'Ace of Spades' is the fourth studio album by Motorhead, released 8 November 1980. It reached Gold status in the UK by March 1981. It was preceded by the release of the title track as a single on 27 October, which peaked in the UK Singles Chart at No. 15 in early November.
By 1979, Motorhead had released two successful albums, 'Overkill' and 'Bomber', and had gained a loyal fan following by constant touring and television appearances. Their ferocious, loud proto-thrash playing style appealed equally to punks and heavy metal fans
Tracklisting
Side A:
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
Side B:
7. Fire, Fire
8. Jailbait
9. Dance
10. Bite the Bullet
11. The Chase Is Better Than the Catch
12. The Hammer
