"The Morning After" Album Description:
In the world of German thrash metal, Tankard stands as a formidable force, and their third studio album, "The Morning After," remains a timeless classic. Released on September 9, 1988, this LP has etched its place in the thrash metal pantheon. In this expository article, we delve into the creation history of Tankard's "The Morning After," exploring the band's journey and the factors that contributed to the album's enduring legacy.
Formation and Early Years:
Tankard, formed in 1982 in Frankfurt, Germany, initially comprised vocalist Andreas "Gerre" Geremia, guitarist Axel Katzmann, bassist Andreas "Andy" Bulgaropulos, and drummer Oliver Werner. Influenced by the burgeoning thrash metal scene, the band quickly gained a reputation for their energetic performances and raw, aggressive sound.
Debut Albums and Evolution:
Tankard's early albums, "Zombie Attack" (1986) and "Chemical Invasion" (1987), showcased their thrash metal prowess, earning them recognition in the underground metal scene. However, it was with "The Morning After" that Tankard truly solidified their position as a force to be reckoned with.
Recording Process:
The recording of "The Morning After" took place at Music Lab Studio in Berlin, with Harris Johns serving as the producer. Harris Johns, known for his work with other thrash metal acts like Kreator and Sodom, brought his expertise to the table, helping Tankard achieve a sound that blended aggression with clarity.
Musical and Lyrical Themes:
The album is characterized by its fast-paced, relentless thrash riffs and Gerre's distinctive vocal delivery. Lyrically, Tankard explored themes ranging from the typical thrash metal subjects like war and social issues to more unconventional topics like alcohol consumption and partying – elements that would become synonymous with the band's identity.
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Album Production Information:
The album: "The Morning After" was produced by: Harris Johns and Tankard Harris Johns – Producer, sound engineerIf your record has that gritty Berlin-concrete punch, there's a decent chance Johns was behind the glass. Read more... Harris Johns is the Berlin-bred producer/engineer who's been putting steel-toed boots on tape since 1978. I first clock him in the late 70s punk grind, then the early 80s when his Music Lab rooms started spitting out Slime (1983) and Daily Terror (1984). Mid-80s through the early 90s he helped define Teutonic thrash for the Noise Records crowd: Grave Digger and Helloween (1984-85), then Sodom, Kreator, Tankard, Voivod and Exumer (1986-88). He kept the soldering iron hot into the 90s-2000s (Sodom again, 1997-2001), later taking on international metal like Enthroned (2004-07). After a decade at his countryside "Spiderhouse," he reopened Music Lab Berlin in 2007 and ran it until 2016 - still producing and teaching the craft.
Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Harris Johns and Tankard
This album was recorded at: MusicLab, Berlin, August / September 1988
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Record Label & Catalognr:
Noise International N 0123-1 / NUK 123 / FW 44271 |
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Packaging:
This album "The Morning After" includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and photos of Tankard
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Media Format:
12" Vinyl Stereo Full-Length Long-Play Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
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Year & Country:
1988 Made in Germany |
