Released in 1978, just as the hot streak starting with 1975's Fighting and running through 1977's Bad Reputation came to an end, Live and Dangerous was a glorious way to celebrate Thin Lizzy's glory days and one of the best double live LPs of the 70s. Of course, this, like a lot of double-lives of that decade -- Kiss' Alive! immediately springs to mind -- isn't strictly live; it was overdubbed and colored in the studio (the very presence of studio whiz Tony Visconti as producer should have been an indication that some corrective steering may have been afoot). But even if there was some tweaking in the studio, Live and Dangerous feels live, containing more energy and power than the original LPs, which were already dynamic in their own right. It's this energy, combined with the expert song selection, that makes Live and Dangerous a true live classic. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
this LP KICKS A**, ALWAYS HAS, BEST LIVE LP OF THE 70'S / although Kiss And David Bowie put out great live lp's & Ted Nugent's double live Gonzo, all rank high on the live albums.
No comment yet!? BLASPHEMY!! LOL... Seriously, if you are only somewhat familiar with Thin Lizzy and are looking to broaden your horizons, LIVE & DANGEROUS is IT! From power (Massacre or Warrior), pop (Dancin'), funk (Johnny/Jimmy), to the excellent ballad, "Still In Love With You" (one of the best lead guitar tracks ever!), it has it all. Even tho' it was expertly 'massaged' in the studio by Producer, Tony Visconti, this album is a MUST for anyone who dares to call themself, "The Rocker"!!