• Black Vinyl
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Motörhead's Bastards arrived in 1993 as the band's thirteenth studio album, arriving during a period when Lemmy and company remained uncompromising in their adherence to raw, stripped-down heavy metal. Released on a smaller independent label after years with major imprints, the record captured the trio at a point where their sonic approach had calcified into something immovable—no concessions to trends, no attempts to court radio play. Within the band's extensive catalog, Bastards stands as a record that prioritizes unflinching brutality over the occasional melodic flourish that appeared elsewhere in their output.

The album opens with the propulsive charge of "On Your Feet Or On Your Knees," establishing the record's confrontational stance immediately. Tracks like "Burner" and the title cut "Death Or Glory" exemplify the relentless, mid-tempo churn that defined Motörhead's late-period work—Lemmy's voice gravelly and commanding, the riffs locked into a groove designed for maximum wear on an audience's nervous system. "I Am The Sword" and "Born To Raise Hell" maintain this unflinching momentum, while "Don't Let Daddy Kiss Me…" ventures into territory more reflective of the band's blues-influenced swagger. Throughout, the production emphasizes clarity over polish: every cymbal crash and amp buzz registers with intent, creating an album that feels live and coiled rather than meticulously constructed.

This European reissue restores Bastards to vinyl format, delivering the full album with a white paper inner sleeve and original artwork reproduction. For collectors seeking Motörhead's catalog on wax during a period when the band's catalog availability remains fragmented, this pressing represents a straightforward opportunity to own the record as intended—on vinyl, without digital compromise.

Tracklist:

A1. On Your Feet Or On Your Knees (2:23)
A2. Burner (2:52)
A3. Death Or Glory (4:50)
A4. I Am The Sword (4:28)
A5. Born To Raise Hell (4:57)
A6. Don't Let Daddy Kiss Me (4:05)
B1. Bad Woman (3:16)
B2. Liar (4:10)
B3. Lost In The Ozone (3:26)
B4. I'm Your Man (3:28)
B5. We Bring The Shake (3:46)
B6. Devils (5:59)