The Essential Motörhead
Motörhead · 2007
145 min · 39 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · speed metal
A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and gritty vocals that define the essence of rock and roll rebellion.
Why this album works
- Best for
- relentless energy for driving dynamic collection for varied moods short bursts of intensity
- Context
- Released in 2007, 'The Essential Motörhead' serves as a comprehensive retrospective of Motörhead's influential career spanning over three decades. By this point, the band had solidified their status as pioneers of heavy metal and rock, following the release of their 2004 studio album 'Inferno', which was well-received by critics and fans alike.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, speed metal
The Essential Motörhead is an album by Motörhead, released in 2007. A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and gritty vocals that define the essence of rock and roll rebellion. 'The Essential Motörhead' compiles iconic tracks that have left an indelible mark on the heavy metal genre, showcasing songs that influenced countless bands. The album not only serves as a definitive collection for new listeners but also highlights Motörhead's critical acclaim, including their Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2005 for the song 'Whiplash'. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Essential Motörhead sound like?
A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and gritty vocals that define the essence of rock and roll rebellion. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes The Essential Motörhead by Motörhead notable?
'The Essential Motörhead' compiles iconic tracks that have left an indelible mark on the heavy metal genre, showcasing songs that influenced countless bands. The album not only serves as a definitive collection for new listeners but also highlights Motörhead's critical acclaim, including their Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2005 for the song 'Whiplash'. Released in 2007, 'The Essential Motörhead' serves as a comprehensive retrospective of Motörhead's influential career spanning over three decades. By this point, the band had solidified their status as pioneers of heavy metal and rock, following the release of their 2004 studio album 'Inferno', which was well-received by critics and fans alike.
Who is The Essential Motörhead for?
The Essential Motörhead works well if you're into relentless energy for driving, dynamic collection for varied moods and short bursts of intensity.
How many songs are on The Essential Motörhead?
The Essential Motörhead has 39 tracks, running approximately 145 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Motörhead 3:11
- 2 White Line Fever 2:45
- 3 Iron Horse/Born to Lose 5:21
- 4 Louie Louie 2:53
- 5 Overkill (long version) Standout 5:13
- 6 Too Late, Too Late 3:24
- 7 Damage Case 3:01
- 8 Tear Ya Down 2:41
- 9 Bomber 3:43
- 10 All the Aces 3:24
- 11 Stone Dead Forever 4:53
- 12 Ace of Spades Standout 2:48
- 13 (We Are) The Road Crew Standout 3:25
- 14 The Chase Is Better Than the Catch 4:17
- 15 Live to Win 3:36
- 16 The Hammer 3:13
- 17 Please Don’t Touch 2:50
- 18 Stay Clean 2:43
- 19 Metropolis 3:34
- 20 Capricorn 4:10
Disc 2
- 1 Speedfreak 3:27
- 2 Iron Fist 2:53
- 3 Don’t Need Religion 2:42
- 4 Another Perfect Day 5:29
- 5 Shine 3:10
- 6 Die You Bastard 4:24
- 7 Killed by Death 3:54
- 8 Deaf Forever 4:27
- 9 Orgasmatron 5:23
- 10 Doctor Rock 3:39
- 11 Ain’t My Crime 3:44
- 12 Rock ’n’ Roll 3:49
- 13 Eat the Rich 4:36
- 14 Dogs 3:50
- 15 R.A.M.O.N.E.S. 1:28
- 16 1916 3:47
- 17 March or Die 5:41
- 18 I Ain’t No Nice Guy 4:18
- 19 Name in Vain 3:06
Release Date
January 1, 2007
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
145 min 9 sec
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