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Anarkophobia is the fifth studio album from Brazilian band, Ratos de Porão – or simply known as RxDxPx. Although a hardcore punk band in their early days, since the last album RDP had been adding new influences, and Anarkophobia falls much more on the crossover thrash genre. It was released in 1991 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.
Overview
Musically, the album showed more of a slant towards thrash metal 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.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Contando os Mortos" (Counting the Dead) | 4:50 |
| 2. | "Morte ao Rei" (Death to the King) | 3:33 |
| 3. | "Sofrer" (Born to Suffer) | 3:12 |
| 4. | "Ascenção e Queda" (Rise and Fall) | 2:05 |
| 5. | "Mad Society" | 3:59 |
| 6. | "Ódio³" ((All I Need Is) Hatred) | 4:58 |
| 7. | "Anarkophobia" | 3:44 |
| 8. | "Igreja Universal" (Universal Church) | 3:43 |
| 9. | "Commando" (Ramones cover) | 1:45 |
| 10. | "Escravo da TV" (TV Slave) | 4:23 |
| Total length: | 36:11 | |
Credits
- João Gordo – lead vocals
- Jão – guitar
- Jabá – bass guitar
- Spaghetti – drums
- Recorded at Music Lab Studio, Berlin, Germany
- Produced by Harris Johns
- Engineered by Angelo Platte
- Cover art by Marcatti
References
- ^ Anarkophobia at AllMusic