Motörhead - Bronze Age box set
   
                         Overkill (1979)
                             Bomber (1979)
                             Ace of Spades (1980)
                             Iron Fist (1982)

Remastered and Reissued in 2002

The Good
Without a doubt the four albums included in this set have some of the best and most famous Motorhead songs.  After seeing the band in concert last spring, I decided that I didn't own enough of their albums, so I decided to pick this box set up.  Even after 20+ years, most of the songs hold up and the albums still sound fresh and powerful.

The Bad
There are a few weak songs on each release, but as a whole, this is a very nice collection.  I don't care for the replica packaging, but it was an inexpensive way to add some classic Motorhead to my collection.

The Packaging
The four cds included here come in vinyl replica packaging with paper sleeves around the disc.  They are all in one box that includes a fold out poster with old pictures and a brief history of their time with Bronze Records.  I don't care for this type of packaging because it seems easier for the cds to become scratched and the sleeves get beat up.  On the other hand, the covers are nice to look at in the old style.  I put the discs in slim jewel cases and left the replica sleeves protected in the box.

Bottom Line
If you are looking to add some classic Motorhead to your collection, this is a great way to do it.  This is an import set that I picked up for around $42.

 

 

October 24, 2002

Overkill
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
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

Ace of Spades
1. Ace of Spades
2. Love Me Like a Reptile
3. Shoot You in the Back
4. Live to Win
5. Fast and Loose
6. (We Are) The Road Crew
7. Fire, Fire
8. Jailbait
9. Dance
10. Bite the Bullet
11. The Chase Is Better Than the Catch
12. The Hammer

Iron Fist
1. Iron Fist
2. Heart of Stone
3. I'm the Doctor
4. Go to Hell
5. Loser
6. Sex and Outrage
7. America
8. Shut It Down
9. Speedfreak
10. (Don't Let 'Em) Grind You Down
11. (Don't Need) Religion
12. Bang to Rights