In light of the recent passing of legendary Motorhead and Hawkwind frontman, Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister on 28th December, 2015, I feel that the time is right to satiate my itching need to write a review for this particular album, which is one of the most highly acclaimed heavy metal albums in history. Indeed, it is one of the best albums ever made. Whilst in terms of genre it is considered a metal album, in spirit it is very much a rock 'n' roll record. Which is fitting, given that Lemmy himself personally saw what he and his band Motorhead had made as being rock 'n' roll. And the title track, the famous "Ace of Spades", will invariably invoke mental connections with those familiar with Metallica's earliest work, particularly their 1983 debut album, Kill 'Em All. After all, Motorhead was a huge influence on Metallica's formative years, so it seems logical to assume that songs such as "Whiplash" are indicative of a strong and prominent Motorhead influence. But even on Ace of Spades, I hear songs that bear resemblance to songs by other bands - "Love Me Like a Reptile" sounds a bit like "Hell Bent for Leather" by Judas Priest. And "Fast and Loose" reminds me of Thin Lizzy. All in all, there are some great tracks on this record - my personal favorite is "The Chase is Better Than The Catch." RIP Lemmy, what a legacy you leave behind. A
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