Snake Bite Love
Motörhead · 1998
44 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · speed metal
Fierce riffs and gritty vocals collide in a relentless exploration of love's darker edges.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady pacing for focused listening fierce riffs for intense moments exploration of love's darker themes
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'Snake Bite Love' is Motörhead's 16th studio album, following the band's commercial peak during the late '80s and early '90s. At this point, they had established themselves as heavy metal stalwarts, yet faced challenges in maintaining mainstream visibility amidst changing musical landscapes.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, speed metal
Snake Bite Love is an album by Motörhead, released in 1998. Fierce riffs and gritty vocals collide in a relentless exploration of love's darker edges. 'Snake Bite Love' showcased Motörhead's enduring appeal and solidified their reputation among metal fans, despite not achieving significant chart success. The album received mixed reviews but is noted for its raw energy and thematic consistency, resonating with both longtime listeners and newer fans alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Snake Bite Love sound like?
Fierce riffs and gritty vocals collide in a relentless exploration of love's darker edges. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Snake Bite Love by Motörhead notable?
'Snake Bite Love' showcased Motörhead's enduring appeal and solidified their reputation among metal fans, despite not achieving significant chart success. The album received mixed reviews but is noted for its raw energy and thematic consistency, resonating with both longtime listeners and newer fans alike. Released in 1998, 'Snake Bite Love' is Motörhead's 16th studio album, following the band's commercial peak during the late '80s and early '90s. At this point, they had established themselves as heavy metal stalwarts, yet faced challenges in maintaining mainstream visibility amidst changing musical landscapes.
Who is Snake Bite Love for?
Snake Bite Love works well if you're into steady pacing for focused listening, fierce riffs for intense moments and exploration of love's darker themes.
How many songs are on Snake Bite Love?
Snake Bite Love has 11 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love for Sale Standout 4:52
- 2 Dogs of War Standout 3:38
- 3 Snake Bite Love 3:30
- 4 Assassin Standout 4:48
- 5 Take the Blame 4:03
- 6 Dead and Gone 4:18
- 7 Night Side 3:37
- 8 Don't Lie to Me 3:59
- 9 Joy of Labour 4:52
- 10 Desperate for You 3:27
- 11 Better Off Dead 3:42
Release Date
January 1, 1998
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
44 min 52 sec
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