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Anarkophobia

Ratos de Porão · 1991

36 min · 10 tracks · hardcore punk · crossover thrash · D-beat

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and raw energy defining the Brazilian hardcore punk scene.

Anarkophobia is an album by Ratos de Porão, released in 1991. A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and raw energy defining the Brazilian hardcore punk scene. 'Anarkophobia' is notable for its critical embrace within the underground music scene and its impact on the global hardcore punk movement. The album's intense themes resonated with audiences, contributing to the band's growing stature and influencing a wave of Brazilian and international punk bands. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anarkophobia sound like?

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and raw energy defining the Brazilian hardcore punk scene. Rooted in hardcore punk and crossover thrash.

What makes Anarkophobia by Ratos de Porão notable?

'Anarkophobia' is notable for its critical embrace within the underground music scene and its impact on the global hardcore punk movement. The album's intense themes resonated with audiences, contributing to the band's growing stature and influencing a wave of Brazilian and international punk bands. Released in 1991, 'Anarkophobia' is Ratos de Porão's third studio album, following their influential work, 'Crucificados pelo Sistema'. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers in the crossover thrash genre while responding to Brazil's socio-political turbulence.

How many songs are on Anarkophobia?

Anarkophobia has 10 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·36:11

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Counting the Dead Standout 4:49
  • 2 Death of the King 3:33
  • 3 Born to Suffer 3:12
  • 4 Rise and Fall 2:05
  • 5 Mad Society 3:59
  • 6 (All I Need Is) Hatred Standout 4:59
  • 7 Anarkophobia 3:43
  • 8 Universal Church 3:40
  • 9 Commando 1:43
  • 10 TV Slave Standout 4:22

Release Date

January 1, 1991

Genre

D-beat, crossover thrash, hardcore punk

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Artist Origin

Brazil

Runtime

36 min 11 sec