What makes Brasil by Ratos de Porão notable?

Brasil gained significant attention for its fierce critique of Brazilian society, leading to censorship attempts by government authorities who were uneasy about its provocative content. The album solidified Ratos de Porão's position within the hardcore punk scene and influenced subsequent generations of Brazilian punk and metal musicians. Released in 1989, Brasil was Ratos de Porão's third studio album, marking their transition to a more politically charged sound after their earlier work. This album followed the groundbreaking ‘Crucificados Pelo Sistema’, showcasing their evolution amidst Brazil's shifting socio-political context as they tackled pressing issues like corruption and violence.

Brasil works well if you're into relentless bursts of intensity, socio-political commentary in music and for short listening sessions.

How many songs are on Brasil?

Brasil has 17 tracks, running approximately 29 minutes.

Brasil

Ratos de Porão · 1989

29 min · 17 tracks · hardcore punk

Furious hardcore punk riffs collide with scathing social commentary, encapsulating Brazil's tumultuous political landscape of the late '80s.

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Top tracks — play these first

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AIDS, Pop Repression — This track stands out for its raw urgency, addressing the stigmatization of AIDS in a society grappling with both health crises and governmental neglect.
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Children Without Future — With its stark lyrics and relentless tempo, this song captures the despair faced by disenfranchised youth in Brazil during a time of political upheaval.
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Military Machine — This track critiques militarization in Brazil with a relentless drive, using aggressive instrumentation to reflect the urgency of its message against oppression.
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Nationalist Farce — By blending biting satire with intense musicality, this song exemplifies Ratos de Porão's ability to merge humor and serious commentary on nationalism.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album's intense sound and politically charged lyrics create a distinct experience within hardcore punk.

What we noticed

The album features rapid tempo shifts, with tracks like 'Drink Til You Die' maintaining a relentless pace while others like 'Children Without Future' introduce slower, heavier riffs.
Many songs employ abrupt transitions between sections, creating a jarring effect that mirrors the chaotic themes of the lyrics.
The lyrics are delivered in a shouted vocal style, often overlapping with the instrumentation, which emphasizes the urgency and intensity of the social critique.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

relentless bursts of intensity
socio-political commentary in music
for short listening sessions
frantic energy for quick release

Maybe skip if you

prefer longer, immersive tracks
seek melodic, slow-paced songs

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1989, Brasil was Ratos de Porão's third studio album, marking their transition to a more politically charged sound after their earlier work. This album followed the groundbreaking ‘Crucificados Pelo Sistema’, showcasing their evolution amidst Brazil's shifting socio-political context as they tackled pressing issues like corruption and violence.
Stylistic neighbors: Napalm Death· Discharge· Cro-Mags