Better Motörhead than Dead: Live at Hammersmith
Motörhead · 2007
102 min · 23 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · speed metal
Raw energy and relentless riffs propel this thunderous live album, capturing Motörhead's iconic performance spirit.
Why this album works
'Better Motörhead than Dead' is significant for its representation of Motörhead's powerful live presence and features tracks that are staples of their repertoire. The album has been praised for its raw sound, and it debuted at number 47 on the UK Albums Chart, reaffirming the band's lasting popularity in the heavy metal scene.
- Best for
- raw energy for live settings wave-like pacing for engagement dynamic performance capturing spirit
- Context
- Released in 2007, 'Better Motörhead than Dead: Live at Hammersmith' came during a period when Motörhead had solidified their legacy as heavy metal pioneers. This live album showcases the band's enduring appeal following their successful studio efforts in the early 2000s, particularly after the acclaimed 'Inferno' in 2004.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dr. Rock 3:50
- 2 Stay Clean 2:46
- 3 Shoot You in the Back 2:55
- 4 Love Me Like a Reptile 3:58
- 5 Killers 4:31
- 6 Metropolis 3:49
- 7 Love for Sale 5:00
- 8 Over the Top 2:44
- 9 No Class 4:01
- 10 I Got Mine 5:12
- 11 In the Name of Tragedy 4:00
- 12 Dancing on Your Grave 4:01
Disc 2
- 1 R.A.M.O.N.E.S. 1:56
- 2 Sacrifice 6:29
- 3 Just 'Cos You Got the Power 6:32
- 4 (We Are) The Road Crew 3:14
- 5 Going to Brazil 2:18
- 6 Killed by Death Standout 5:49
- 7 Iron Fist 6:10
- 8 Whorehouse Blues 4:51
- 9 Bomber 3:33
- 10 Ace of Spades Standout 5:23
- 11 Overkill Standout 9:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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