Anarkophobia
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Anarkophobia is the fifth studio album from Brazil
ian crossover thrash
band, Ratos de Porão
– or simply known as RxDxPx. It was released in 1990 on Roadrunner Records
and follows their breakthrough record, Brasil from 1989. Like its predecessor, it was recorded in Berlin
, Germany
and was produced by Harris Johns
.
than hardcore punk
as their popularity grew, although they did include a cover version
of "Commando" by The Ramones to tip a nod to their punk rock
roots.
The lyrics are socio-political – more akin to hardcore punk
– and was released with two versions, one in Portuguese and another in English with an emerging American and an 'out of Brazil better understanding' interest in mind.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian crossover thrash
Crossover thrash
__FORCETOC__Crossover thrash, often abbreviated to crossover, is a form of thrash metal that contains more hardcore punk elements than standard thrash. The genre lies on a continuum between heavy metal and punk rock...
band, Ratos de Porão
Ratos de Porão
Ratos de Porão is a Brazilian hardcore punk band from São Paulo. They were formed in 1980, toured South America, North America, and Europe and still continue to play today...
– or simply known as RxDxPx. It was released in 1990 on Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records is an American record label that concentrates primarily on heavy metal bands. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.-History:...
and follows their breakthrough record, Brasil from 1989. Like its predecessor, it was recorded in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and was produced by Harris Johns
Harris Johns
Harris Johns is a European music producer, who used to be more active in the 80's in the heavy metal and punk scene, working for a lot of named bands, such as Helloween, Coroner, Tankard, Sodom, Voivod, Kreator, Ratos de Porão, Slime, Daily Terror and many others. Most of his productions were...
.
Overview
Musically, the album showed more of a slant towards thrash metalThrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
than hardcore punk
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
as their popularity grew, although they did include a cover version
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
of "Commando" by The Ramones to tip a nod to their punk rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
roots.
The lyrics are socio-political – more akin to hardcore punk
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
– and was released with two versions, one in Portuguese and another in English with an emerging American and an 'out of Brazil better understanding' interest in mind.
Track listing
- All music written by Ratos de PorãoRatos de PorãoRatos de Porão is a Brazilian hardcore punk band from São Paulo. They were formed in 1980, toured South America, North America, and Europe and still continue to play today...
, unless stated otherwise - All lyrics written by João Gordo , unless stated otherwise
- "Counting the Dead"/"Contando os Mortos" – 4:43
- "Death of the King"/"Morte ao Rei" – 3:28
- "Born to Suffer"/"Sofrer" – 3:08
- "Rise and Fall"/"Ascensão e Queda" – 2:03
- "Mad Society" – 3:52
- "(All I Need Is) Hatred"/"Ódio³" – 4:49
- "Anarkophobia" – 3:39
- "Universal Church"/"Igreja Universal" – 3:36
- "Commando" (The Ramones) – 1:41
- "T.V. Slave"/"Escravo da T.V." – 4:16
Credits
- João Gordo – lead vocalsLead vocalistThe lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
- Jão – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Jabá – bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Spaghetti – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Recorded at Music Lab Studio, BerlinBerlinBerlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
, GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... - Produced by Harris Johns
- Engineered by Angelo Platte
- Cover art by Marcatti