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Alcohol Fueled Brewtality

Black Label Society · 2001

91 min · 18 tracks · hard rock

A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and gritty vocals, embodying the raw spirit of Southern metal.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Lowdown Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    13 Years of Grief — This track delivers an emotional exploration of loss intertwined with aggressive instrumentals, showcasing both lyrical depth and musical ferocity.
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    Stronger Than Death — The title track embodies resilience through its heavy instrumentation and powerful vocal delivery, making it a defining anthem of the album.
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    Born to Booze — With its catchy chorus and high-energy rhythm, this track highlights the band's signature blend of humor and hard-hitting metal.
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    Lost My Better Half — This song features a poignant narrative about heartbreak set against a backdrop of compelling riffs, adding emotional complexity to the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production but remains within familiar genre boundaries.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of heavy guitar riffs that dominate nearly every track, creating a relentless sound.
  • Vocals are gritty and aggressive, often layered with harmonies that emphasize the raw emotion of the lyrics.
  • Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, with some shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, more melodic interludes.
  • The last three tracks serve as a gradual descent in intensity, allowing for a moment of reflection before concluding.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • reflective late-night moods
  • steady, consistent energy levels

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album marked a significant commercial achievement and solidified their reputation.
Themes
Southern grit· barroom resilience· heartbreak narratives
Career context
Released in 2001, Alcohol Fueled Brewtality is Black Label Society's third studio album and showcases the band's solidified sound following their previous releases. This album arrived after a period of intense recognition from their earlier works, particularly after the success of 1999's Sonic Brew, which helped them carve out a niche in the heavy metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Pantera· Down· Crowbar
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Lowdown Start here 5:23
  • 2 13 Years of Grief 4:06
  • 3 Stronger Than Death 5:00
  • 4 All for You 3:55
  • 5 Superterrorizer 5:19
  • 6 Phoney Smiles - Fake Hellos 4:33
  • 7 Lost My Better Half 4:44
  • 8 Bored to Tears 4:07
  • 9 A.N.D.R.O.T.A.Z 4:26
  • 10 Born to Booze 4:42
  • 11 World of Trouble 5:59
  • 12 No More Tears 9:14
  • 13 The Begining... At Last 6:05

Disc 2

  • 1 Heart of Gold 3:14
  • 2 Snowblind 6:59
  • 3 Like a Bird 4:36
  • 4 Blood in the Wall 4:44
  • 5 The Beginning... At Last 4:31

What to play next

1919 Eternal
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1919 Eternal

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Continues the heavy riffs and intensity, while introducing a more refined sound.
Stronger than Death
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Stronger than Death

2000

Sets the stage with similar energy and themes of Southern metal.
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