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THE REVIEW
"Ace Of Spades" is probably the most famous and well-known album by that hellish machine called Motorhead. A group whose influence and importance within the entire rock scene is beyond dispute. These are characteristics earned in just over thirty years of career through a series of truly essential records and an infinity of live dates around the globe.
After releasing masterpieces like "Motorhead" (1977) and the lethal duo "Overkill" - "Bomber" (both from 1979), comes the album that presents Motorhead to us as a truly fundamental band. It is difficult to try to differentiate the various releases of "the motorhead," since Lemmy and company have coined a sound formula that has not changed much from the beginning to today. We are faced with an explosive mix of punk, heavy metal, and rock, which over the years has become a source of inspiration for a myriad of bands. However, the observation that can be made is that in this "Ace of Spades" there emerges a maturity, a determination, and a greater awareness of their own means compared to the past; an obvious consequence of the experience gained in previous years.
The lineup is the historic one (it would remain so until 1982, the year of the release of "Iron Fist""), that is: the indomitable Lemmy on vocals and bass, the legendary Eddie Clarke on guitar, and that beast Philthy Taylor on drums. As with every Motorhead album worth its salt, every track is a potential classic: from the famous title track to "Live to Win," passing through "(We are) The Road Crew," "Fast and Loose," "The Hammer" and all the others that follow. There's no point mentioning them all; when you buy a record by dear Lemmy, you know exactly what you're getting into—Motorhead is what they are, so take it or leave it! As someone once said, "...the dirtiest, meanest, toughest and leanest Motoralbum ever..."
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Ace of Spades stands as Motörhead's most famous and influential album, showcasing their signature fusion of punk, heavy metal, and rock. The album demonstrates a maturity and energy refined over years of experience. Featuring the classic lineup of Lemmy, Eddie Clarke, and Philthy Taylor, each track is a potential classic. The enduring impact of this record cements Motörhead as a fundamental force in rock history.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
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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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By cliffburton86
Motorhead are dirty beasts, they stink, they are barbaric and crude.
We are Motörhead and we’re gonna kick your ass!
By Mammuth
As soon as I heard this album, I loved it: the riffs are very hard, and very NWOBHM.
The title track, 'Ace Of Spades', starts with a bass riff that is now very famous and the other instruments join in.
By JonnyORiley87
Like an authentic steamroller, the three churn out note after note in the rhythm of Hard Rock, Blues, and a hint of Punk.
This masterpiece of an album represents the absolute creative peak of this group which would never be nearly matched by any subsequent work.
