Chinatown, released in 1980, marked a late-career chapter for Thin Lizzy, showcasing a sound that leaned into the era's AOR sensibilities while retaining the band's signature flair. It stands as the final studio album to feature guitarist Robbo Robertson.
- Chinatown was the first Thin Lizzy album not to feature producer Tony Visconti. It reached number 7 on the UK Albums Chart. The album title track, "Chinatown," was released as a single but did not chart.
- The album was recorded at The Garden Studio in London. It was mixed at Good Earth Studios. Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders provided uncredited backing vocals on the track "Chinatown."
- Chinatown received a mixed critical reception at the time of its release. It is the seventh studio album by the band. The album was released on October 10, 1980.
Thin Lizzy was a hard rock band formed in Dublin in 1970, best known for their dual-lead guitar harmonies and Phil Lynott's poetic lyrics. By 1980, the band was facing internal tensions and shifting musical trends, though they remained a potent live act.
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