Renegade Songs Ranked
RenegadeĀ is the eleventh studio album by Irish bandĀ Thin Lizzy, released in 1981. Though not his first appearance, this was the first album in which keyboard playerĀ Darren WhartonĀ was credited as a permanent member, becoming the fifth member of the line-up. As such, he made a contribution as a songwriter on the opening track āAngel of Deathā. However, even though he had officially joined the band, his picture was omitted from the album sleeve. Renegade was the second and final album to feature guitaristĀ Snowy White. By his own admission, White was more suited to playing blues than heavy rock and he quit by mutual agreement the following year. He went on to have a hit single with āBird of Paradiseā in 1983. Here are all of Renegadeās songs ranked.
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9. Angel of Death
āSong about a devastating nuclear holocaust. Nice lyrics (little inspiration on Stonesā simpathy for the devil), powerful song, 6 minutes of ecstasy.ā
8. The Pressure Will Blow
āThe pressure will blow. Really makes your pressure blow. Typical Lizzy song, thatās why is so perfect. Change your pint for vodka during this one. A straight forward Lizzy Rock n Roller. Trademark dual harmony guitars.ā
7. Hollywood (Down on Your Luck)
āA story about the Hollywood lifestyle with its dog eat dog mentality. When your down on your luck. This song has a catchy chorus that will have you singing along. A guitar solo as well.ā
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6. Fats
āThis is really different for Thin Lizzy. A Funky Jazzy syncopated bass and drum song. Interesting chord structures with an expressive piano solo. Solid blues rock lead vocals from Phil. Standout guitar and piano!ā
5. Itās Getting Dangerous
āThatās the best definition ever of āclimaxā. The song come bringing you to a totaly different level on every second, until it explodes like a damn dynamite. The only drug you need to consume is Thin Lizzy.ā
4. Mexican Blood
āTequila in the jar. Imagine the best storyteller alive. Forget it. He died. And he was an irish boy, with some brazilian blood. My favorite of the album. Lynottās story telling at its finest. A latin rock feel with the emphasis on rock. Features creative percussive timbales and even some marimba style mariachi playing.ā
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3. No One Told Him
āListen, closely, itās and underrated song. Like all the final 4 of this album. Love song, lizzy style, only phil was capable os doing that one. āBut how can he forget? he hasnāt got a friend.ā
2. Leave This Town
āNothing espetacular, but works fine here between 2 nervous shakedown pieces. Itās the kind of song that you donāt love, but once in a year you caught yourself singing it.ā
1. Renegade
āRythmic guitar chords and drum accents really enhance this song. Solid bass and drums. Creative off beat drum patterns during the middle section of the song. Lead vocalist and bassist Phil Lynott has one of the most identifiable Rock n Roll voices. His voice ranges from tough to sensitive and everything in between. To play the bass guitar and sing at the same time takes real talent and Phil excells at it.ā