What does Rock 'n' Roll sound like?

A raw blend of hard rock and heavy metal, blasting with high-octane energy and gritty lyrical themes. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal. Start with "Rock 'n' Roll".

Is Rock 'n' Roll a good place to start with Motörhead?

Yes, Rock 'n' Roll is recommended as a starting point for new Motörhead listeners. A raw blend of hard rock and heavy metal, blasting with high-octane energy and gritty lyrical themes. Released in 1987, Rock 'n' Roll was Motörhead's ninth studio album and marked a period of both commercial stability and creative exploration for the band. Following the success of their previous album, Orgasmatron, this record continued to solidify their presence in the heavy metal scene while also reflecting Lemmy's evolving songwriting style.

Who is Rock 'n' Roll for?

Rock 'n' Roll works well if you're into steady high-energy momentum, for driving fast and raw intensity for workouts.

How many songs are on Rock 'n' Roll?

Rock 'n' Roll has 12 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Rock 'n' Roll

Motörhead · 1987

46 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

A raw blend of hard rock and heavy metal, blasting with high-octane energy and gritty lyrical themes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Rock 'n' Roll Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's ethos with its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, celebrating the raw power of rock music.
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Eat the Rich — With its catchy hooks and sharp lyrics that critique societal excess, this track became emblematic of Motörhead's unapologetic attitude.
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Stone Deaf in the USA — This track showcases Motörhead's signature sound with its relentless pace and vivid storytelling about rock star life, resonating deeply with fans.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

52 /100

Foothills

Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid hard rock compositions with energetic performances but lacks some cohesion in its pacing.

What we noticed

The album opens with a title track that features a driving beat and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a high-energy tone.
Several tracks, such as 'Eat the Rich' and 'Stone Deaf in the USA', employ a consistent mid-tempo pace, while others like 'Traitor' ramp up the speed.
The final track, 'Just 'Cos You Got the Power', ends with an extended instrumental section that fades out, creating a sense of closure.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady high-energy momentum
for driving fast
raw intensity for workouts
sing-along anthems with friends

Maybe skip if you

prefer mellow, quiet sounds
seek intricate musical details

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — Solid entry in their catalog, but not the most recognized or accessible.
Themes: American excess· working-class rebellion· rock 'n' roll ethos
Career context: Released in 1987, Rock 'n' Roll was Motörhead's ninth studio album and marked a period of both commercial stability and creative exploration for the band. Following the success of their previous album, Orgasmatron, this record continued to solidify their presence in the heavy metal scene while also reflecting Lemmy's evolving songwriting style.
Stylistic neighbors: Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· AC/DC