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Aftershock

Motörhead · 2013

46 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · speed metal

A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and gritty vocals that epitomizes Motörhead's raw energy and rebellious spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energy for driving
  • relentless riffs for motivation
  • gritty vocals for rebellion
  • short tracks for quick engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, meditative sounds
  • seek lengthy, immersive narratives

Where this album fits

Themes
aging rockers· gritty nightlife· mortality reflections
Career context
Released on October 18, 2013, 'Aftershock' was Motörhead's 21st studio album, coming just two years after 'The Wörld Is Yours.' This album was part of the band's late-career resurgence, showcasing their unwavering commitment to hard rock and metal as they navigated the challenges of aging in a demanding music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· AC/DC
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Catacombs of the Black Vatican by Black Label Society — Shares heavy riffs and themes of resilience in the face of life's challenges and mortality.
Rock or Bust by AC/DC — Similar relentless energy and gritty rock attitude, focusing on the raw spirit of rock 'n' roll.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Heartbreaker 3:05
  • 2 Coup de Grace 3:45
  • 3 Lost Woman Blues 4:09
  • 4 End of Time 3:17
  • 5 Do You Believe 2:59
  • 6 Death Machine 2:37
  • 7 Dust and Glass 2:51
  • 8 Going to Mexico 2:51
  • 9 Silence When You Speak to Me 4:30
  • 10 Crying Shame 4:28
  • 11 Queen of the Damned 2:40
  • 12 Knife 2:57
  • 13 Keep Your Powder Dry 3:54
  • 14 Paralyzed 2:50

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