Anarkophobia is the fifth studio album from Brazilian crossover thrash band, Ratos de Porão – or simply known as RxDxPx. It was released in 1990 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

• All music written by Ratos de Porão, unless stated otherwise
• All lyrics written by João Gordo , unless stated otherwise
• "Counting the Dead"/"Contando os Mortos" – 4:43
• "Death of the King"/"Morte ao Rei" – 3:28
• "Born to Suffer"/"Sofrer" – 3:08
• "Rise and Fall"/"Ascensão e Queda" – 2:03
• "Mad Society" – 3:52
• "(All I Need Is) Hatred" – 4:49
• "Anarkophobia" – 3:39
• "Universal Church"/"Igreja Universal" – 3:36
• "Commando" (The Ramones) – 1:41
• "T.V. Slave"/"Escravo da T.V." – 4:16

Credits

• João Gordo – vocals
• Jão – guitar
• Jabá – bass
• Spaghetti – drums
• Recorded at Music Lab Studio, Berlin, Germany
• Produced by Harris Johns
• Engineered by Angelo Platte
• Cover art by Marcatti

External links

• Ratos de Porão's homepage