Ratos De Porão - Cada Dia Mais Sujo e Agressivo (2 LP)

Ratos De Porão's "Cada Dia Mais Sujo e Agressivo," released on January 1, 1988, via Cogumelo Records, is a raw and unrelenting journey through the gritty underbelly of Brazilian hardcore punk and thrash metal. This 50-minute album is a relentless assault on the senses, featuring 14 tracks that blend the raw energy of hardcore punk with the aggressive riffs of thrash metal, creating a sound that is as chaotic as it is captivating.

The album opens with "Tatoo Maniac" and closes with "L.E.D.D.M.A.", showcasing the band's ability to maintain a high level of intensity throughout. Songs like "Crise Geral" and "Morte & Desespero" delve into themes of societal decay and personal despair, while tracks such as "Peste Sexual" and "Pensamentos de Trincheira" explore more personal and visceral subjects. The album also features English versions of some tracks, like "Ignorance" and "General Crisis," making it accessible to a wider audience.

Ratos De Porão's music is characterized by its raw, unpolished sound, with distorted guitars, pounding drums, and aggressive vocals that demand attention. The band's lyrics, delivered in both Portuguese and English, tackle a range of topics, from social and political issues to personal struggles and emotions.

"Cada Dia Mais Sujo e Agressivo" is a testament to Ratos De Porão's ability to create music that is both challenging and engaging. It is an album that will appeal to fans of hardcore punk and thrash metal, as well as anyone who appreciates music that is raw, honest, and uncompromising.

This 2024 Reissue 2LP set is pressed on Splatter vinyl.