A Girl Called Cerveza
Tankard · 2012
55 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal
A raucous celebration of thrash metal fueled by humor and heavy riffs, embodying a carefree party spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rapid Fire (A Tyrant's Elegy) Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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A Girl Called Cerveza — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its catchy chorus and humorous take on beer culture, making it an anthem for fans of both metal and merriment.
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Witchhunt 2.0 — This track features rapid-fire riffs and engaging lyrical commentary that serves as a modern update to themes of persecution and societal critique prevalent in thrash metal.
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The Metal Ladyboy — With a provocative title and playful lyrics, this song exemplifies Tankard's unique ability to mix humor with heavy music while addressing themes of identity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines humor and heavy riffs but doesn't fully innovate within the thrash genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining aggressive tempos throughout most of its runtime.
- Several tracks feature humorous lyrics that playfully critique various aspects of metal culture, contrasting with the heavy instrumentation.
- The last two tracks slow down slightly, allowing for a brief moment of reflection before the album concludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady headbanging rhythm throughout
- infectious energy for gatherings
- humorous spirit with aggression
- celebratory anthems for parties
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quiet, introspective moments
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry in their catalog, showcasing their signature style without broader recognition.
- Career context
- Released in 2012, A Girl Called Cerveza is Tankard's 12th studio album, marking their continued evolution in the thrash metal scene after their 2008 release, Thirst. This album showcases their trademark blend of humor and aggressive sound while solidifying their status as veterans within the genre as they celebrated over three decades of music-making.
Tracklist
- 1 Rapid Fire (A Tyrant's Elegy) Start here 5:12
- 2 A Girl Called Cerveza 4:14
- 3 Witchhunt 2.0 5:42
- 4 Masters of Farces 4:08
- 5 The Metal Ladyboy 5:00
- 6 Not One Day Dead (But One Day Mad) 4:01
- 7 Son of a Fridge 5:53
- 8 Fandom at Random 5:28
- 9 Metal Magnolia 5:07
- 10 Running on Fumes 5:30
- 11 The Prisoner 5:15
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