Not much needs to be said about a new Motorhead release. When you put on Motorhead you know what you're getting. Loud guitar, gargle-with-razor-blades vocals, and tough as nails rock and roll. The only question is, does the new release live up to the legacy?
Well, difficult question since the early 80s albums are total classics that can't really be equaled. However, through all the years of multiple line ups and labels (35 years and counting!) the band has stayed fairly consistent. So even if the newer material isn't instantly classic, it's still pretty damn good. And that's all due to Lemmy.
For those who don't know (if not, why not?) Lemmy Kilmister is the leader and chief songwriter of Motorhead. He is iconic. He is a giant middle finger to the establishment and the status quo. He has bedded more women (somehow) and taken more speed than pretty much anybody (no, seriously, his blood is toxic!). Now I may not always agree with his lifestyle or philosophical world view but I love Lemmy. Few others can claim to be as rock and roll as he, and fewer still can back it up.
Which is why Motorhead rules, as they've proven time and time again. And this new release, The World Is Yours, is another testament to their legacy. There is a misconception out there that Motorhead is a heavy metal band, and they are undeniably heavy, but the boys are a straight up rock and roll band. From the stand out opener "Born To Lose" to the boogie based "Rock And Roll Music", the chug along glee of "Get Back In Line" and the heavy handed "Brotherhood Of Man" , the new record, while not necessarily one of the best, still has plenty of moments to please any Motorhead fan, those who have been following all along and new converts as well. It is loud, bold, obnoxious, and politically incorrect. And I wouldn't have it any other way.
3.5 out of 5 Daves.
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