The Best of
Motörhead · 2000
147 min · 40 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · speed metal
A blistering collection of hard rock anthems that encapsulates Motörhead's relentless energy and raw power.
Why this album works
This album serves as a critical retrospective, showcasing Motörhead's impact on the heavy metal genre and included tracks like 'Ace of Spades,' which is often cited as one of the greatest rock songs ever. Additionally, it reached notable chart positions in various countries, highlighting the band's enduring popularity and influence.
- Best for
- high-energy party soundtrack live performance adrenaline rush dynamic collection of anthems
- Context
- Released in 2000, 'The Best of' came during a period when Motörhead was solidifying their legacy as one of the pioneers of heavy metal. This compilation followed their 1998 studio album 'Snake Bite Love' and offered both new listeners and long-time fans a comprehensive look at their influential career spanning over two decades.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Ace of Spades Standout 2:51
- 2 Overkill (long version) Standout 5:14
- 3 Bomber Standout 3:44
- 4 Please Don't Touch 2:52
- 5 Motorhead 3:13
- 6 No Class 2:42
- 7 Louie Louie 2:54
- 8 Damage Case 3:05
- 9 Too Late, Too Late 3:26
- 10 Dead Men Tell No Tales 3:08
- 11 Killed by Death 3:56
- 12 Metropolis 3:37
- 13 Emergency 3:02
- 14 Tear Ya Down 2:42
- 15 White Line Fever 2:46
- 16 Iron Horse / Born to Lose 5:22
- 17 City Kids 3:46
- 18 Motorhead 3:06
- 19 Fire Fire (live) 2:47
- 20 Bite the Bullet / The Chase Is Better Than the Catch (live) 6:56
Disc 2
- 1 Iron Fist 2:55
- 2 Heart of Stone 3:05
- 3 Bomber Standout 3:39
- 4 Shine 3:12
- 5 I Got Mine 5:26
- 6 Ain't My Crime 3:46
- 7 Doctor Rock 3:42
- 8 The Chase Is Better Than the Catch 4:20
- 9 Deaf Forever 4:29
- 10 Orgasmatron 5:26
- 11 Eat the Rich 4:38
- 12 Rock 'n' Roll 3:52
- 13 Dogs 3:52
- 14 The One to Sing the Blues 3:12
- 15 Sacrifice 3:19
- 16 Overnight Sensation 4:12
- 17 Snake Bite Love 3:35
- 18 God Save the Queen 3:22
- 19 Shoot You in the Back (live) 2:47
- 20 The Hammer (live) 3:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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