Ace of Spades
Motörhead · 1980
45 min · 15 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · speed metal
Raucous riffs and thunderous drums propel anthemic tales of rebellion and life on the edge.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady energetic flow throughout
- raucous anthems for rebellion
- short bursts of excitement
- for driving fast
- party fuel for wild nights
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, mellow tempos
- seek lengthy, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- gambling metaphor· road crew camaraderie· life on the edge
- Career context
- Released on November 8, 1980, 'Ace of Spades' was Motörhead's fourth studio album and marked their commercial peak. Following the success of their previous album 'Overkill,' this record solidified their reputation in the heavy metal scene, showcasing a more polished production while retaining their raw energy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· AC/DC
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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British Steel by Judas Priest — Shares raucous riffs and anthemic themes of rebellion, with a polished yet raw metal sound.Highway to Hell by AC/DC — Captures the same high-energy rock and roll spirit, with tales of life on the edge and camaraderie.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ace of Spades 2:48
- 2 Love Me Like a Reptile 3:24
- 3 Shoot You in the Back 2:40
- 4 Live to Win 3:37
- 5 Fast and Loose 3:24
- 6 (We Are) The Road Crew 3:12
- 7 Fire, Fire 2:44
- 8 Jailbait 3:33
- 9 Dance 2:38
- 10 Bite the Bullet 1:38
- 11 The Chase Is Better Than the Catch 4:18
- 12 The Hammer 2:48
- 13 Dirty Love 2:57
- 14 Please Don't Touch 2:49
- 15 Emergency 3:00
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