“Motörhead ‘79”
Motörhead
BMG
7 LP’s/ 1-45
Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars
The “Motörhead ’79” campaign celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the incredible Overkill and Bomber albums with fantastic new deluxe editions, both as hardbound book-packs in two CD and triple LP format; featuring previously unheard concerts from the ’79 tours, interviews and many unseen photos created with the full cooperation and involvement of the estates of Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister, “Fast” Eddie Clarke and Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor.
Over the past few years there have been a number of Motörhead releases honoring the career of “The Worlds Loudest Band”. The latest and possibly largest to date pays homage to the year 1979 when the band released not one but two studio albums “Overkill” and “Bomber”. To recognize this rare accomplishment BMG have compiled a box set like no other. The LP version of the release comes housed in a black biker jacket box which houses both 1979 studio albums, 2 never before heard live albums titled “Good and Loud” Live at Aylesbury Friars and “Sharpshooter” Live at Le Mans, a10 song LP of 1979 outtakes/B-sides and rarities titled “The Rest of ‘79”.
That’s not all though! You also get a reproduction 40 page magazine of corresponding photos of from the era, a reproduction “Bomber” tour program, an “Overkill” Sheet Music book, a 5 pin badge set and if that’s still not enough a “No Class” seven-inch complete with gatefold art. Each LP sounds great as they all have been pressed on 180-gram vinyl and with the reissued “Overkill” and “Bomber” albums being mastered at half speed directly from the original tape. There was just so much to look at and listen to as I merely scratched the surface on my first handful of listens. From studio tracks like “Overkill”, “Damage Case”, “Metropolis”, “Stone Dead Forever” and “Bomber” to live versions of “Motörhead”, “White Line Fever” and “Train Kept A-Rollin” it was impossible to appreciate everything without devoting several or more hours to this package.
I love when bands and labels put together packages that not only are appealing sonically but visually as well. No expense seemed to be spared with “Motörhead ‘79”. From the heavy grade vinyl and rich sound production to the beautifully recreated photos and artwork that adorn not only the album sleeves but the included books, pins and packaging everything you get in this release is top notch. With the holidays right around the corner this is the perfect gift for the music lover on your list. Be prepared though as this thing is heavy both literally and figuratively!
“Overkill” Track listing
1.) Overkill
2.) Stay Clean
3.) (I Won’t) Pay Your Price
4.) I’ll Be Your Sister
5.) Capricorn
6.) No Class
7.) Damage Case
8.) Tear Ya Down
9.) Metropolis
10.) Limb From Limb
“Bomber” Track Listing
1.) Dead Men Tell No Tales
2.) Lawman
3.) Sweet Revenge
4.) Sharpshooter
5.) Poison
6.) Stone Dead Forever
7.) All The Aces
8.) Step Down
9.) Talking Head
10.) Bomber
“Good ‘n’ Loud” Track Listing
1.) Overkill
2.) Stay Clean
3.) Keep Us On The Road
4.) No Class
5.) Leaving Here
6.) Iron Horse/Born to Lose
7.) Metropolis
8.) The Watcher
9.) Damage Case
10.) (I Won’t) Pay Your Price
11.) Capricorn
12.) Too Late, Too Late
13.) I’ll Be Your Sister
14.) I’m Your Witchdoctor
15.) Train Kept A-Rollin’
16.) White Line Fever
17.) Motörhead
“Sharpshooter” Track Listing
1.) Overkill
2.) Stay Clean
3.) No Class
4.) Metropolis
5.) All The Aces
6.) Dead Men Tell No Tales
7.) I’ll Be Your Sister
8.) Lawman
9.) Too Late, Too Late
10.) Poison
11.) (I Won’t) Pay Your Price
12.) Sharpshooter
13.) Capricorn
14.) Train Kept A-Rollin’
15.) Bomber
16.) Limb From Limb
17.) White Line Fever
18.) Motörhead
“B-Sides, Rarities & Outtakes” Track Listing
1.) Too Late, Too Late
2.) Like A Nightmare
3.) Over The Top
4.) Stone Dead Forever
5.) Sharpshooter
6.) Bomber
7.) Step Down
8.) Fun On The Farm
9.) Treat Me Nice
10.) You Ain’t Gonna Live Forever
“No Class” Track Listing
1.) No Class
2.) Like A Nightmare
