MotA¶rhead - Bomber

Bomber

Motorhead-Bomber *****

Bomber just might be Motorhead's best album, or at the very least the second. Ace of Spades might have just a slight edge because it took where Bomber left off and perfected it. Similarly, Bomber was released around the same time and consisting of the same line up as Ace Of Spades. Lemmy, Philthy Animal Taylor, and Fast Eddie Clarke all dominate here.

Originally released in 1979 this was Motorhead's strongest effort up to date. 'Dead Men Tell No Tales' opens the album with a force. 'Lawman' which may be the strongest track keeps things going with a killer riff from Clarke and great vocals from Lemmy. 'Sweet Revenge' is full of slide guitar and unlike anything else in the groups canon. Groove heavy and full of power. As with all the previous tracks, the rest of the album relies on a western theme, one that Lemmy would perfect on Ace Of Spades and continue and obsession with for the rest of time. Just check out his uniform of choice next chance you get. 'Bomber' the albums title track is the only one not to follow the format, and it happens to be on of the albums best songs, but really one of the groups all time best. Taylor really shines on the title cut.

While not as instantly memorable as Ace, tracks like the opener, 'Sharpshooter' 'All The Aces' and the title track will live forever as early Motorhead classics. Call Motorhead what you want, personally rock n' roll usually does the trick. Bomber is a Motorhead and rock n' roll classic and one that could find a home in any rock collection. Classic, and essential! September 12, 2008

This is essential Motorhead.

1979s Bomber is a large step in the honing of Motorheads development as a pioneer of heavy music. Two of their big hits are on this disc "Dead Men Tell No Tales" and the Metal classic "Stone Dead Forever". The songs I haven't heard before getting Bomber are very good on their own. Lawman" and "Poison" can stand with the big Moterhead hits. Really all the tunes are solid and it has a lot of bonus material. August 28, 2008

Bomber is no bomb

There's no such thing as a bad Motorhead album. The original line up with fast Eddie and Philthy is impossible to beat in the heavy metal realm. Bomber is my least favorite of the Eddie/Phil classic era, but it's still a freakin' fantastic record. I like Ace of Spades, Over Kill, and Iron Fist better, but this is also a must have for Motor heads.

Standout tracks: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Stone Dead Forever August 17, 2007

Bridge between 'Overkill' and 'Ace of Spades'

Motorhead was probably the nastiest, loudest and bombastic band to ever emerge from the British punk scene, although they are not a punk band per se. What attracted metal fans and punks alike was a stripped down fast loud approach to balls-to-the-wall rock and roll - punky spirit with metal's chops.
'Bomber', the third assault by this three man panzer division, is a must have for those who still prefer the old classic lineup days with Fast Eddie Clarke and Philthy Animal Taylor alongside Lemmy Kilmister, now the only original member left.
Clarke especially gave Motorhead its signature sound with huge fat guitars and bluesy leads that added some class to the mix. Not that this meant Motorhead were anything but fast, loud and crude. It is incredible to remember that 1979 saw 'Overkill' and 'Bomber' in the stores alongside disco, the BeeGees, and other horrible acts too numerous to mention.
"Stone Dead Forever" and the title track are just two gems on this punishing CD. Fans will delight to the retakes and live cuts on the bonus CD, which sound better than the bonus tracks on 'Ironfist'. It's migraine inspiring, rude and perfect for ruining anybody's day who isn't a Motorheadbanger. October 15, 2006

rock solid

you know what your gonna get when you purchase a Motorhead cd...no frills, balls out, sweaty dirty rock and roll; and Bomber stands up as a highlight in their expansive catalogue. the songs are tight and the playing is solid and strong. the main album alone is a great buy but this additional cd adds some nice touches for fans....a few live songs and some alternate versions. June 11, 2006

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