Motorhead The World is Yours
by Alex Barbieri
Staff Writer
Motörhead haters argue that Kilmister and company have been making the same album for 35 years. That may be true to an extent, but would you want to hear them play anything but kick ass rock ‘n roll? Like a reliable old truck, Motörhead is loud, heavy and delivers every time. Their sound remains the same, Kilmister said, because it works.
First off, great f-in title. The World Is Yours. In four words, it captures the attitude of Motörhead and their legions of fans. Motörhead is not just a band—it’s a lifestyle.
An advance listen of The World Is Yours reveals that Motörhead sounds as powerful and relevant as ever—maybe even more so. If sales are proof, Motörhead’s last album—Motorizer from 2008—was the band’s best-selling U.S. album ever, and even cracked the Billboard Top 100 chart.
The World Is Yours—produced by Cameron Webb—continues where Motorizer left off—sonically intense, in your face hard rock. Kilmister’s voice a call to arms, Campbell and Dee leading the charge. But World is a bit more “rock ‘n’ roll” compared to Motorizer’s metal assault.
This is a subtle but welcome shift. Part of what makes Motörhead unique is their blend of punk attitude, metal power and ‘50s Chuck Berry riffs. New tracks “Get Back In Line,” “Rock N Roll” and “Bye Bye Bitch” all get back to the Motörhead groove.
Cambell is one of rock’s most underrated guitarists—his tone and touch the perfect complement to Kilmister’s monster bass. Also underrated are Kilmister’s lyrics. Always honest, often irreverent, but never cheesy, he is one of rock’s last great poets.
Motörhead always defied easy categorization, and Kilmister famously prefers to simply call Motörhead music “rock ’n’ roll.” If you’re looking for a new, kick ass rock ‘n’ roll album, order up a shot of The World Is Yours.
The world is indeed yours, Lemmy. And so are we. Anyone up for a drink at The Rainbow?
Genre: Rock ‘n’ Roll
Band:
Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister
Phil Campbell
Mikkey Dee
Track Listing:
1. Born To Lose
2. I Know How To Die
3. Get Back In Line
4. Rock N Roll Music
5. Waiting For The Snake
6. Brotherhood Of Man
7. The Devils In My Head
8. Outlaw
9. I Know What You Need
10. Bye Bye Bitch
Label: Motörhead Music/EMI
Online:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqQKuXgRh0A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgUk1j0lrH0
Hardrock Haven rating: 8/10