Reviews (page 5 of 10)
Meh...
Why is this so rape-y
Subtle, err no. Complex, err again no. Variated, no no and no. But if you want something to make ya bang ya head and just get down with ya dumb side, then yes, yes and yes, its just rock n roll. Despite myself 4 Star.
Lemmy had a formula and never deviated from it. Ace of Spades is just a classic and even if nothing here is as good it's still a blast.
Хороший роковый альбом под соответствующее настроение. Правда, слишком часто слушать я его не буду и больше 3-х звёзд поставить не могу. 6,5 из 10.
That's some pretty firm rock there. Be a foundation for something great, someday. 3/5
A quote from the fantastic movie Airheads: Chazz: Who'd win in a wrestling match, Lemmy or God? Chris Moore: Lemmy. [Rex imitates a game show buzzer] Chris Moore: ... God? Rex: Wrong, dickhead, trick question. Lemmy *IS* God.
Great first half, but holy crap there are some lyrics that aged badly.
Motörhead is cool and fun but does get repetitive especially since a number of these tracks were already on the Live at Hammersmith album on this list.
It all sounds the same, still bangs. RIP Lemmy
I wanted to like Motörhead but the Jailbait song really soured my view of them. Ace of Spades is the only decent song on the album anyway.
There are some really fun songs on here, but by the end of the record, it's completely derivative of itself. I like the production and the performances for the most part - Lemmy's voice is definitely an acquired taste. But the lyrics - holy shit. I don't know if the "it was a different time" argument can save y'all here. Good lord. 7/10
Oh boy...
Rock'n'Roll
6.5/10
You know when you take a bunch of speed to sober up from all the whiskey you drank and then keep it going for 3 days until you end up killing a snake with your bare hands outside of a biker bar in Tempe, Arizona and cooking it on an open flame with an elderly mute woman you are fairly convinced only you can see? This is the album that is playing in the background.
it was all right metal, i'm not a huge fan of the genre but this wasnt bad by any means
Good record, but not great. I feel the mixing especially on side 1 is extremely muddy, especially between the drums, bass and Lemmy's vocals, the low end lacks depth. Even on their biggest hit, its always felt that way to my ears. This pulls the punch in a big way for me. Some great somngs on this record which are under appreciated, but also there's "Jailbait" which...ick. But "Roadcrew", "Dance", and "The Chase Is Better than The Catch" are all excellent songs.
To be honest Lemmy isn't much of a singer but his growling voice is perfect for this kind of intense rock music. It's a bit samey (a lot of the tracks sound like the title track) but it's also very listenable.
Classic noisy pugnastious
If you're looking for subtle nuance in your lyrics ('Jailbait'?, 'Chase..."?) then have a word with yourself, you're in the wrong place. But if you want the essence of Motörhead ('AoS', 'Roadcrew') then this'll do. Live album was better, mind
Banging.
Title track is as epic as ever! As much as I like fast rock, the rest of the album feels samey. Blissfully ignoring the topical pubescent lyrics. 😬
Never been into these guys but I enjoyed this album.
This thing has one speed, one sound and at one volume. Definitely has a place but not really my thing.
Idk it was better than when I heard the live versions, but retroactively I'm rating the live album lower b/c I listened to the lyrics more carefully this time and they're incredibly dumb. Rating: 5/10
5/10 Motörhead is Motörhead. It’s good just not for me. Favorite song: ace of spades
An all-time favorite and classic album!! Without a doubt, their best album!! My introduction to Mötorhead!!
jailbate didnt age well
Excellent.
The sound of extra chunky meth crystals cutting up the inside of your nose. There is nothing in this world more ROCK N ROLL than this album. This album is the most ROCK N ROLL an album can be. This is the summit of Mount ROCK. I dare you to play it quietly. I dare you to try to do something mundane while this is playing. We're only halfway through side one here on a sleepy Sunday afternoon and already I've been compelled to snort a line of bleach and put my fist through some drywall. You know I'm born to lose And gambling's for fools But that's the way I like it, baby I don't want to live forever And don't forget the joker Motorhead is the motherlode of the satanic deathwish vein that has run through rock from its first pickings. Playing Chicken with the devil. Lemme's living to 70 forced particle physicists to revise their Standard Model. Usually people who collect Nazi memorabilia piss me off, but Lemme is the exception that proves the rule. It would be disappointing if he didn't collect Nazi shit. Another town I've left behind Another drink, completely blind Another hotel I can't find Another backstage pass for you Another tube of superglue Another border to get through I'm driving like a maniac Driving my way to hell and back Pass the superglue and all hail a TRUE ROCK GOD!
Well, *this* is definitely a blast from the past. I'm not sure I ever realized back in the day that Motörhead was just a trio, which kind of explains why they always sounded a bit thin compared to other metal bands of the time (mainly because there weren't two guitars, I guess?). I was never a big Motörhead fan back then, and while this is undoubtedly their best album, or at least most popular, listening to it now doesn't really increase my appreciation for them. (And I'm mystified that there's another Motörhead album lurking in this collection.) I also don't think I've knowingly heard most of the songs on this album aside from the title track (which I heard way too many times) and maybe a couple of others; I feel badly saying this, but as much of a metalhead as I believed I was at the time, I have a *really* hard time distinguishing between most of their songs. But I *do* appreciate how they were faster and harder-edged than the earlier metal bands of the 70s (almost kind-of-punk sounding), and I laughed when I read that lead man Lemmy insisted that they were just a rock-n-roll band. I also laughed that Lemmy claims he sung their hit single as "the eight of spades" for two years and nobody noticed; I'm sure I wouldn't have.
As a pretentious punker in the late 70's/early 80's, this was the only metal band I liked, and this was the only album I liked. I actually have an "Ace of Spades" button, waiting to pass on to another generation of Motorhead fans. Lyrics and guitars are good and driving. Only criticism is the vocals--not enough variety--could use a break from the screaming at times.
It's funny that people say everything sounds the same now when this band is still popular. There's barely any difference between songs. I don't get it. It's fine for about 180 seconds and then it's really boring.
Decent
It's largely what I'd expect
Songs to paint a picture of the same black hallway over and over again to. Fun listen, high energy and wicked guitar tone that makes you want to scream at things. Wouldn't call this album sonically diverse, which isn't necessarily a bad thing but I would've loved to hear something different from song to song. Almost campy in presentation, like a hair metal band that just finished watching sons of anarchy. Fav track: Ace of Spades
Ace of Spades is a brilliant song, but this is the first time I have listened to the whole album. The energy remains consistently high throughout. The album is a hour of power! Live to Win is great, too. Motorhead knew what they were going for in this album and 100% nailed it.
Wat een rammer! Lekker snel, alles op tempo, en rammend. Mooi geheel, en na iets meer dan een half uur klaar, perfect!
I found listening to this to be extremely repetitive. Every song sounded more or less the same. Maybe that's a me issue but I really could not get into this. I felt like the music was poorly played and there wasn't enough interesting to me to make me overlook it. On top of it, some of the songs and lyrics weren't great either. I can see why people like the song "Ace of Spades" but it wasn't really for me. I can see how this was influential for later stuff so I'll give it a 2 instead of 1 but for personal enjoyment it's more of a 1.
This is not a challenging album. As they say, it does what it says on the can. It is that kind of rock. It rocks. I’m good.
Vojkec voli ovaj album pogotovo shoot you in the back
Pure quality
It's funny in the movie Airheads they joke that "Lemmy is God" and it's not that far out there. Solid 80s metal album with all of the things we want to forget about the 80s.
This album is how I imagine it feels to ride a Harley. Blistering speed and noise. It’s really a shame the lyrics on Jailbait are so bleh because the song otherwise is really great. Favorites were Ace Of Spades, Shoot You In The Back, and The Chase Is Better Than The Catch.
Like the live album more but this was still a good one
I feel this veers more into punk than metal honestly, really heavy punk yeah but punk nonetheless. Then lemmy himself dubs it just ‘rock and roll’. Guess it’s between the 3 but I think purely describing it as metal is a tad too simplistic. Honestly though it might just be a problem with my dubbing of genres cuz a band like blue öyster cult (sadly not on the list) I wouldn’t call metal either and just more hard rock, especially agents of fortune, which should’ve been on the list. Speaking of both bands I like how both use the ‘ö’ to make then sound more menacing. And back to motörhead, my dad always had a top of the ‘war pig’ but he always called it the ‘iron maiden’ instead, so I learned my dad was Bs-ing there. 4/5
Laut, lauter, am lautesten - Motörhead! Schnell, handgemacht, mitreißend, großartig!
Good heavy metal.
Went in worried came out loving it, not a massive fan of Lemmy's vocals but the music rocked.
Really like this album. Motorhead has a sound and style totally their own. I do think the music is a bit rigid, which is kind of a strength and weakness. It stays in its lane and doesn't deviate much. But it fully owns its lane. Strong album.
Great album when it came out, much better live though. Worth 3 stars now.
Never stops. Would be great to drink to. A lot of the same though, to both its detriment and appeal.
Every song feels 10 minutes long cuz they all sound the same and just blend one in to another. Jailbait is bad, real bad
Great album that needs to cut Jailbait from it's line up
The only thing that could possibly improve this masterpiece would be to find a way to play it as loud as they played the title track at that concert I went to at The Commodore in Vancouver in 2002 or so that left me half-deaf for three or four days.
Solid British metal here. Aces of Spades is one everyone knows, but don't sleep on Shoot You In The Back or Fire, Fire. Album is good, worth a listen before you die. 3/5
ОМАГАД, ЭТА ЖЕ МОЯ ЛЮБИМАЯ ГРУППА, КАК ЕЁ ТАМ...НАРКОЛЫГА 5/5
Better than i remember from the first time i listened to it. Full of energy which is always a plus for me when it comes to anything rock, so i was happy sitting through it.
Love Ace of Spades but after that it’s really just the same song over and over again with increasingly bad lyrics. 4/10 and the title track carries it to that.
Enjoyed it more than expected!
4/5 for the vibe, minus 2 for "jailbait."
Every song feels 10 minutes long cuz they all sound the same and just blend one in to another. Thought Jailbait was just going to be bad musically. Was much worse than I thought.
Lemme is fucking god!! Serisouly, this album is fucking raw and nasty and overflowing with blood pumping energy. 4.5
I like opening with the title track. I sing this at karaoke, or I yell this, rather. It's such a badass song. I haven't listened to the rest of this album. Here we go! This album rocks! Just a constant driving rhythm and groove. It makes me want to snort some speed and drive really fast off a cliff. Dope! I can hear the influence in several 2000's Savannah metal bands, Baroness, Kylesa, and Bear Fight! Anyhoo, this was a nice jam worthy of a 4 spot.
This was a collection of high-energy songs about taking chances, winning, being tough, pursuing sexual targets (including the obligatory song about fucking a teenager--skipped it--release the Epstein files!)--basically the whole "live fast" rock and roll manifesto. Easy to listen to. 12 songs in 36 minutes. I just wrote in a different review about a singer whose voice sounded uncomfortably strained, and I guess it makes me a bit inconsistent, but somehow the gruff and ragged vocals here work perfectly with everything else going on.
This seems like a soundtrack for a bar fight somewhere in rural Ireland. Cool riffs, and dirty rough sound. After a while it gets a bit repetitive with his vocals though.
👍🏼
Absolutely iconic cover art but incredibly boring album.
54/1001 - Somehow makes the blues even more repetitive and grating than it already was.
Apparently I’m a Motörhead hater, who would’ve guessed. All the songs sound exactly the same to me and I don’t particularly care for the heavy guitar or raspy vocals. Did not fuck with
Oh HELL YEAH!
This didn’t really blow me away but it wasn’t terrible
Ace of spades is a great song, but beyond that there was not much to write home about. Some of the lyrics were also just downright gross to listen to (jailbait for instance) so I’m giving this one a 2/5. Fav song: Ace of Spades
Stg if I have to listen to one more album with a million long ass guitar solos I will go crazy
This is an album Beavis and Butt-Head would love. A lot of the songs sounded fairly similar but I quite enjoyed it. I'm happy we finally got some more hard rock. Was good music to listen to in the gym. 3.8/5
Holy shit this was awesome, tight, rippin, crunchy! Knew I was sleeping on Lemmy. Top 3 fast and loose, the hammer, ace of spades
They’re not incredible lyricists, but if you want an album that makes you feel like a badass this will definitely do it. Ace of Spades is the best song, but there aren’t really any clunkers either
*No music on this album, plenty of noise and screaming.
Perfect album! Ace of Spades ia a masterpiece!
There's a level of lazyness that I sense with the lyrics. Smashing instrumentals really carry this album (and group I suppose). A 2/5 but ill raise it to 3/5 cuz it makes me feel like im working hard when I got it playing while doing physical labor
Absolute banger
Eh
There's a level of lazyness that I sense with the lyrics. Smashing instrumentals really carry this album (and group I suppose). A 2/5 but ill raise it to 3/5 cuz it makes me feel like im working hard when I got it playing while doing physical labor
Lemmy was the quintessential hard rocker. Quite the character. An institution. I knew that much before listening to this. Now I also know that I do not care one little bit for the music his band made. And there's "Jailbait", a song that really hasn't aged at all well thanks to its topic of "better not ask her age" girls being backstage.
Classic. I have to give this a 5, I owe so much to this album. One of the greatest metal albums. Punk rock and biker rock. Their sound is undeniable and they inspired future generations.
No one sings like Lemmy (RIP). This is a lot of hard rockin' fun. Ace Of Spades (the song) is legendary. Liked Songs Added: Ace Of Spades
### In-Depth Review of *Ace of Spades* by Motörhead Released on November 8, 1980, *Ace of Spades* by Motörhead is a landmark album in heavy metal and rock history. With its raw energy, unapologetic attitude, and fast-paced aggression, the album has become synonymous with the band and its frontman, Lemmy Kilmister. Below is a detailed analysis of its lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, along with an assessment of its strengths and weaknesses. --- ## **Lyrics** The lyrics of *Ace of Spades* reflect Motörhead's ethos: living life on the edge. Lemmy’s songwriting is direct and unpretentious, often revolving around themes of gambling, hedonism, rebellion, and the rock 'n' roll lifestyle. The title track "Ace of Spades" epitomizes this with its gambling metaphors used as a broader commentary on risk-taking and living dangerously. Lines like "You win some, lose some, it's all the same to me" encapsulate the album's devil-may-care attitude[1][4]. Other tracks delve into similarly gritty topics. For instance: - "(We Are) The Road Crew" celebrates the unsung heroes of touring life with vivid imagery. - "Fast and Loose" explores hypersexual themes with a bluesy swagger. - "Shoot You in the Back" evokes Western outlaw imagery. While the lyrics are undeniably effective in capturing Motörhead's rebellious spirit, they lack depth or variety. They often stick to well-trodden motifs of drinking, gambling, and debauchery[1][4]. --- ## **Music** Musically, *Ace of Spades* is a relentless powerhouse that blends heavy metal, speed metal, punk rock, and blues influences: - **Speed and Power:** The album’s hallmark is its blistering speed. Tracks like "Ace of Spades" and "The Hammer" are proto-thrash masterpieces that laid the groundwork for future genres like thrash metal[2][4]. - **Bluesy Undertones:** Songs such as "Fast and Loose" and "The Chase Is Better Than the Catch" showcase blues-inspired grooves fused with heavy distortion. - **Riffs and Solos:** Eddie “Fast” Clarke’s guitar work is exceptional throughout the album. His riffs are raw yet catchy, while his solos are concise and impactful. The title track’s iconic riff is one of the most recognizable in rock history[1][2]. - **Bass as Lead Instrument:** Lemmy’s distorted bass tone drives many tracks. It’s not just a rhythm instrument but often serves as a lead element, as heard in the opening of "Ace of Spades"[4]. - **Drumming:** Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor provides frenetic yet tight drumming that complements the album's high-octane energy. While the album’s musical intensity is one of its greatest strengths, it also results in a lack of variety. Many songs follow similar structures—fast verses, catchy choruses, short solos—which can make them blur together over repeated listens[1]. --- ## **Production** The production on *Ace of Spades*, handled by Vic Maile at Jackson's Studios in England, captures Motörhead's raw energy while maintaining clarity: - **Raw Yet Polished:** The sound is stripped-down but not sloppy. Each instrument is distinct in the mix—Lemmy’s bass roars without overpowering Clarke’s guitar or Taylor’s drums[1][4]. - **Live Feel:** The production retains a live performance vibe, which enhances the album's visceral impact. - **Limitations:** Some critics argue that while the production suits Motörhead’s no-frills style, it lacks dynamic range or experimentation[1]. --- ## **Themes** Thematically, *Ace of Spades* embodies rebellion and excess: - **Living on the Edge:** Gambling serves as a central metaphor for risk-taking across tracks like "Ace of Spades" and "The Chase Is Better Than the Catch." - **Rock 'n' Roll Lifestyle:** The album glorifies hard living—drinking, touring, and defying societal norms. - **Rebellion:** Songs like "Shoot You in the Back" channel outlaw imagery to reinforce themes of defiance. These themes resonate strongly with fans but offer little nuance or introspection. The focus remains firmly on external action rather than internal reflection[2][4]. --- ## **Influence** The impact of *Ace of Spades* on music cannot be overstated: - **Thrash Metal Foundations:** Its speed and aggression inspired early thrash metal bands like Metallica and Slayer. - **Crossover Appeal:** By blending punk energy with heavy metal power, Motörhead bridged two subcultures. - **Enduring Legacy:** The title track became an anthem for rock rebellion and remains one of the most celebrated hard rock songs ever. Its influence extends beyond metal to punk rock bands like The Ramones[3][4]. - **Cultural Impact:** Lemmy’s larger-than-life persona became synonymous with rock 'n' roll itself. Despite its influence, some critics argue that Motörhead’s formulaic approach limits their broader appeal. While groundbreaking at its release, subsequent albums did little to evolve their sound. --- ## **Pros** 1. **Iconic Title Track:** "Ace of Spades" alone justifies the album's legendary status. 2. **Unrelenting Energy:** Every track brims with intensity and attitude. 3. **Influential Sound:** A blueprint for thrash metal and speed metal. 4. **Raw Production:** Captures Motörhead’s live energy effectively. 5. **Memorable Riffs and Solos:** Eddie Clarke delivers some of his finest guitar work. --- ## **Cons** 1. **Lack of Variety:** Many songs follow similar structures and tempos. 2. **Shallow Lyrics:** Themes are repetitive and lack depth. 3. **Filler Tracks:** Songs like "Fire Fire" and "Dance" feel underwhelming compared to highlights. 4. **Limited Experimentation:** The album sticks rigidly to Motörhead’s established formula. --- ## Conclusion *Ace of Spades* is a quintessential heavy metal album that captures everything Motörhead represents: speed, power, rebellion, and raw authenticity. While it has its flaws—repetitiveness being chief among them—it remains an enduring classic that solidified Motörhead's place in rock history. For fans seeking unfiltered rock 'n' roll fury or those tracing the roots of thrash metal, *Ace of Spades* is essential listening. Its pros far outweigh its cons, ensuring its legacy as one of heavy metal's defining works even 45 years after its release.
bam... een plaat rechttoe rechtaan... geen franjes, geen geprul... rock en roll, zoals Lemmy placht te zeggen... zo zouden er meer moeten zijn
This is just about on the good side of 80s metal, which is an era of this genre that is notoriously hit and miss. Beyond a few weird lyrics and somewhat cheesy songs, this album still slaps and is definitely an essential listen for any metal fan.
3,5
Aisde I guess the title track and Jailbait despite the lyrics, the music is pretty dull and crap but Lemmy is probably the only famous metal musician I could stomach if I met them in real life, Rest in peace to a legend. Unfortunately his music is shit to me but more power to you if you like it.
I love gambling
Enjoyable. 3.5 stars
None of the songs come close to touching the title track, which is one of the best dumb rock songs ever written, but they manage to maintain its relentless energy and play well within the restrictions of Lemmy’s extremely limited range.
I liked pretty much everything except for Lemmy, he sounded terrible. The rest of the band absolutely rocked though so that saved the album. Jailbait though, dunno about that one Lemmy, seems a bit dodgy mate
Not bad
Another case of first track being the best, but I have to give a 3 because they're better than the Pixies, which I gave a 2.
I wasn't looking forward to hearing this album because of their 'apparent' reputation etc, but after the first track I thought it was ok, and then was disappointed by the rest of the album which all sounded the same alongside lots of shouting down the microphone - not for me
I expected to have fun, but even so I was pleasantly surprised! Solid album all the way through. I kind of thought it would be the Ace of Spades and then a bunch of waffle to justify why I've never heard any of their other songs. Instead, I will be listening more! No awful rock ballads, just cock rock firing from the hip, and it's marvellous. They knew what they were about and did it well. Line of the day goes to 'I'm in your life, I might be in your wife...' Hm.
Lemmy king
Ace of Spades is an amazing song, unfortunately the rest of the album sounds similar but never manages to match its energy so you end up feeling a bit let down by the rest. Jailbait is a pretty gross song where in not so many words they just can’t wait to fuck a child. I’m glad this type of “rock and roll bad boy” shit is no longer acceptable.
Слегка однообразный, но всё же бодрый рок из восьмидесятых
Relentless. Imagine would be awesome live. Bit too intense to work to .... could only manage 1 listen through as energy levels too high.
Ace of Spades First listen, this is pretty fun rollicking punky rock’n’roll metally thrash, if you don’t pay attention too closely to the lyrics. Musically, as a rock’n’roll/metal/punk act they are good at what they do, and the energy and attack are great. They are clearly far superior to the thrash and late 80s metal they inspired, probably due to that rock’n’roll swing and less double kick drum. However the 2nd and 3rd time around it does start to lose much of that ‘charm’, the lack of deviation from their standard template becomes pretty obvious, and, apart from (We Are) The Roadcrew there not being anything nearly as good as Ace of Spades means it does start to get quite stale as a whole 35 minute listening experience. Lyrically it’s pretty charmless from the off, and aside from a couple of songs it mainly consists of songs about shagging, which unfortunately conjures the mental image of Lemmy remorselessly humping groupies in squalid dressing rooms, smelling of sweat, unwashed leather trousers, fags and booze. And then of course there’s Jailbait. Charitably speaking you could say it hasn’t aged well, or that it’s a song satirising rock stars who shag underage groupies, but realistically they are a band not known for their subtlety. Either way the song is a pretty gross listen. On first listen I thought this might scrape a 4, but on subsequent listens it regressed to the cusp of 2 and 3. Ace of Spades is banger and I like (We Are) The Roadcrew, but the other songs are a bit forgettable and/or a bit icky. Think I’ll stick on high 2 as I don’t think I’ll come back to it. ♠️♠️ Playlist submission: Obviously it’s Ace of Spades, but for a change I’ll go (We Are) The Roadcrew.
I don't feel too different about this than I did 'No Sleep Til Hammersmith'. Ace of Spades is a bullet-proof rock classic, and the album is downhill from there. However, I was surprised at the riff-strength on the first half of the album: 'Love Me Like a Reptile'; 'Shoot You in the Back' ("Western movies!", this one being a lesser cousin to Immigrant Song) - but 'Fast and Loose' (like Wolfmother) and '(We Are) The Roadcrew' in particular. After this it really loses any appeal quite quickly with second rate, sausage-machine riffing. The uninspired and one-dimensional lyrics add to the overall malaise by this point, culminating in the woeful and morally questionable 'Jailbait'. Because of that first half, and the title track (which no superlatives can ever do justice to, such is its perfection), it does hold a solid three.
Not a genre I enjoy, but at least it was short.
Growly nonsense
Classic heavy rock, punchy 2-disc album, a nostalgic rock feel to it. 7.4/10.
The title track is an all time classic. It really combines the energy of punk with the hard hitting nature of heavy metal. I think one certainly can question some of the other material on the record, as some of it is of its time -- "Jailbait" anyone? -- but that said, they put down a marker for what could be, and what is, and what will be.
It’s all the same to me
It was what I expected
I’m rocked pretty good by this
Monster bass sound, killer grooves. Lemmy and the boys nailing it.
Pretty good if you like ferocious riffs, blistering solos, and lyrics screamed through a throat worn down by years of booze and cigarettes. Hopefully the lyrics on Jailbait are just tongue in cheek! Not a lot of variety, but what they do, they do well.
If you ignore some of the lyrics. This isn’t too bad. Simpsons: Yes
The lyrics may be dodgy, but the riffs are great. The songs may sound the same, but I'd happily keep listening to more.
Ace of Spades is a classic the rest are ok.
Imagine being Drake, you get publicly destroyed for being a nonce and then Lemmy was out there singing about underage girls sucking him off and he got a free pass.
A little bit headache inducing but I could imagine enjoying this in a live setting. A little bit boring after a while but I appreciate the energy. 3
I can only take so much of this type of music. I did kinda like the title tract but after that it went downhill. Songs began to sound the same, and annoying.
Fun non stop metal. Lots of air drumming
1001 times.
oh yeah
Hell yeah 🤟
Nothing can beat an ace of spades in its prime!
Fkn 10 stars out of 5! THIS ALBUM IS SO AWESOME! Gets me so hyped. Best version of the Kilmeister since Hawkwind. Love this guy!!!! We are the Road Crew! Chase is better than the catch!
Ganz gute Umsetzung aber nicht viel gehört und eh nicht so meins
Dude this is 1 song repeated for an entire album. And it's only a mediocre song to start with. Man. I could've done fine without this one.
Would have been 4-stars but need to dock 1-star for pedophilia. I am sure I will have to do this more than once on this list.
I liked early Hawkwind so have a soft spot for Lemmy. I also like the track Ace Of Spades very much. Trouble is its track 1 side 1 on this album so the rest quickly falls away in mediocrity of the same old same old. This stuff will appeal to many old rockers and I know quite a few who do but I’m not one of them. 2/5 25/1/25
kinda rocking
While not my style of rock and roll/punk/heavy metal, I can appreciate its influence they had on other styles of music.
Kinda all sound the same. Ace of spades rips tho
Epic
Love the band's raw energy.. the speedy, blistering guitarwork and fast paced drums. It's rock&roll on a high-octane mixture.
When loading this up on Spotify, the first thing that jumped out was '12 songs, 36 min 16 sec'. The only way that could have made me smile more, is if each song was literally 3 minutes and 1 second, as opposed to an average.
When I was headbanging in the kitchen to 'ace of spades' I was properly into it and quite happy to give a 4. This is despite Tim pointing out the lyrics. I mean, if a singer shouts about 'jail bate' in the woods and I don't notice does it really happen? But in the cold light of day, I have a bit of a headache and the songs all did sound a bit samey. Still I enjoyed that first banger.
This kind of music only makes sense to me if I'm playing Tony Hawks. Otherwise I feel like I'm wasting my time with something that is designed to appeal to someone very different from me.
They were good at what they did!
Yeah, ok. Icons of rock ain’t they!!? But a little heavy for me, I like the odd listen to their commercially successful singles but an album is a little too much for me.
Ears are bleeding sins are pleading this is not for me STOP is my plea
This gets to be real grating, real quick... not sure what it is, if it's the extremely limited vocal range, the repetitive generic riffing or the inane lyrics.
Classic Mr. Kilmister
This is what rock n’ roll is about! Not every song is high class songwriting in the vein of the title track and Roadcrew, so I can’t quite five it.
Listened to the 40th anniversary master. Ace of Spades kicks things off at 100 mph and it never really slows down for long. Love Me Like a Reptile keeps things going with a big riff and pretty good solo too. Fire Fire might be my favorite song on the album, great drum fill leading into the solo and a killer outro riff. Jailbait is up there too and so is The Chase Is Better Than The Catch, which actually opts for a midtempo groove to great effect. Overall, lots of energy and the production sounds good. Not the most varied album and not all the songs are terribly memorable, but it's still a dozen solid tracks from a legendary band.
This isn't really metal, and Lemmy doesn't really have a metal voice, more like an explanatory rasp, loud and heavy b/c he wants to talk thru the noise and tell us what's up. Popular among the punks, and self-proclaimed to be nothing more than a rock-n-roll band, Motörhead wore a not-quite-metal aesthetic that isn't exactly news. But it is significant. It even borders on hardcore sanguinity on 'Live to Win,' venting the noble lines: 'You mustn't shout it out loud / Don't create a scene / Don't indulge in being proud / It only feeds their scheme.' That's excellent and true. (If only other metal acts would listen to this sage and sensible advice, ahem, Marilyn Manson.) What this album lacks is variety, however, and what it unfortunately boasts is the dreadful 'Jailbait.' Mainly tho, it has a palatable and honest aesthetic. I can't say it's entirely my thing, but it sure the hell blows AC/DC out of the water, and I can imagine myself returning to it, if only to feel a bit mucky.
Decent hard rock, We are the Road Crew and Ace of Spades are legitimately good. 3.5, but not strong enough for 4
I couldn't listen until the end. At the beginning I thought I've already listened to it? But no, it was their other album 'No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith' which sounds exactly, and I mean exactly, the same. '(We are) The Roadcrew' was okay.
Classic Motorhead
Ik hou best wel van hardere gitaarmuziek en dan is Motörhead eigenlijk wel zo'n band die je heel dik moet vinden, maar ik merk ook bij dit album (net als bij het live-album) dat het me na de grote hit, die me via Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 met de paplepel is ingegoten, allemaal niet super veel kan boeien. Ik ben er maar gewoon eerlijk over. Lemmy doet qua zang iedere track écht exact hetzelfde en dat heb ik dan na 2 à 3 tracks wel gezien. De basgitaar idem. Bij de gitaar en drums vind je net iets meer afwisseling, maar door het snelle tempo lijkt het alsnog wel veel op elkaar. Je hoeft dit album niet te luisteren, je moet gewoon Ace of Spades kennen en dan weet je genoeg. Gecombineerd met een wat platte mix zorgt het er toch voor dat ik eigenlijk wel blij ben als het avontuur er na 36 minuten op zit. Ik vind het vermoeiend. En daarom hou ik het op een wat magere en misschien onverwachte 2,5 afgerond naar 3 sterren. Overigens vind ik die Jailbait track wel grappig eigenlijk. Ik zie in de review sectie een aantal mensen die het niet te verteren vinden, maar dat vind ik overdreven.
Excellent
Greatest hard rock album ever
You'd look great in a pair of those pants.
Great rock
kellemes meglepetes, tetszett, bar azert egy vibe kell hozza es eleg repetitivek a dalok
Kedvenc/Favourite: Fast and Loose Tetszett a flow, jó pörgős volt. Kicsit talán hasonlóak a számok, de nem vészesen, meg ebbe a stílusba ez talán bele is fér. Egy-két számot biztosan fogok még hallgatni erről az albumról, de nem pont az én világom. I liked the flow, it had a nice kick to it. The songs are a bit similar, but not too much, and it probably works in this style. I'll definitely listen to a song or two from this album, but it's not really my thing.
You either like it or don’t, this is not grey-area music. But no matter how you shake it out, they are an entity unto themselves.
It all sounds the same, but it has power and some nice bluesy guitar solos.
Jailbait was the nail in the coffin.
Not typically a fan of metal music, but Motörhead has the adrenaline paced energy, hooks, anarchistic attitude and subtle searing proficiency to appeal to punk, rockabilly and blues fans without alienating heavy metal enthusiasts. The title track is probably the most easily identifiable Motörhead song, but the entire album is transcendent and powerful, full of infectious melodies, Lemmy's growl makes the usual lust-filled cliche sound like a call for revolution. "Fire Fire" he sees someone's erotic and destructive potentials and loves the "conflagration." I can't condone the song "Jailbait," especially since Lemmy's sexual exploits are quite well documented.
eh, turned off by weirdness
Ace of Spades (the song) was ALWAYS playing in THPS and I've never really liked it. Lemmy's voice was always just terrible to me. I guess at the time it was kind of a novel thing, and their art surely provoked the youth as well, but I feel like it's just edgelord stuff today. Add on the problematic as hell "Jailbait" and you've got a barely-talented band writing cringey music. On the plus side, the album was relatively short.
Musically, there are definitely good to very good passages in various songs. I definitely can't come to terms with the screaming chanting.
This record is exhausting. It doesn't really matter what genre you're working in... if you manage to spew out a song like "Ace of Spades" that becomes emblematic of the genre, that becomes an undisputed classic in the field, you've accomplished a rare thing. It doesn't matter if the rest of the record sounds like varying attempts to capture that same lightning in the bottle again ("Fire Fire" comes sorta close). 3 stars exclusively for producing a genre all-time classic song. Hey, prudes: act as uptight as you want about "Jailbait", but the sentiment is nothing new through popular music history. Everything from "I still remember when you used be nine years old" ("Shout!") to "She was just 17 and you know what I mean" (what DO you mean? is she 16?); there's "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl" (Sonny Boy Williamson etc), "My Sharona" and so on. Even Bruno Mars ("I'm addicted... you young wild girls I'll always come back to you"). Rock music coexists with the male libido. Oh, and go look up the video of Lemmy backing Kirsty MacColl on this German tv spot she did in the '80s, it's great. So incongruous and wtf. He was a larger-than-life personality in the world of hard rock.
No need to stroke the chin or check the stereo separation. This is high octane no nonsense in your face drivel. It's engaging because of the front man.
Classic metal. Not a metal fan but I still liked it.
It's good but I'm not really a fan of rock
Lemmy is God.
Good
Pretty good. Not exactly my cup of tea. But I was feeling the raw intensity of it.
I know this is a beloved album but I just can't get into it, just not my bag. I can respect that it's only 3 guys making that monster noise.
A bunch of songs from the alternate 1985 in Back to the Future II. I now need a tetanus shot.
Hard rocker for Christmas Eve.... Wasn't in my head space for today, but maybe a re-listen is in order
The title track brought back good memories of playing Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3. Other than that, I wasn’t into it.
I felt like all of the songs sounded the same but Ace of Spades is a banger
Aight let’s listen to some Motorhead! (I missed a few but I’ll listen to them later) First is Ace of Spades. What can I say that hasn’t been said? It’s their best song? Like the tap dancing solo in the middle Next is Love me Like a Reptile. I like that rattlesnake sound at the beginning. Did they rip off King Gizz? /j Good song! I like to think it’s about how Lemmy is into scalies. Also “Shock you like an electric eel”. Did they rip off MGMT? /j Next is Shoot You In the Back. Another rattlesnake sound! And it’s about cowboys! And it got a wah wah solo! Next is Live to Win. Very punky intro. And ANOTHER Rattlesnake sound??? Y’all gotta chill with the vibraslaps. Very inspiring lyrics about living life to the fullest. Next is Fast and Loose. Very bluesy with a shuffle feel. Reminds me of Deep Purple. Another song about sex. Weird lyrics about waking up someone by having sex with them. Tho the lyrics do imply that it’s consensual, so okay I guess. Next is We Are the Road Crew, an ode to roadies. Which makes sense cuz Lemmy was once a roadie for Jimi Hendrix, Keith Emerson, etc. before he joined Hawkwind. Opening Side 2 is Fire, Fire. Another sex song with lots of references to fire and catching on fire and stuff. Also nice pun with “I’m a match for you” And the double bass drumming! Next is Jailbait. Oh no…. Well the riff inspire the battle theme of Final Fantasy 7. And it starts with some funny studio chatter. But OH GOD LEMMY STOP SINGING ABOUT UNDERAGE GIRLS. Finally that’s over. Next is Dance. A song about Dancing. Very rockabilly inspired. Lyrics are not the best to. Next is Bite the Bullet. Funny studio chatter where they do a false start. And another rattlesnake sound! Lyrics about breaking up with a woman. Pretty short. Guitar solo has some chorus/flanger on it, which is nice. Next is The Chase is Better than the Catch, which is apparently one of the bigger songs in this album, given that in their last concert before Lemmy died, they played only that and Ace of Spades from this album. Rather rollicking beat that’s slower than the usual songs. But it rocks hard. Nice jam outro with a bass solo. Finally is the Hammer. Another rollicking song a la Ace of Spades. I thought the lyrics seemed a bit rapey at first, but apparently it’s about drugs or a serial killer or something. Nice octave effect on the guitars on the solo. That’s the album! Technically some releases have three bonus tracks, including one with the members of Girlschool (an all female metal band), but I’m just listening to the original album. Pretty good! I’d give it a 4.5/5, but that jailbait song docked a point off of it. I hate it when old rock bands sing about how much they love fuckin kids.
Not bad
Pretty average, old-school hard rock, akin to Black Sabbath. I see a lot of talk online about Lemmy and how much of a supposed legend he was, but altogether his music isn't really my thing. The title track is alright though.
So amazingly flawed, rough, ready, and honest. Rock and roll at its best. RIP Lemmy. Long live Motorhead.
General dislike
I dont know what happened to metal in the 80's but it wasnt for the better. Ibe had so much sleazy and nasty late 80's metal and this comes along and both predates them and blows them out of the water. Hard driving guitars, growling lyrics about fighting and gambling, brilliant drumming, lots of denim and leather and moustaches. These are a few of my favourite things.
What a real metal album should be. 12 songs of pure power chords and adrenaline. Similar songs but like ac/dc if you like one you like em all. Must listen
These songs all sound interchangeable to me, and it's all unpleasant.
too rowdy for me
Lemmy's voice is easily recognizable. Most songs sound the same. They all sound as if they are riding on the back of a trailer driving on a long and open road with the wind blowing in their faces. Fast, Angry, Loud
Ich Stelle fest: Motörhead macht keinen Krach und ist nur laut, sondern machen richtig geile rockige Musik mit Freude und Verstand. Mega.
Öne out of Fĩve
It is a classic
I’ve already reviewed Motörhead’s live album, which I did not care for. Granted, it’s hard to appreciate a live album when you only know one of the songs, but still, No Sleep Till Hammersmith? More like… wake me up… when we leave Hammersmith. I’ll workshop that. As far as this album goes, I’m familiar with the title track, but that’s it. However, I see that there’s a song on here called “Jailbait,” so that should be fun and not at all problematic. I guess it’s time to fire this one up! Well, as I expected, outside of the title track, this album was a bit of a snooze. I suppose I’ll start with the things that I liked about this album. “Ace of Spades” is awesome. It’s got an absolutely frantic energy to it, but everything still sounds tight and precise. The main guitar riff is fantastic, the drumming comes at a blistering pace, and Lemmy’s growling vocals are fantastic. The guitar playing across the album is pretty good, and I like the heaviness of the sound. As for the things I didn’t like about this album… the overall sound feels lazy and uninspired. It feels like everything after the title track was just cobbled together without any forethought. These songs all sound incredibly similar to me; they’re just fast and loud, but there’s nothing else of note about them. And on the note of “Jailbait,” the lyrics are somehow even worse than I could have imagined. Holy hell, that was gross. For a band that’s so well known in the history of metal, there’s nothing particularly unique about the overall sound of this album, and it’s pretty dull. Maybe it was earth shattering when it came out, but I think other bands have improved so much on this speed metal sound, that this album just falls flat. Ace of Spades may have been incredibly influential in its time, but to me, it just doesn’t hold up.
I was going to be more generous because the title track is such a banger, but every song sounds the same. And boy, is it diminishing returns. I've had a bad case of the blues for the past couple of months and haven't had the energy to write longer comments, but I had to come out of hibernation to justify what a slog I thought this was.
Great metal album this went on to sculpt the whole thrash movement
This is Ace of Spades, and also a bunch of other songs that sound extremely similar to Ace of Spades. (We Are) The Roadcrew in particular sounds like all the parts of Ace of Spades rearranged with new lyrics. I like Ace of Spades and so I found this album alright, just very repetitive.
Listening to this was like pressing a drill against my head for an hour. Tough singer. No range.
3.5
I could see how some love it but not really my thing. I didn’t find anything wrong with it though Rating: 3.0
A bit too rockin’
Love it, Motorhead slaps.
Pretty good.
Ace of Spades is the fourth studio album by Motörhead, originally released in 1980. This is a pretty influential album. You can hear Motorhead setting the scene for metal in the 80s. I'm not a super big fan of Lemmy's voice, but it works on a lot of these songs. Especially the first track, that one rocks. Then you have tracks like "Jail Bait" which are just so horrifically bad. In fact, a lot of the lyrics on here are pretty lame. The production leaves a lot to be desired as well.
Powerful and banger!
“Jailbait” bruh these old bands really gross me out sometimes Some decent song in the beginning, def not understanding why it’s on this list
Good listen.
Rip-roaring fun. The songs all blurred together for me but what a blur! This would be a great workout album. It’s wall-to-wall riffs and wailing. I love the lead singer’s hoarse, shouted vocals.
"Ace of Spades" is one of the best heavy metal tracks of all time. It is a canonball fired with too much gunpowder and on a mission to rip, tear, and destroy. I love the song because it's also inherently bluesy and it's like Lemmy and Co. are saying "yea we are badass but we are also musical and oh yea- my rough grumble is going to deliver you a hook that is actually going to be catchy." This album suffers from being one of those "the standout track is amazing and the rest is good", but fortunately the songwriting quality of the songs don't falter past "Ace of Spades", they just don't have that one magical thing. Without the title track, this would be a nice 3/5. "(We Are) The Roadcrew", "Dirty Love", "Love Me Like a Reptile", "Shoot You In the Back" are all solid songs from one of the most beloved heavy metal bands ever. Outside of this album, they do have other tracks that are truly great (nothing to the level of "Ace of Spades"), but they suffer from being split across multiple albums which makes their inclusion on this hard. I do however think this was the obvious pick. Lemmy is God. RIP.
2.75 rounded up to 3 Okay as a genuine Motörhead enjoyer, there’s no actual reason they need TWO albums on this list, BOTH of which feature “Ace of Spades.”
This album sees Motorhead at their pek, I reckon. Rousing, stirring, fast, heavy - I get Lemmy's insistence that this is rock'n'roll and not a record that fits some of the other metal labels. Probably foreshadowed speed metal. Best track is the title track, but really other than that the album is a bit let down by the lyrics.
My expectations were in the gutter but this was actually quite fun. Stand-out: Shoot You in the Back
A heavy rock/metal classic.
One banging tune and a lot of questionable choices....
Okay, so here's a Motorhead memory from me: One of my friends' bands (Life of Crime, I think?) were playing a basement show and said a cover was for me. It was Ace of Spades. I went nuts. Best rock band ever and I can't be convinced otherwise.
Another perfect album from Lemmy and the boys. This band is a litmus test that will determine if we're going to get along or not.
Very nice album. One downside is that the songs sound the same 4/5
If you've never abused amphetamines I don't care about your opinion regarding this band. Most things really, but especially Motorhead.
Is it just me or did I listen to the same song for 30 mins? Not exactly creative or innovative, but still fun to listen to.
Motorhead is some pretty good gnarly rock, although I hate Ace of Spades so much, just one of those songs that annoys me. There are some pretty sick riffs and guitar work on this album, Shoot You in the Back and Fast and Loose sound so good, but the lead singers vocals are pretty dogshit. around the midpoint they say fuck it and get very repetitive, Also what the fuck is Jailbait, different times, I know, but holy fuck how gross.
Started off really strong. The first 4 or so songs were awesome! But then it all just blurs into the same thing. Plus that jail bait song was awful YUCK
cannot fucking stand Lemmy's god awful voice and while I don't think lyrical content exactly constitutes a moral affront or anything, Jailbait (among others) does make me personally feel very skeeved out (which could possibly be forgivable if it was a banger (it isn't))
The title track alone is iconic, a relentless anthem that captures the spirit of the band. But as much as I enjoyed the majority of the album, I can’t ignore the glaring issue that is ‘Jailbait’. The subject matter is disturbing and hasn’t aged well at all. It drags the whole album down for me, especially when I consider how timeless and impactful some of the other songs are.
a classic heavy metal album that is considered to be one of the best metal albums of all time. It was released in 1980 and has been certified platinum in the UK and gold in the US. The album is known for its raw energy, aggressive sound, and catchy hooks. It is also considered to be one of the most influential metal albums of all time.
Some fun riffs but the lyrics in several tracks haven’t aged well and it’s never really been my sound.
If Ace of Spades was the entire album I would have been satisfied. Its not that the other songs are bad but that Ace of Spades is soo good it makes the others just sound like lesser versions of it. Since the vocal style and musical themes are so similar throughout it makes this even more apparent. 10/10 Single. 6/10 Album
A reasonable rating for an album that is basically 3 minutes long.
I kinda like Motörhead, although for reasons real fans would probably hate me for. They seem like a caricature of metal bands, like Spinal Tap with only slightly less unserious lyrics.
There’s only one speed to this album, and every song is pretty much like the next, but I like it.
The song Ace of Spades is a 5* song. I've loved it for a long time. The rest of this album is good if you like the genre, for sure. But it all sounds pretty similar. Given Lemmy's status as a Metal God and progenitor of fast, heavy music, he deserves all the praise he gets, as far as I'm concerned. I'm lucky that I got to see him before he died. RIP, Lemmy.
Why do certified lowlifes make such great music?
Rock, Rock, and a bit more rock just for good measure. Good stuff, but nothing outstanding.
#365 - 1 year... and this is what I get? Geez. Not my musical genre at all
Me gusta como suena, pero se vuelve monótono después de un rato, le faltó un momento que sonara diferente.
YAWN
first listen i liked the grindy bass
Love it
Righteous riffs and destroyed vocal cords!
How does Motörhead have two on this list?! Speed metal just feels like it stimulates the evil in people, which is such a huge turnoff. Really wanted to be done after Hammersmith. Although I will say I was tickled to learn that they're all from the UK and Lemmy is from Staffordshire! Stop. Metal. No. Don't. Go. Away.
Loses a star for Jailbait. Don't be weird. Otherwise, this is a fine album.
Got off to a flyer with Ace of Spades but got very repetitive the more I got into it. Not bad but thought it would’ve been better.
Liked Ace of Spades but a lot of the rest of the songs are kind of gross.
Some iconic vocals, but really only one good track. The reptile song was one of the better ones, but I definitely got sick of it listening to the B-Sides. Not terrible, just not something I'd listen to in album form again.
Rock. No roll. Just rock.
Arguably the only truly great band to come out of NWOBHM, Motörhead’s third album is an absolute speed-thrash masterpiece. It’s tenacious, it’s fast, and if you’re listening to it correctly, it’s fucking loud. Lemmy's vocal style truly stands alone, and he spends a little more time singing and a little less time yelling on this album compared to the first two. His gravelly vocal fry is unmistakable. Fast Eddie’s rock n roll guitar is an absolute perfect fit to the songs as written, and his live performances are somehow even better. Philthy Animal’s drums are almost pre-thrash metal, but they’re mixed in so perfectly and his fills are always right on the money. The title track off the album is so legendary it’s impossible to say anything about it that hasn’t been said before. Just an incredible song. My personal favourite on the album is “(We Are) the Roadcrew” an ode to the roadies not just that worked with Motörhead, but roadies all over the world. The unsung heroes of the rock n roll world certainly deserve such a great chorus. “Fire Fire” is another song on this fantastic album that really stands out. I can’t say enough things about Lemmy’s lyricism, arrangement, and artistic capabilities. There’s not a single song that lasts a moment longer than it needs to. I’m not sure I could even complain about a single thing on this album if I tried. The most deserving album so far of a 5* rating.
Hell yeah. Is this… punk? metal? is this what thrash metal is? I don’t know exactly but it’s rockin 🤘 Is it formulaic, repetitive and simplistic? It is, but the formula works for Motörhead for no other reason than it feels like they really mean it. It is so formulaic and repetitive even that it makes it hard for me to pick out songs that stand out for better or worse… I think the title track and “Fast and Loose” were probably my favorites. “Jailbait” and “The Chase is Better Tahn the Catch” are uhh not songs that could be released today and were my least favorites cuz the lyrics are just a bit beyond what I can excuse in the name of hell yeah. Overall this is short and loud and fast and is just very… something. I’m not sure what it is but I appreciate it. I would listen to this again 7.5/10
Motorhead crawled out of hell and its glorious
Very good
Hell yeah
They basically write the same song over and over. Usually that be a deal breaker but it’s very enjoyable. Not something I’d put on all the time but it’s definitely a good time 3/5
nah, somehow sounds more dated than Iron maiden even tho they came out the same year
Kinda a fun album but it's just not my taste. It reminded me of Van Halen.
They made the same song 12 times.
I'm not sure how something so loud can also be boring.
Fun album but it's not something I would listen to again. It got very repetitive very fast
Ace of Spades: Oh yeah this song slaps Love me Like a Reptile: Still slaps but okay yeah this is a bit similar Shoot You in the Back: Okay these guys know how to make one song. Honestly this album felt like the equivalent of buying the same dress in five different colours because you like it. I enjoyed it but it also got dull pretty quickly because I couldn't differentiate between the songs (except for Jailbait but only because that song made me go "um what the fuck"). If any of these songs played at a pub or bar whilst I was out I'd probably bop my head along and enjoy it but doubt I'll be listening to this album again anytime soon.
Nah
Perfect for a Sunday morning!
Sure they rock, but to what end?
This album is only on the list to listen to the title track, Ace of Spades. The rest of the album is fine, but it just feels like slightly grimier hair metal. The singer's voice is grating and it sounds like he'll lose it any second. Best Songs: Ace of Spades, Live to Win, Worst Songs: (We Are) The Roadcrew, Jailbait, The Chase Is Better Than the Catch
This is not too bad. It isn't an album I would put on often but I could imagine listening to it again
This is a fun album
Ugh
This is a lot more like punk rock than most metal. That's kind of an interesting change of pace, but it's not my style. This is a pretty rough record, the production is fine but very stripped-down, and nobody in the band is really a strong instrumentalist. Lemmy in particular, while having a very distinctive voice, is quite a poor singer.
I mean, they have one song, but it's a bit of fun, 12 songs in a row.
Most motorhead motorhead.
‘Ace of Spades’ is great, but then the album repeats itself with diminishing returns. Also, some of the lecherous lyrics are clearly dated with their creepy praise for sexual predation. Too bad they didn’t just keep to the cards.
It’s a classic band, a classic song, and the record was better than I expected it to be. I never bothered to dive deep into Motörhead - as the line in the song goes - it’s all the same to me. Three stars - nothing wowed me.
Ace of spades, rock duro marca de la casa. La canción titular es la mejor del lote y un clásico de la banda y del heavy. El resto no están a esa misma altura pero no bajan el nivel. Love me like a reptile es otra estampida a lomos de una sección rítimica perfectamente acoplada. Live to win impone ese ritmo acelerado que luego transitarán los grupos que pasaron al speed metal (también otras como (We Are) The Road Crew). Es una auténtica joya. 12 temas de estupendo rock duro, sin tregua alguna, que le pueden mirar a los ojos a cualquier otro disco del género. Otros discos de ese 1980 fueron (al margen de London Calling que uno no sabe si ponerlo en 1979 o en 1980) los de: JOY DIVISION - Closer, THE CRAMPS - Songs The Lord Taught Us, ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN - Crocodiles, BAUHAUS - In The Flat Field, RAMONES - End Of The Century, MINK DEVILLE - Le Chat Bleu, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - The River, ACDC - Back In Black, TEQUILA - Viva Tequila!, THE SOFT BOYS - Underwater moonlight, THE B-52'S - Wild Planet, Peter Gabriel- III, YOUNG MARBLE GIANTS - Colossal youth, Prince- Dirty Mind, Scary Monsters de David Bowie, Diana de Diana Ross, Uprising de Bob Marley & the Wailers, Double Fantasy de John Lennon y Yoko Ono, Crazy Rhythms de The Feelies, McCartney II de Paul McCartney, Common One de Van Morrison, Kaleidoscope de Siouxsie and the Banshees, Seventeen Seconds de The Cure, Zenyatta Mondatta de The Police, Duke de Genesis, Kurtis Blow de Kurtis Blow, Boy de U2, Empires and Dance de Simple Minds, Suicide de Suicide, The Jam- Sound affects,Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark de Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Searching for the Young Soul Rebels de Dexys Midnight Runners...
Powerful and fun, just like I remember it.
This is an essential album for the early days of metal. Motörhead nails the dirty, low-down, heavy vibe that is at the core of metal to a tee, and that is on full display throughout this record. It accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do. Some of it doesn’t age the best, but all in all it’s and excellent record. Notable Tracks: - Ace of Spades - one of the great hard rock songs ever written - Shoot You in the Back - Fast and Loose - bluesy vibe - Bite the Bullet 8/10
The younger me would enjoy it so much, but today, it's almost background music for busy days when I don't want to spend too much time thinking about what I'm listening to.
Brilliant. The power, the energy, the excitement.
Not horrible, but not what I would choose to listen to. The songs all started to sound the same after a while...
Never heard this before. Liked it a lot more than I thought I might. There are some catchy songs here. Not sure why this *and* No Sleep Til Hammersmith are on the list
Incredibly influential. Love this record. So much energy and killer riffs. Punk attitude with a metal sound and badass execution = Motörhead
Solid, ground breaking, unforgettable 4 stars
I have to agree with another review who called out Jailbait. I was thinking it was tongue-in-cheek, like Shoot You in the Back, but came across as too heartfelt, making it just creepy.
Ace of Spades over and over again until you get to the one where he says he's a paedo.
I love Motorhead but there's one track on here that should have never seen the light of day, and that's the best thing you can say about it. I wish I could go back to not knowing it existed.
Unpretentious, balls to the wall rock. Several demerits for the existence of “Jailbait,” but points for celebrating the road crew.
Excellent
Schrott.
Classic Heavy Rock AND ROLL. The Roll is the important part - Phil Taylor's drumming is aggressive, powerful and swinging. Vic Maile does a great job of production, too - everything is strong and clear.
J’ai l’impression que l’album au complet est juste une continuation de la toune Ace of Spades (même l’album porte son nom, prouvant ma théorie), genre tout est similaire avec la même voix gutturale de Lenny et le pain coincé qu’est le mixage des instruments. C’est quand même un 3.
Pure driven rock, no art to be found here, but every song is the same. It’s an enjoyable listen, though.
Not that great in general and Lemmy's "singing" is just god awful. Only song I kinda liked is (We are) The Road Crew but of course it then reminded me I picked a bad week to quit sniffing glue.
Really good rock album
2.5☆/5 08.29.2024
aldrei aftur
It is what it is, but it's awesome for what it is. Because sometimes, a cheeseburger, fries, and a Coke is the perfect meal: even if the guy making the burger can't cook to save his life.
Not my vibe
Another album I have never really put on to listen to. But excellent to hear a bit more of Motorhead.
I’ve always like some MH mixed in, and I really like about 4 tracks on this including “The Roadcrew” and “Fire Fire”. I like the short track/fast punk feel. All that said, a full album ride of Lemmie’s voice plays a little long for me. I prefer MH in smaller quick doses. 3.5/5
I first saw Motörhead perform in 1984 on the British comedy show The Young Ones. Even then I always considered them more hard rock/punk rockers rather than the mislabelled heavy metal. Revisiting this album continues to confirm that. Short, no frills rock n roll songs made for the sole purpose of having fun, drinkin’, smokin’ and screwin’.
This album is pretty one note, but by design. At least that one note effing rocks
Everything you want from some good ol’ hard rock. Great riffs, solid solos and a voice that sounds like it’s been through some shit and will kick your ass just because. Non stop head banging 🤘🔥
Lemmy: what if we just rock out and I growl some lyrics? Band: 4* idea! I’m sure most peeps think of MH as straight hard rock/metal, but this sounds a bit punk rock to me! Solid rock vibes. Let’s all just ignore that weird Jailbait song. Thx. 3.75/5
Straight up hard rock from the. early 80s most songs sound very similar.
I bet these guys are scary yet cool and respectable
fav song : the chase is better than the crash
Ace of Spades and 10 songs that are almost Ace of Spades but I wish were Ace of Spades. Not as good as their live album, still amazing.
Nothing like the thought of amorous lizards to get my blood pumping 😝🤘. 5
Cant help but love it!