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Motorhead should really be over. Late 70s hardcore pioneers, their sound has been entirely superseded by several generations of rockers. Yet somehow, over a quarter of a century since their inception, they still seem to matter. And Hammered matters, despite some desperately poor moments. The opening "Walk a Crooked Mile" is utterly wretched. Lyrically soft, musically bog-standard, with a miserable attempt at melody, and further burdened by a weakly flashy guitar solo, it's possibly Motorhead's worst ever. "Down the Line" isn't much better, nor is "Brave New World", despite opening with a drum attack recalling Phil Taylor. Indeed, the album doesn't really get going till track six, "Shut Your Mouth", when suddenly urgency enters Lemmy's vocal, continuing on into "Kill the World", featuring an appropriately cruel riff and a typically explosive chorus ("You got to move / Momma didn't raise no fools"). There's an excellent conclusion too. "Red Raw" possesses a bassline of "Ace of Spades" ferocity, while "Serial Killer" sees Lemmy recite a Poe/Clive Barker-influenced poem, with a little help from wrestling star Triple H. Hammered's main problems are inconsistent songwriting and guitarist Phil Campbell's failure to match the wailing wildness of Fast Eddie Clarke. He will have to try harder, or Motorhead won't matter for much longer. --Dominic Wills
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have been listening to Motorhead since 1977. I still anticipate each release in much the same way as I did waiting for "Overkill", "Bomber", "No Sleep" and "Ace of Spades".
The question that most listeners will ask, is this album up to scratch? The answer, an emphatic yes.
What the trio have delivered is a melodically assured hard rock album. The majority of the numbers clocking in at around 4 and a half minutes. We are presented with mostly mid paced pieces. On first listen what struck me was that no one number stood out. Rather this has the feel of a complete album. On subsequent spins the layers of guitars, bass, drums and keyboards become more apparent. Vocally it is very easy to follow. Though I must admit the first time I heard the track "No Remorse" it sounded more like "Hungry Horace" in the chorus.
Lemmy is on fine lyrical form here. Topics covered include War, Poverty, Homelessness, Religion, Death, the absurdity of life, and women as well. If this sounds dull it's not. Check out "Doctor Love" full of double entendres and puns to make you chuckle and wince, whilst furiously nodding your head.
In much the same way as the last three studio albums, "Overnight Sensation", "Snake Bite Love" and "We Are Motorhead", this is an album which rewards with repeated listening.
I've docked a star as the final two numbers, "Red Raw" a bit of a thrasher (Motorhead are best when they swing) and "Serial Killer" a short spoken word piece are fairly ordinary. This band does much better, check out the fabulous "Overnight Sensation" for proof.
This is a double CD Package. The first disc is the album, 11 tracks. The second disc contains three audio tracks "Shoot You In The Back" and "R.A.M.O.N.E.S" live at Wacken Open Air 2001. "The Game" written by Triple H of WWF fame. This disc contains a CD extra as well, a sixteen minute preview of the DVD "Boneshaker". A must buy for any fan. This can be played in a MAC or PC.
Packaging is a foldout cardboard digibox. There is an eight page lyric booklet. The album cover is as ever by Joe Petagno. Another reworking of the famous Motorhead emblem. More interestingly the inner liner of the CD has another version by Petagno. In this the Motorhead is a ghastly green apparition. This would make an excellent T-Shirt design.
Mind you what a terrible album title.
The question that most listeners will ask, is this album up to scratch? The answer, an emphatic yes.
What the trio have delivered is a melodically assured hard rock album. The majority of the numbers clocking in at around 4 and a half minutes. We are presented with mostly mid paced pieces. On first listen what struck me was that no one number stood out. Rather this has the feel of a complete album. On subsequent spins the layers of guitars, bass, drums and keyboards become more apparent. Vocally it is very easy to follow. Though I must admit the first time I heard the track "No Remorse" it sounded more like "Hungry Horace" in the chorus.
Lemmy is on fine lyrical form here. Topics covered include War, Poverty, Homelessness, Religion, Death, the absurdity of life, and women as well. If this sounds dull it's not. Check out "Doctor Love" full of double entendres and puns to make you chuckle and wince, whilst furiously nodding your head.
In much the same way as the last three studio albums, "Overnight Sensation", "Snake Bite Love" and "We Are Motorhead", this is an album which rewards with repeated listening.
I've docked a star as the final two numbers, "Red Raw" a bit of a thrasher (Motorhead are best when they swing) and "Serial Killer" a short spoken word piece are fairly ordinary. This band does much better, check out the fabulous "Overnight Sensation" for proof.
This is a double CD Package. The first disc is the album, 11 tracks. The second disc contains three audio tracks "Shoot You In The Back" and "R.A.M.O.N.E.S" live at Wacken Open Air 2001. "The Game" written by Triple H of WWF fame. This disc contains a CD extra as well, a sixteen minute preview of the DVD "Boneshaker". A must buy for any fan. This can be played in a MAC or PC.
Packaging is a foldout cardboard digibox. There is an eight page lyric booklet. The album cover is as ever by Joe Petagno. Another reworking of the famous Motorhead emblem. More interestingly the inner liner of the CD has another version by Petagno. In this the Motorhead is a ghastly green apparition. This would make an excellent T-Shirt design.
Mind you what a terrible album title.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Not Classic Motorhead but still a good album - maybe the production in parts could be a little better?
I certainly prefer it to Snake Bite Love - but 2004's Inferno in truth is more consistent!
The song's are not the most immediate but there's still a few nuggets here.
There is one song however that stands out; RED RAW.
This is perhaps the fastest & heaviest track that I have ever heard from this band. It's an absolute juggernaut, in the style of Locomotive, Snaggletooth, Claw & The Hammer. The bass has to be heard to be believed, it fires the song along, dominant in the mix, loud & distorted, it's like the bass line to Ace Of Spades, only 3 times faster!
Added to this are the all out speed metal drums of Mikkey Dee with unrelenting double bass pedals & ferocious riffs from Phil Campbell with a ripping lead break. And of course, Lemmy growls away in style with some of Motorhead's most blood-curdling lyrics ever!
A decent album with Motorhead's best ever 'Speed' track!
I certainly prefer it to Snake Bite Love - but 2004's Inferno in truth is more consistent!
The song's are not the most immediate but there's still a few nuggets here.
There is one song however that stands out; RED RAW.
This is perhaps the fastest & heaviest track that I have ever heard from this band. It's an absolute juggernaut, in the style of Locomotive, Snaggletooth, Claw & The Hammer. The bass has to be heard to be believed, it fires the song along, dominant in the mix, loud & distorted, it's like the bass line to Ace Of Spades, only 3 times faster!
Added to this are the all out speed metal drums of Mikkey Dee with unrelenting double bass pedals & ferocious riffs from Phil Campbell with a ripping lead break. And of course, Lemmy growls away in style with some of Motorhead's most blood-curdling lyrics ever!
A decent album with Motorhead's best ever 'Speed' track!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well what can I say about this band? There is, and will only ever be one Motorhead. This album still has the classic sound that we all know and love but adds a more diverse sound as well - dare I say it - KEYBOARDS! I don't think this album will win them anymore fans but, if you love this band like I do, you will love this album. Although, not as instant as the last album (We Are Motorhead), Hammered is a grower, so give it a chance. So, as I said, there is only one Motorhead - headbang away.
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good, but not consistent
I really liked this one when I first heard it, however, it has not really stood up so well to repeated listens. There are some really good tracks on it, but a few fillers as well. Read more
Published on 17 July 2008 by S. Gerhand
Even my granny agrees this one rocks!!!
Oh dear oh dear oh dear Dominic Wills, that's the worst amazon review I've ever read. Talk about missing the point. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2005 by "wrightmark292"
28 years and still going strong.
Phil Campbell has been a member of Motorhead for 20 years now, and they have continued to matter with him as guitarist since the so called "classic line up" split. Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2003 by "irondanimal"
Play it Loud!
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Published on 5 May 2002
BRUTAL
Hammered shocked me with its sheer brilliance! when i first played the album after buying it on its released date, it was the opening track , "Walk a crooked mile", that... Read more
Published on 10 April 2002 by Mark Davis
Motorhead Play it Loud, thats all you need to know
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