Jailbreak (Thousand Club)

Released in 1976, Jailbreak was Thin Lizzy's sixth studio album and their international breakthrough. Produced by John Alcock, it brought together Phil Lynott on bass and vocals, Brian Downey on drums, and guitarists Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson. Their twin-guitar harmonies and Lynott's character-driven songwriting gave the record a distinctive identity, with “The Boys Are Back in Town” bringing the band to a wider audience.

Pairing melodic hard rock with vivid storytelling, Jailbreak moves from the swagger of its title track to the expansive “Cowboy Song” and the dramatic closing track, “Emerald”. Its sense of adventure finds a visual counterpart in Jim Fitzpatrick's comic-book-inspired cover artwork.