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Another Perfect Day

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"Another Perfect Day", in my very humble opinion, is one metal's great lost treasures. After the departure of "Fast Eddie" Clarke, Lemmy and Phil called upon ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson who, for this album, gave Motorhead a new melodic direction without compromising any of their crushing power. Robertson offers axework on tunes like "Back at the Funny Farm", "Shine", "Dancing on Your Grave", "I Got Mine" and "One Track Mind" that's nothing short of searing. Of course, Lemmy and Phil put in some of their best performances, contrasting with Robertson's more melodic style with rock-solid, take-no-prisoners bass and drums. Not to mention Lemmy's trademark growl. The live version of "Hoochie Coochie Man" alone is worth the price of the CD. Plus, there are excellent liner notes on Robertson's short stay with Motorhead. Alas, (or thankfully, depending on your point of view) this was to be Robertson's only album with the band. Fans didn't quite take to him, and Robertson didn't go out of his way to endear himself to them or the band. Too bad.

It was another perfect day, though there had been many changes happening the day-before. After the departure of guitarist Fast Eddie Clark, Lemmy recruited Brian 'Robbo' Robertson who made his name with Thin Lizzy at the end of the '70s.

If you are familiar with some M'head albums, it will surely astonish you at first, like it did that to me. It takes a while to appreciate it, cause it's more abstract, more elaborated than anything M'head created before and since then. Not as if it wasn't direct like all works in the manner of the trademark M'head style of Rock'n'Roll, no, the songs are 3 and 4 minutes long blasts to the ears as usually.

But the speciality of this album is the way how the artistic, virtuoso, sometimes bizarr playing style of the Scotch guitarist is laid upon the raw'n'rough bass of Lemmy and the simple'n'wild drumming of Philthy Animal Taylor. Robbo is a really unique guitarist, he created some solos, some passages that leave the listeners with jaws on the floor and with their ringings in the ears. This is an extravagant album in its kind although it's not so hit-like as the CDs of the previous era. And the cover features one of the best-ever Petagno paintings, 'the Motörhead melting in lava' or something like that..

The beginning is in the pattern of the previous two records - a poundering bass strikes in, but as the guitar sounds, one can immediately hear it's something different. I would point up the fast rhythm'n'blues of 'Shine' (the most lasting live favourite off this album); 'Dancing On Your Grave' with its magnificient arpeggios and solos; the hard-drivin' title track yet full of subtle and sensual guitar playing. 'Marching off to War' is the first serious piece on war themes, about which Lemmy later created such masterpieces like 'Deaf Forever', '1916', 'Death or Glory' or 'Voices from the War'.
The final track, 'Die You Bastard' is one of my favourites with its cruel riffs, yet prefaced with an unusual intro.
And finally the odd-one-out: the 6-minutes long 'One Track Mind' is one of the longest songs of M'head - a heavy, thundering blues. Here Robbo offers us two incredible solos which - especially the one minute long blistering at the end - are among the greatest guitar solos on Earth.

Finally this line-up and this record proved to be a temporary adventure. Robbo had to go, which was explained by that he had behaved like a guest musician, not willing even to play some older hits. Imo it's a pity that he left cause he was the best guitar player in M'head ever.
It was another perfect day, but though the day-after saw Lemmy quickly putting up a completely new band, despite its promising start legal and label problems left them waiting with arms at attention for two years.

Even if Another Perfect Day was generally overlooked by the contemporary rocker public, eternally it shines like a diamond in the Motörhead catalogue.

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Another Perfect Day! A better title couldn't have been found for this wonderful Motorhead jewel. I immediately picked this up on vinyl way back in 1983, after hearing the amazing "I Got Mine". Brian Robertson of Thin Lizzy is in to replace Fast Eddie Clarke, and he fills in admirably, if only for this one album (I'm not even sure if he made it through the tour). Photo shoots for this release were hilarious! Lemmy and Philthy Animal Taylor, all drunk and unshaven, looking like criminals on the lamb, alongside Robertson, clean cut, thin, and wearing a RED HEADBAND!!!!!! But, the unlikely combo made what I consider to be Motorhead's finest album. The world's loudest band- trust me, I've seen them twice- take advantage of Robertson's virtuosity to put together an album that is not only as heavy as a ton of bricks, but melodic and adventurous. All the songs are just terrific, the best being the afformentioned "I Got Mine", along with "Shine", "Dancing on Your Grave", "Marching off to War", "One Track Mind" and "Rock It".

This album was widely overlooked at the time of it's release and has remained one of those albums that a lot of long time Motorhead fans won't warm up to, because of Robertson's presence. I don't see why...this is classic Lemmy bass pounding, with some good vocal work from the man. Robertson provides some nice, intricate guitar work on some songs, while showing he can keep up with Lemmy and Philthy Animal.

Good stuff! Buy it!

Easily the best guitarist this band has ever seen and will ever see. He is the only one who brought true depth and quality to the sound of this band by adding bass lines behind tone-deaf Lemmy's over-cranked bass.

Solos that are some of the best, most melodic solos recorded in their history. Robertson not only put down some serious deep riffs, he also challenged filthy Phil and Lemmy to perform at their best.

This album, along with Robertson's work, never received the recognition it was due. If you take the time to listen to the back-bass lines and solo work, you will appreciate what is Robertson's career pinnacle. Compare it to the live Hoochie Coochie Man hollow sound and you can see why Robertson became frustrated with the semi-retarded antics of Lemmy and his overall indifference to musical depth and quality.

This album burns and demands respect due to a serious axeman who I would love to see future work from. As far as overall Motorhead, not much else compares to this album.

People trash MOTORHEAD-"Another Perfect Day"(1983) all the time. It really makes me sick because "Another Perfect Day" is possibly(tied with "Overkill")the BEST MOTORHEAD album ever!!! The addition of (ex-Thin Lizzy) guitarist Brian Robertson and the departure of 'Fast' Eddie, made for a new and brilliant sound. True MH fans understand APD, and if you've never heard it you must. Its goal is not to blow your brains out like "Ace of Spades", but to take you on a new(but shortlived) trip. Undoubtedly the best Motorhead album to get stoned to. Every song is another perfect day....10 outta 10 all the way!!! Take the chance if you've never heard this album, it's excellent!!!

This is Motorhead's greatest musical achievement.And I'm not using it lightly.However, not taking anything away from all the others.Mainly speaking of pre-Orgasmatron.Although, the title track itself will stand among their best.
This album has been the one that I have listen to constantly over the years,literally a decade 1/2 without tiring.
This is quintessential cool. What you cant explain but you can taste it and feel it.
'83 wasnt Motorheads best year but they sure left something
coming off the success of 'ace of Spade' & 'Iron Fist.'
I'll leave you with one of the lines from 'Marching off to War' I quote 'You know you're going to hell, but you wear it well, dont try to understand if you werent there, you felt different then... Marching off to War.
Motorhead Forever, all others are just pretenders and they know it.

Another Perfect Day easily stands up to earlier Motorhead classics like Bomber and Overkill. It's not quite as good as Ace Of Spades but, I'd personally rate it higher than Iron Fist.

Without a doubt, the BEST Motorhead album ever! I have every Motorhead album but this one is the perfect blend of raw power and style. Many Motorhead fans usually opt for "Ace of Spades" or "Bomber", which are really great albums but this one is a bit more melodic and just has much better production. Every song here is well done and it's quickly becoming a Motorhead classic. If you are new to Motorhead, you'll probably want to get a "Best of" but this would be a good start as well. Get it! You'll keep it in your collection for sure.

This is a really strong but, sadly, lost album in Motorhead's vast catalog. The combination of Lemmy's rough, grinding bass and Brian Robertson's melodic guitar work creates an awesome dynamic. With all due respect to "Fast" Eddie, he really can't compete with Brian. The licks Brian lays out in "Dancing on your grave" and "I got mine" will stick in your head like glue. "Another perfect day" is another super tune...with spot-on lyrics by Lemmy about the hell of the alcoholic. I originally got this album on vinyl in the mid-80s as a junior metal-head and to this day I still spin it.

I'm listening to "marching off to war" 4th song on the album now after about 20 yrs. This album is off the fu**ing richter!!! blowing all posers away!!!! in your face mother f****s!!!! This is it!!! Get it! Get it Now!!! "It's just a holiday, back at the fuuny farm!"