolution of their sound. Sure, you have Phil’s inimitable vocal stylings and lyrical prose aplenty, and Bell — as underrated a classic rock guitarist as they come — continues to show off what…