Motörhead
Motörhead · 1977
50 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · speed metal
Raw energy and aggressive riffs collide with gritty vocals, setting the stage for heavy metal's evolution.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady energetic flow throughout
- raw energy for driving moments
- for rowdy gatherings
- aggressive riffs for headbanging
- short tracks for quick hits
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking tranquil, mellow sounds
- prefer long atmospheric pieces
Where this album fits
- Themes
- rock and roll rebellion· addiction struggles· party ethos
- Career context
- Motörhead marked the band's debut album in 1977, establishing them as pioneers of the heavy metal genre. At this point, they were transitioning from their earlier rock influences to a heavier, more aggressive sound that would define their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· AC/DC
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Sad Wings of Destiny by Judas Priest — Shares aggressive riffs and themes of rebellion, marking an evolution in heavy metal sound.High Voltage by AC/DC — Combines raw energy and a party ethos with gritty vocals and hard-hitting rock riffs.Paranoid by Black Sabbath — Pioneering heavy sound with dark themes, maintaining a raw intensity that resonates with Motörhead.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Motorhead 3:11
- 2 Vibrator 3:36
- 3 Lost Johnny 4:13
- 4 Iron Horse / Born to Lose 5:20
- 5 White Line Fever 2:37
- 6 Keep Us on the Road 5:55
- 7 The Watcher 4:26
- 8 The Train Kept-A-Rollin' 3:16
- 9 City Kids 3:23
- 10 Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers 3:25
- 11 On Parole 5:58
- 12 Instro 2:27
- 13 I'm Your Witch Doctor 3:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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