41 Years On, Motörhead’s Overkill Is As Awesome As Ever
Let’s be honest, the word ‘classic’ has been overused to the point of redundancy. A couple of hit songs do not make a classic album. A true classic stands the test of time, not just for a few years but for decades, and it will be rediscovered by future generations who weren’t even born when it was released. More than likely it will be ahead of its time, pushing the boundaries of music and inspiring countless bands in its wake. Inevitably, it will be re-released ad infinitum. And you’ll buy a new copy every time, because you’ve worn the old one out. By any measure, Motörhead’s second album, Overkill, is such an album, a classic in every sense of the word. Recorded in just two weeks at Roundhouse Studios in London, and celebrating its 41st anniv...
