Album: Jailbreak by Thin Lizzy (1976)
Genre: Hard Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Record Label: Decca Records
Format: Album

Description: Jailbreak is the sixth studio album by Irish hard rock band Thin Lizzy, released 26 March 1976 on the Vertigo label. It proved to be the band's commercial breakthrough in the US, and the only Thin Lizzy album with a certification (in this case, Gold) in that country. The singles include "Jailbreak" and "The Boys Are Back in Town", the latter being Thin Lizzy's biggest US hit, winning the 1976 NME Award for Best Single.

Artist Background: Thin Lizzy are an Irish hard rock band formed in Dublin, Ireland, in 1969. Their music reflects a wide range of influences, including blues, soul music, psychedelic rock, and traditional Irish folk music, but is generally classified as hard rock or sometimes heavy metal. Two of the founding members, drummer Brian Downey and bass guitarist and lead vocalist Phil Lynott, met while still in school. Lynott led the group throughout their recording career of twelve studio albums, writing most of th... Part of the Dublin, Ireland music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Hard Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Phil Lynott, UFO, Blue Öyster Cult, Michael Schenker Group

Music Scene: Part of the Dublin, Ireland music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Hard Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Hard Rock, Rock/Pop, Gritty, 1970s, Album, Decca Records

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Jailbreak is the sixth studio album by Irish hard rock band Thin Lizzy, released 26 March 1976 on the Vertigo label. It proved to be the band's commercial breakthrough in the US, and the only Thin Lizzy album with a certification (in this case, Gold) in that country. The singles include "Jailbreak" and "The Boys Are Back in Town", the latter being Thin Lizzy's biggest US hit, winning the 1976 NME Award for Best Single.

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