Brazilian Rock · BRock (1980s), Post-punk / new wave, Brasília rock

Legião Urbana

Type BandFamily Brazilian RockDebut 1982State the Federal District (Brasília)Tier S · Legend

Poetic, critical lyrics that became generational references; a cohesive catalogue even after the end in 1996.

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Band from the Federal District (Brasília), on record since 1982. Listed in the Brazilian Rock family, under BRock (1980s), Post-punk / new wave and Brasília rock. Ranked among the catalogue's legends (tier S). Has 10 songs in the timeline and 4 essential albums.

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In the timeline 10

Essential albums

1985
Legião Urbana
Legião Urbana
Renato Russo as the voice of a generation; post-punk and new wave.
1986
Dois
Legião Urbana
The band's biggest hit, with "Tempo Perdido" and "Eduardo e Mônica"; over a million copies.
1989
As Quatro Estações
Legião Urbana
The introspective phase, with "Pais e Filhos".
1992
Acústico MTV
Legião Urbana
The band's best-selling album and one of the country's most iconic.