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Vinyl release of Motorhead – Ace Of Spades [lp] (Blue/white Vinyl, 50th Anniversary, Half-speed Master). Released through BMG and available on LP.
If Overkill and Bomber proved that Motörhead was a force to be reckoned with, Ace of Spades was the album that made them legends. Released in 1980, this record wasn’t just a game-changer for the band—it was a defining moment for rock and heavy metal as a whole. Loud, fast, and completely unrelenting, Ace of Spades took Motörhead’s signature mix of punk speed, bluesy grit, and metal attitude and pushed it to its absolute limit.
From the very first note of the title track, Ace of Spades, it’s clear that Motörhead had captured lightning in a bottle. That iconic, chugging bass intro from Lemmy kicks things off like a starter pistol at a drag race, and from there, it’s a full-throttle ride straight into rock immortality. The song’s gambling-themed lyrics, delivered with Lemmy’s signature snarl, perfectly match the reckless energy of the music—it’s about living fast, taking risks, and never looking back.
But Ace of Spades isn’t just a one-song wonder. Tracks like Love Me Like a Reptile and Shoot You in the Back are packed with venomous attitude and high-speed riffing, while Fast and Loose and Live to Win showcase Motörhead’s ability to blend bluesy swagger with pure, unfiltered aggression. Every song feels like a punch to the gut, but in the best way possible.
One of the standout elements of the album is the sheer tightness of the classic Lemmy/Philthy Animal Taylor/Fast Eddie Clarke lineup. Clarke’s guitar work is razor-sharp, delivering searing solos and relentless rhythm playing, while Taylor’s drumming is as wild as ever, giving the music its breakneck energy. And then there’s Lemmy—his bass, distorted to hell, sounds like a second guitar, giving Ace of Spades its unmistakable raw power. His vocals, a whiskey-soaked growl, are as commanding as ever, making every line sound like an outlaw anthem.
Tracks like We Are the Road Crew give fans an inside look at the band’s grueling, chaotic life on tour, while The Chase Is Better Than the Catch slows things down just enough to let the dirty blues influence shine through. Even the deep cuts—songs like Jailbait and Dance—are packed with energy and swagger, proving there’s not a single weak link in the tracklist.
The production, handled by Vic Maile, is cleaner than previous Motörhead records, but it doesn’t sacrifice an ounce of the band’s rawness. Instead, it amplifies their intensity, making Ace of Spades sound bigger, sharper, and even more dangerous.
More than just an album, Ace of Spades became a symbol—of rebellion, speed, and the unbreakable spirit of rock and roll. It’s the record that introduced countless fans to the sheer, unfiltered power of Motörhead and influenced generations of punk, thrash, and metal musicians. Even decades later, it hasn’t lost an ounce of its fury.
Some albums are great. Some are iconic. Ace of Spades is immortal.
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