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From Lemmy's gritty vocals and distorted bass to Philthy Phil's fast, bombastic drumming to Fast Eddie's razor riffs and blistering solos, Ace of Spades is an excersice in fast, raw, dirty rock 'n' roll music. This is Motorhead at the top of their game. Perhaps the best "heavy metal" album I have every heard. There is simply not a bad song on this album. A true classic. I learned of Motorhead from listening to Metallica and after purchasing a copy of this album is was clear why Metallica was so influenced by this band. The energy and blistering sound Motorhead displays on this album is so unique.
Nem maradhat ki egy rockrajongó zenetárából sem. A Motörhead ezzel a lemezével a metálzene egyik legjobb albumát készítette el. Kemény, hibátlan, eredeti.
It is basic rock n roll at it's most primal with band leader Lemmy leading the charge. and the rest of the album is also quite strong.
Moterhead were a little bit ahead of their time in many respects and never reached the commercial success that many of their imitators would later in the 80's and 90's. There are a few clunkers on this one though, I really don't care much for "Fire Fire", "Dance", "Jailbait" (talk about clichéd lyrics), but there are also some classics like "We Are The Road Crew", and "The Chase Is Better Than The Catch" along with the title track.
You've got to love Motorhead. The title track is probably the band's most recognizable tune (they have never really had a hit at least here in the U.S).
I find "Ace" to be a good, but not necessarily classic Motorhead album, but a lot of the band's fans would probably disagree. These guys have been around since the mid-70's, have forged their own style and pretty much stuck to it for 30 years.
Most fans consider "Ace Of Spades" to be the band's all time classic album, and indeed it is a good one, although not without it faults.
Wanting to continue in the tradition of the original concepts of Rock and Roll music-music that is loud, wild, energetic, tough, dirty and bugs the hell out of parents-Motorhead have made it their mission to be the rowdiest, dirtiest and loudest rock band in the world. Some disagree with me, but I really don't feel there are any filler songs on this album. As I sit here listening to the Ace of Spades album I can't help but say a few words even though another positive review of this classic album isn't at all necessary.You've undoubtedly heard of this album, own it or at least have heard the title track. It's their British Steel, Number of the Beast, Dark Side of the Moon, Agents of Fortune, etc, etc. The album cover pretty much sums up the sound of the band-Rough looking outlaw looking types who don't look like the kind of guys you wanna screw around with.Ace of Spades is a very good intro to the newcomer. These guys continue to put out great stuff(look no further than 2004's Inferno for that).One of the best qualities of Motorhead is that there is no B.S. They achieved their legendary status by simply being themselves and never having to compromise.
It is easier to think of them more as a very loud and energetic biker type rock band. Because of it's volume and energy, it's quite easy to see why they earn this label.
It's not the best album Motorhead has done, nor is it the only one someone should buy. In many ways they are quite different than the metal bands of that time, but they do share the same intensity of those bands, even surpassing many of them.
Ace of Spades is the most popular and famous Motorhead album. And they pull it off in.ahem.Spades.Motorhead hate being categorized as a heavy metal band.
It is a great starting point, but don't think it's the only great album they did. And like those albums, it's very strong and very solid.
with these guys.
Lemmy wrote so of his best straight up rock lyrics here, while not as politically charged as some of his later work the lyrics still are great. This is the kind of rock n' roll album that can truly wear the badge of rock n' roll. Much in the same way The Ramones are one of the best and have a amazing following yet are not hardly ever given their dues, Motorhead is in the same category.This is by far Motorheads best album.
These were originally released on a Ep with the band Girlschool. It is unapologetic, loud, fast, angry at times and not during others. 'Dirty Love' 'Please Don't Touch' and 'Emergency' are all great additions to the end of the album and always make for a great and interesting listen.It just doesn't get much better than this.
Motorhead-Ace Of Spades *****Before I start my official review I just want to say that Motorhead is without a doubt one of the all time greatest bands in the history of rock n' roll. His rumbling bass playing along side Philthy Phill's killer drum grooves and Fast Eddie Clark's amazing, and I do mean amazing guitar work is incredible.From the rumbling opening riff of the classic title track, 'Ace Of Spades' through the sloppy 'Fast And Loose' (though I think sloppy was the point), the honest 'Jailbait' and the cliche' yet okay when done by a band like Motorhead 'Bite The Bullet' Ace of Spades is a damn near perfect album.Some versions of the album come with three bonus tracks. So if your looking for a Motorhead album this is the one.
Ace Of Spades is an unrelenting, take to prisoners, punch you in the face and buy you a beer afterwards sort of rock n' roll album. His vocal performance is rough and satisfying as always.
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