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docbluez | Livonia, MI USA | 11/12/2000

(1 out of 5 stars)

"What a mess. None of the subtley or grace of the vocals or feeling of Philip Lynott's music is represented here. Lynott's vocals always stood out during Lizzy's hey day for not being another Robert Plant clone. So, if you want to hear Lizzy songs screamed and belted out like it's snip-snip time at the Veterinary Hospital, then this is your tribute album. If not, then forget it. Stick to the real thing. This is a disaster. There is not one thing here that can be recommended."

Please allow NO STARS for rotted cabbage

James Cara | my own twisted world | 06/04/2005

(1 out of 5 stars)

"One star gives this recording way too much credit. For years I thought that it would be really neat to emulate the Gorham/Robertson twin guitar duo, as well as the backing of Downey and a solid bass.



Here, this rag tag mix of jobless 80's metal die-hards try and make a giant stewing pot of rotted cabbage. They have destroyed any chance of a real tribute.



My guess is that the aging, balding lot of them thought they could grab a few bucks for m ashing out some classic Lynott masterpieces.



Thanks to Amazon for allowing me to sample before buying. Just for a giggle, ya gotta hear the lead vocalist (I think its the guy from Autograph ((turn up the radio)) ). He pouts and smears like he is auditioning for the Mascara Maidens, cica 1986.



Do it better, or mimic a master...... this crew from Barnum's sideshow does neither. They would fit better with red wigs and in the center ring, popping out of a tiny car.









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