After many, many hours I’ve finally made it through Tankard’s huge discography. It is clear Tankard had found a formula that works extremely well, and has stuck with that ever since. There is little variation between albums and with the sheer number of songs, you are bound to have songs beginning to sound the same, especially if their trademark style is applied to all of their material. In my opinion, Tankard have now just about exhausted their style, I’m not sure how many more variations can be created that still sound fresh.

That being said, you have to applaud their consistent output, having not a single bad release, despite having 18 albums to their name (19 including their compilation re-record). Tankard’s commitment to releasing nothing but straight up fun, enjoyable, light-hearted thrash is downright impressive. People have a tendency to complain about little variation in a band’s discography, which I understand, but if you are that desperate for change, simply listen to different bands once in a while - there are plenty of them.

Overall, I love Tankard’s flavour of thrash, and their unfaltering energy. Though admittedly in their last couple albums I did feel myself listening mostly out of motivation to finish the entire discography. Still, I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. To others I would recommend listening to their first few albums at a minimum, which were the standouts for me. From there, listen to more, whenever you crave their style.

I leave you with my favourite track from their latest album.

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