Chemical Invasion
1987 studio album by Tankard
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Chemical Invasion is the second studio album by German thrash metal band Tankard, released in October 1987.[2]
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| Released | October 1987 | |||
| Recorded | June–August 1987 | |||
| Studio | Musiclab Studio, Berlin | |||
| Genre | Thrash metal | |||
| Length | 39:21 | |||
| Label | Noise Records | |||
| Producer | Harris Johns | |||
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Reception
Reviews have been "generally positive" after its release. A review from Rock Hard gave it a high review, praising it as an improvement over their debut album; Stating how it's far better in terms of songwriting and playing technique. "Chemical Invasion is certainly anything but boring," they claimed while also praising the riffs, powerful rhythm work, and Gerre's merciless bawling as giving the nine songs character.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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| 1. | "Intro" | 0:17 | ||
| 2. | "Total Addiction" | Geremia, Kipness | Katzmann | 3:26 |
| 3. | "Tantrum" | Geremia, Kipness | Thorwarth | 3:15 |
| 4. | "Don't Panic" | Geremia, Kipness | Katzmann | 4:25 |
| 5. | "Puke" | Geremia, Kipness | Katzmann | 0:58 |
| 6. | "For a Thousand Beers" (instrumental) | Bulgaropulos | 7:23 | |
| 7. | "Chemical Invasion" | Geremia, Kipness | Katzmann | 5:27 |
| 8. | "Farewell to a Slut" | Werner | Werner | 4:10 |
| 9. | "Traitor" | Geremia, Kipness | Katzmann | 7:56 |
| 10. | "Alcohol" (Gang Green cover) | Chris Doherty, Chuck Stilphen | Gang Green | 2:04 |
| 11. | "Outro" | 0:07 |
Personnel
- Andreas "Gerre" Geremia – vocals
- Andy Boulgaropoulos – guitar
- Axel Katzmann – guitar
- Frank Thorwarth – bass, backing vocals
- Oliver "O.W." Werner – drums
