Description

Double album on splatter vinyls in gatefold cover and Alien EP as bonus

The Morning After 1988
At first The Morning After could be taken as just a stereotypical Tankard release, but there’s actually something more to it. Though variety does not really belong to Tankard’s style, some songs on this album are actually distinguishable from the others even slightly. The general feel of these songs is particularly uplifting and refreshing and although the band occasionally touch also some more serious issues, mostly the music is best suited to create a cheerful atmosphere. Without a doubt the most memorable tracks are the cover song Try Again and the rattling Mon Cheri, a love song in 44 seconds that just got to be heard to believe it. Even though The Morning After is not radically different from Tankard’s other releases, some nice touches help it to become a little bit more distinctive from the rest.

Alien 1989
Probably one of the finest thrash metal EP’s. Alien is like a compact prototype of every other Tankard release out there. Every song on this mini album is about drinking or thrashing or both, and they are played at the constant breakneck speed so characteristic for Tankard. Some of these songs are from the first albums and demos, just that the vocals have changed, and Tankard have become better in playing their tunes. Everything has improved and the songs are wild and rich with excellent guitar work and insane drumming. 666 Packs is a all time thrash classic only available on this EP.

Track listing:
The Morning After 1988
1. Intro
2. Commandments
3. Shit-Faced
4. TV Hero
5. F.U.N.
6. Try Again-Geniale Spermbirds cover
7. The Morning After
8. Desperation
9. Feed The Lohocla
10. Help Yourself
11. Mon Cheri
12. Outro

Alien 1989
13. Alien
14. 666 Packs
15. Live To Dive
16. Remedy
17. (Empty) Tankard