Shades of a Blue Orphanage by Thin Lizzy, released in 1972, is the band’s second studio album and showcases a blend of blues, folk, and early hard rock influences. The record reflects the band’s developing identity, with Phil Lynott beginning to emerge as a distinctive songwriter. Tracks like “Sarah,” a tender tribute to Lynott’s grandmother, and the epic opener “The Rise and Dear Demise of the Funky Nomadic Tribes” highlight the album’s lyrical and stylistic range. Though less commercially prominent than later releases, the album offers an important glimpse into Thin Lizzy’s formative years.

Tracklist:

Side A:
A1. The Rise And Dear Demise Of The Funky Nomadic Tribes
A2. Buffalo Gal
A3. I Don't Want To Forget How To Jive
A4. Sarah
A5. Brought Down

Side B:
B1. Baby Face
B2. Chatting Today
B3. Call The Police
B4. Shades Of A Blue Orphanage