Overkill was the album that showed their potential to be one of the loudest, nastiest bands of all time. The follow up, Bomber, was somewhat weak in comparison.
The hyperdrive insanity of Ace of Spades was preserved, with a melodic element brought in by guitarist Fast Eddie’s replacement, Thin Lizzy’s Brian Robertson.
Motorhead bounced back with what is still considered their definitive album, 1980’s Ace of Spades, whose title track is an unparalleled thrash masterpiece.
This 1982 LP belongs near the top of the list of the best punk albums of all time alongside those of Fear, the Misfits, DKs, Sex Pistols, X-Ray Spex, etc.
The live show gives clues as to why punk rock has yet to expire. Six bonus tracks added to the original live album, five of which were recorded in the studio.