you can clearly hear that there are new members but the classic Motörhead sound is still there, the songs are heavy and the album has a bit of a NWOBHM feel. The mix is a bit strange, too much reverb on the vocals and drums but otherwise a really good album.
This album is a mixed bag, and when this album came out in the 80s many people didn't like it, because if you were a fan of the band and expected a new 'Overkill', 'Ace Of Spades' or 'Bomber' you were probably pretty disappointed. But I think time has done this album justice and many (including me) think this is a classic even if it is odd for this time
Filled with fast songs about gambling, sex and the Wild West with the classic Motörhead sound turned up to 11, anyone who likes metal, punk or just plain rock'n'roll will appreciate this album. While it's not my favorite Motörhead album, I can't argue that it's their best and most influential to date.
When I first heard this album as a teenager, it gave me the confidence that many teenagers lack. My whole head exploded from the first song with Phil Taylor's double bass, of course Lemmy's uplifting and comical lyrics and the musicianship which has become much tighter.
The whole album is filled with raw energy from a hungry band and I would say that with this album, Motörhead showed the world that they existed. I know that this is many Motörhead fans favorite album and yes ... read more
The production is very gritty and raw, the feel and lyrics lean heavily towards the biker life and Lemmy's experience with life on tour. Right from the start you get the impression of Lemmy's bass played like a rhythm guitar, Fast Eddie Clarke's bluesy guitar licks and Philthy Animal Taylor's crazy and thrashy way of playing drums. Every song has something to contribute without standing out too much from the general theme.
This album is great