Crucificados pelo Sistema

Ratos de Porão

1984

Cover of Crucificados pelo Sistema
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Why This Album Matters

Crucificados pelo Sistema marks the explosive debut of Ratos de Porão, one of Brazil's most emblematic hardcore punk bands. Released in 1984, this album is a landmark not only for the national scene, but for the whole of Latin America, establishing itself as the first official release of a full hardcore punk album in the region. Its visceral and aggressive sound, characteristic of the genre, positions it as an essential sonic document of the punk effervescence of the era. The record, with its unmistakable original grey cover, introduced the public to the fury and raw energy that would become the band's signature, fronted by João Gordo's powerful vocals. The authenticity and impact of its tracks ensured the album a prominent place in the history of Brazilian heavy music.

Recording

The album was recorded at Vice-Versa studio, using 16-channel equipment, which at the time allowed for the capture of the sonic intensity Ratos de Porão proposed. This technical recording allowed the rawness and speed inherent in hardcore punk to be faithfully captured, defining the work's sound.

Legacy

Since its release, Crucificados pelo Sistema transcended national borders, being distributed in Europe and the United States, which attests to its global relevance. Proof of its lasting impact and continuous demand lies in its multiple re-releases, which include LP and CD editions by labels such as Devil Discos (1989), Pecúlio Discos (2009), and Heart Bleeds Blue (2016), each with distinct coloured covers, but retaining the essence of the original work. The album's consecration was reinforced in July 2016, when Rolling Stone Brasil magazine elected it as the best punk rock album in Brazil, solidifying its status as a fundamental pillar of the genre's discography in the country.

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Tracks

Credits

Producer

Fábio R. Sampaio

Written-By

Ratos De Porão

Voice

João Gordo

Bass

Jabá

Drums

Jão

Guitar

Mingau

Cover

Marcos Campolim

Photography By

Priscila Farias

Podcasts

T001 - OF#008 - Crucificados pelo Sistema de Ratos de Porão, com Pedro Carvalho

Obra Fechada · Marcelo Fonseca

1h 21min·23 Apr 2021

Quatro adolescentes da periferia da zona norte de São Paulo, atravessam o rio que separa "A Cidade" do local de onde habitam. Cada um à sua maneira ataca seus instrumentos, com ferocidade e a urgência que só o meio dos anos 1980 do Brasil poderia proporcionar. O mundo deles era o das regiões periféricas, da metrópole indiferente, da inflação interminável, do desemprego como paisagem, da guerra fri

Videos

Ratos de Porão - 30 Anos Crucificados Pelo Sistema (2014) - SHOW

Caio Nunes da Cruz

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