Thin Lizzy - To Release New Music Output

Eire rockers Thin Lizzy returns whit first new release in over four decades entitled Acoustic Sessions . This unique acoustic album reimagines beloved songs, offering a stripped-back sound that exposes the core of their songwriting. Original vocals from Phil Lynott are paired with brand-new guitar parts from founding member Eric Bell, creating an entirely new listening experience for fans. The album will land on January 24, 2025.

Track listing as follows:

01. Mama Nature Said [acoustic version] 02. A Song For While I’m Away [acoustic version] 03. Eire [acoustic version] 04. Slow Blues [acoustic version] 05. Dublin [acoustic version] 06. Whiskey In The Jar [acoustic version] 07. Here I Go Again [acoustic version] 08. Shades Of A Blue Orphanage [acoustic version] 09. Remembering Pt. 2 [acoustic version] 10. Slow Blues G.M. [c;: Gary Moore] [acoustic version]

Commenting on the project, Eric Bell said: “I remember recording ‘Eire’ from our debut album Thin Lizzy in 1971. I wrote the main guitar part first on acoustic and then we built it up from there. I played the 12-string acoustic throughout the track and introduced the electric on top. This was useful in the studio in Belfast recently where we recorded fresh guitar parts to allow us to create new THIN LIZZY acoustic versions of some of our favorite songs by recreating those original acoustic parts and adding the vocals which Philip laid down on the day and those original drum parts which Brian came up with in the original recording sessions.”

Producer and mixer Richard Whittaker added: “Traditionally, songwriters and bands have used acoustic ‘polyrhythmic’ instruments such as piano or guitar to demo or sketch out their ideas. In most cases these parts are replaced as the production process develops but occasionally, these core elements survive and remain intact. I encountered this during the ‘Vagabonds’ project. After sifting through all the Decca recordings, I presented a list of ideas however, in most cases additional development and material was required. So the guys at the label approached Eric (Bell) who was happy to get involved with the project and between us, I think we’ve made something really quite unique and special.”