Under Cöver
Motörhead · 2017
41 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · speed metal
A thunderous tribute album that melds classic rock anthems with Motörhead's signature ferocity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady anthems for celebration
- thunderous energy for gatherings
- cathartic release through familiar covers
- nostalgic favorites reimagined with intensity
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, introspective sounds
- seek complex, lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Lemmy's legacy· punk rock rebellion· metal reinterpretations
- Career context
- Released on September 1, 2017, 'Under Cöver' came during Motörhead's posthumous period following the death of iconic frontman Lemmy Kilmister in December 2015. This album showcases a collection of covers that reflects the band's influences and legacy while emphasizing their enduring impact on rock music, even after their official disbandment.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· AC/DC
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Billion Dollar Babies by Alice Cooper — Shares a theatrical rock spirit and punk rebellion, merging catchy hooks with hard-hitting riffs.Highway to Hell by AC/DC — Captures the same raw energy and anthem-like quality, celebrating rock's rebellious edge.Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath — Explores heavy metal's darker themes with powerful vocals and anthemic songwriting, echoing Motörhead's legacy.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Breaking the Law 2:33
- 2 God Save the Queen 3:19
- 3 Heroes 4:37
- 4 Starstruck 4:06
- 5 Cat Scratch Fever 3:54
- 6 Jumpin' Jack Flash 3:19
- 7 Sympathy for the Devil 5:35
- 8 Hellraiser 4:33
- 9 Rockaway Beach 2:16
- 10 Shoot 'em Down 3:53
- 11 Whiplash 3:49
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