Top tracks — play these first
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Iron Fist — This title track exemplifies the album's aggressive sound with its driving beat and anthemic chorus, capturing the essence of Motörhead's raw power.
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Remember Me, I’m Gone — The song features poignant lyrics alongside a relentless tempo, highlighting Lemmy's unique songwriting style that balances heaviness with emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers relentless energy with strong riffs but lacks significant depth in songwriting.
What we noticed
- The first track, 'Iron Fist', opens with a fast-paced riff that sets a high-energy tone for the album.
- Most tracks maintain a consistent tempo, rarely deviating from mid to fast-paced rhythms, creating an aggressive atmosphere.
- Several songs feature repeated lyrical phrases and hooks that emphasize their rebellious themes, such as in 'Sex and Outrage'.
- The album closes with a track that revisits earlier motifs, reinforcing its thematic continuity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album followed the highly successful 'Ace of Spades', solidifying their recognition.
- Themes
- speed metal evolution· raw power anthems
- Career context
- Released on April 3, 1982, Iron Fist was Motörhead's fifth studio album, following the commercially successful Another Perfect Day. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their status as pioneers of speed metal while navigating lineup changes and evolving musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· AC/DC
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Iron Fist
The repeated rallying cry in the chorus establishes a sense of defiance and strength.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Iron Fist 2:53
- 2 Remember Me, I’m Gone 2:18
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
British Steel
Judas Priest
Shares the same raw energy and anthemic qualities, defining the heavy metal sound of the early '80s.
The Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden
Equally relentless with powerful riffs and themes of rebellion, capturing the spirit of heavy metal.
Breaker
Accept
Features aggressive guitar work and high-energy tracks that echo Motörhead's raw power and speed.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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