Nós Vamos Invadir sua Praia

Ultraje a Rigor

1985

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Why This Album Matters

Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia is the landmark debut album by the Brazilian rock band Ultraje a Rigor, released in 1985. This work consolidated the group's presence in the music scene, bringing fun and irreverent rock, with lyrics that captured the daily life and humour of the era. The album stands out for its contagious energy and a style that quickly captivated the public, turning Ultraje a Rigor into a phenomenon. The album's title, as explained by producer Pena Schmidt, served as a humorous provocation from São Paulo bands to Rio de Janeiro groups, symbolising the arrival of a new generation of musicians from São Paulo achieving success in Rio de Janeiro, one of the great birthplaces of national rock in the 1980s. In parallel, the title track also accurately describes the Paulistanos' practice of travelling down to Santos at weekends. With a sequence of successful singles preceding the LP, the album capitalised on the band's initial popularity and delivered a collection of songs that would become anthems for a generation, breaking attendance records at the group's shows.

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The title, "Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia," seemed more like a threat.

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Context

The recording of Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia was motivated by the great success of the band's previous singles, such as "Inútil/Mim Quer Tocar" and "Eu Me Amo/Rebelde Sem Causa", which had already established Ultraje a Rigor in the music scene. This context of effervescence for national rock in the 80s, especially with the rise of São Paulo bands that were "invading" the Rio de Janeiro market, served as a backdrop and inspiration for the album's title and sound.

Recording

The album was recorded in April 1985, predominantly at Estúdio Nas Nuvens, in Rio de Janeiro, under the production of Liminha and Pena Schmidt. Liminha also took on the artistic and musical direction, as well as contributing as a musician on guitar, acoustic guitar, percussion, programming, bass, and keyboards. The recording and mixing engineer was Vitor Farias. Some tracks had specific recordings: "Independente Futebol Clube" was recorded live at Rádio Clube, in São Paulo, on 6 April 1985, with technicians such as Egídio Conde and Élcio Alvarez Filho. The songs "Rebelde Sem Causa" and "Eu Me Amo" were recorded at Transamérica studios, also in Rio de Janeiro, in 1984, with Cláudio Farias as the recording engineer. The album features the participation of Herbert Vianna (Paralamas do Sucesso) on lead guitar for the track "Marylou", and on the title track, names like Lobão, Leo Jaime, Ritchie, and Selvagem Big Abreu (João Penca e Seus Miquinhos Amestrados) lent their vocals.

Songs

Among the album's most prominent songs are "Zoraide", "Ciúme", the lively "Independente Futebol Clube" (recorded live), "Eu Me Amo", and "Marylou", the latter featuring a memorable guitar solo by Herbert Vianna. The title track, "Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia", also received a music video shown on the programme Fantástico, and featured a chorus of illustrious voices. The album revisited hits from previous singles, such as "Inútil" and "Mim Quer Tocar", which were re-recorded for the LP. The tracks "Eu Me Amo" and "Rebelde Sem Causa" were re-included in their original versions. The reception was so positive that nine of the album's eleven tracks were among the most played on radio stations at the time, demonstrating the strength and appeal of Ultraje a Rigor's compositions.

Even with a helping hand from Dr. Ulysses Guimarães (who, in 1984, suggested to general-president João Figueiredo that he listen to the single with "Inútil"), the first LP by the "export-quality" São Paulo rock quartet Ultraje a Rigor took over a year to be released.

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Legacy

Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia quickly achieved platinum status in Brazil, demonstrating its immense commercial success. Its relevance in the national rock scene was reiterated when it was named the "best album in national rock" by Revista MTV in December 2008. Revista Rolling Stone Brasil also recognised its importance, ranking it 27th on its list of the "100 best Brazilian music albums". The album was remastered and re-released on CD in 1990 and 2001, including bonus tracks such as the original versions of "Inútil" and "Mim Quer Tocar", as well as "Hino dos Cafajestes" and "Marylou (versão carnaval)". The 2001 edition also featured the song "Ricota". In 2010, the album was re-released on 180-gram vinyl by Polysom, reaffirming its permanence and value in the catalogue of Brazilian music.

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Credits

A&R, Music Director

Liminha

Producer

Liminha, Pena Schmidt

Producer

Arthur Bello

Vocals, Guitar, Saxophone

Roger Rocha Moreira

Bass, Backing Vocals, Vocals

Maurício Defendi

Drums, Percussion, Vocals

Leonardo Galasso

Lead Guitar

Carlo Bartolini

Engineer

Claudio Farias

Engineer, Recorded By, Mixed By

Vitor Farias

Lacquer Cut By

José Oswaldo Martins

Recorded By

Fernando Alemão, Shimbau

Technician, Recorded By

Egídio Conde, Elcio Alvarez Filho

Artwork

Silvia Panella

Cover

Regis Rocha Moreira

Photography By

Paulo Fridman

Podcasts

EP#1: Ultraje a Rigor - Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia

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Neste episódio, Roger Rocha Moreira é o convidado para viajar pelos 40 anos do 'Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia', disco de estreia do Ultraje a Rigor. O álbum é um dos maiores clássicos nacionais e pioneiro de marcas expressivas, como o primeiro LP do rock brasileiro a conquistar disco de ouro e platina.

Episódio 3 - Álbum "Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia" da banda "Ultraje a Rigor"

Sons e Histórias · Daniel Queiroz

42 min·7 Nov 2019

Raildo Vasconcelos e Daniel Queiroz comentam sobre o disco "Nos Vamos Invadir Sua Praia" da banda "Ultraje a Rigor"

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Videos

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Analyses

Nós Vamos Invadir sua Praia – Wikipedia

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Nós Vamos Invadir sua PraiaThe 100 Greatest Albums of Brazilian Music

José Julio do Espírito Santo · Rolling Stone Brasil

Depois de ganhar reconhecimento em território nacional em um compacto com “Inútil” e “Mim Quer Tocar”, o Ultraje lançou seu álbum de estréia. O título,Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia, mais parecia uma ameaça. Era a época de ouro do rock nacional e o álbum deu ao quarteto um metal mais nobre: o primeiro Disco de Platina nesse estilo. “Ciúme”, “Eu Me Amo”, “Rebelde Sem Causa” e outras seis de suas 11 faixas entraram nas paradas de rádio. A banda invadia e conquistava todo lugar que tocava, muitas vezes quebrando recordes de público.

"Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia": A perfeita estreia do Ultraje a Rigor ...

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Liderados por Roger Moreira nos vocais e guitarra, Edgard Scandurra na guitarra solo, Maurício Defendi no baixo e Leospa nas baquetas, a banda chegou estremecendo o país com seu primeiro disco, o icônico "Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia" em 1985.

Há 40 anos, o Ultraje a Rigor invadia as praias do país

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O disco Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia, do Ultraje a Rigor, completa 40 anos como um marco do rock nacional. Com faixas irreverentes, o álbum conquistou platina e lançou cinco singles de sucesso.

Ultraje a Rigor: 40 anos de "Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia"

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Gravado entre março e maio de 1985 e lançado em 13 de julho daquele ano, "Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia" marca a entrada dos paulistas do Ultraje a Rigor no cenário nacional. O nome do álbum é uma provocação sadia com os cariocas, em que Roger e Cia. deixam claro que fariam sucesso no Rio de Janeiro.

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