Motörhead – Ace of Spades

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Artist: Motörhead

Title: Ace of Spades

Year: 1980

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Tracklist

  • 1. Ace of Spades (2:46)
  • 2. Love Me Like a Reptile (3:20)
  • 3. Shoot You in the Back (2:38)
  • 4. Live to Win (3:36)
  • 5. Fast and Loose (3:21)
  • 6. (We Are) The Roadcrew (3:11)
  • 7. Fire Fire (2:43)
  • 8. Jailbait (3:30)
  • 9. Dance (2:35)
  • 10. Bite the Bullet (1:37)
  • 11. The Chase Is Better Than the Catch (4:15)
  • 12. The Hammer (2:46)
  • 1. Dirty Love (2:53)
  • 2. Ace of Spades - Alternate Version (3:03)
  • 3. Love Me Like a Reptile - Alternate Long Version (4:15)
  • 4. Love Me Like a Reptile - Alternate Version (3:29)
  • 5. Shoot You In the Back - Alternate Version (3:08)
  • 6. Fast and Loose - Alternate Version (3:05)
  • 7. (We Are) The Roadcrew - Alternate Version (3:22)
  • 8. Fire Fire - Alternate Version (2:39)
  • 9. Jailbait - Alternate Version (3:31)
  • 10. The Hammer - Alternate Version (3:10)
  • 11. Dirty Love - Alternate Version (1:02)
  • 12. Dirty Love - Alternate Long Version (3:50)
  • 13. Fast and Loose - BBC Radio 1 David Jensen Session (4:16)
  • 14. Live to Win - BBC Radio 1 David Jensen Session (3:32)
  • 15. Bite the Bullet / The Chase Is Better Than the Catch - BBC Radio 1 David Jensen Session (6:05)

Review

Let's kick things off with the heavy hitters, folks! 'Ace of Spades' by Motörhead isn't just another album in the rock and metal pantheon - it's a game-changer that came roaring out of the gates in October 1980. This fourth studio offering from Lemmy and the boys is like a fastball to the face, packed with raw power and an in-your-face attitude that'll knock your socks off. Produced by Vic Maile (nicknamed "The Turtle" by the band) at Jackson's Studios in England, this album captures the band's live energy and cranks it up to eleven. The title track 'Ace of Spades' is the crown jewel, a high-octane ride through gambling metaphors that's become as iconic as a walk-off home run.

But don't think for a second that 'Ace of Spades' is a one-hit wonder. This album is stacked with bangers from top to bottom. Tracks like 'The Chase Is Better Than the Catch' and '(We Are) the Road Crew' showcase Motörhead's ability to blend heavy metal, speed metal, and hard rock like a master mixologist. Lemmy's gravelly vocals might not win any beauty contests, but they're the perfect fit for the band's rebellious sound - it's like he's growling right in your ear at a packed arena show. The album was a smash hit, reaching number four on the UK Albums Chart and going gold faster than a sprinter in the 100-meter dash. It even marked Motörhead's US debut, spreading their high-octane sound across the pond. Game Plan: Crank this bad boy up to maximum volume, hop in your car, and hit the open road. Just watch out for those speed traps! - Peter

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