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THE REVIEW
Hello! Even though many of you criticized my last review, especially my comment on the drummer from Dream Theater, this time I am not giving up and I'm reviewing this much harder album than the previous one!
The Motorhead album "Ace Of Spades" was released in 1980, the same year that Iron Maiden's self-titled album came out (what a great year for Heavy Metal) and also my brother was born. As soon as I heard this album, I loved it: the riffs are very hard, and very NWOBHM. Lemmy both sings and plays the bass, it is incredible how he still manages to make music at such high levels (he's 60 years old!).
There are many influences from blues and hard rock but this is already heavy metal, and you can tell from the song structures (except for "Shoot You In The Back"). The title track, "Ace Of Spades", starts with a bass riff that is now very famous and the other instruments join in; behind the drums, even though the drummer is not very technical, he does his dirty work without problems. Unforgettable when Lemmy sings in the chorus of the song:
"The Ace Of Spades
The Ace Of Spades
You know I'm born to lose, and gambling's for fools,
But that's the way I like it baby,
I don't wanna live for ever,
And don't forget the joker!"
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The review praises Motörhead's 1980 album Ace of Spades as a heavy, riff-driven classic of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). The reviewer highlights Lemmy's impressive dual role as vocalist and bassist, the raw energy of the drumming, and the blend of blues and hard rock influences. Special mention is given to the iconic title track and its memorable bass riff and chorus. The album is recognized as a milestone for heavy metal fans.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Motörhead
Motörhead were an English rock band formed in 1975, fronted by Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister until his death in 2015. They blended rock'n'roll, punk and heavy metal and are noted for their live intensity and influential early albums.37 Reviews
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Like an authentic steamroller, the three churn out note after note in the rhythm of Hard Rock, Blues, and a hint of Punk.
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