Jovem Guarda / iê-iê-iê
Since 1965 · 25 artistsThe youth rock of TV Record with Roberto Carlos, Erasmo Carlos and Wanderléa.
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Brazilian Rock
Since 1955Where Rio, São Paulo, Brasília and the whole countrySubgenres 28Artists 471
It began with rock'n'roll covers in 1955, became Jovem Guarda in the 1960s, psychedelia with Os Mutantes, and exploded in the 1980s with the 'BRock' of Legião Urbana, Titãs and Paralamas. It has export-grade metal (Sepultura, Angra), hardcore, manguebeat, emo and a vigorous indie scene.
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- 1968Panis et CircensesOs Mutantes
- 1973Metamorfose AmbulanteRaul Seixas
- 1984Sonífera IlhaTitãs
- 1986Tempo PerdidoLegião Urbana
- 1986AlagadosOs Paralamas do Sucesso
- 1987Infinita HighwayEngenheiros do Hawaii
- 1994Da Lama ao CaosChico Science & Nação Zumbi
- 1995Pelados em SantosMamonas Assassinas
- 1995Mantenha o RespeitoPlanet Hemp
- 1996Roots Bloody RootsSepultura
- 1997Proibida pra Mim (Grazon)Charlie Brown Jr.
- 1999Minha Alma (A Paz Que Eu Não Quero)O Rappa
- 1999Anna JúliaLos Hermanos
- 2003Admirável Chip NovoPitty
- 2004Queda LivreDead Fish
- 2006Razões e EmoçõesNX Zero
- 2022Acorda PedrinhoJovem Dionisio
Subgenres
Psychedelic rock
Since 1966 · 32 artistsFrom Os Mutantes and Raul Seixas to Boogarins: Brazilian psychedelia never stopped.
Progressive rock
Since 1970 · 9 artistsO Terço, Som Imaginário, Casa das Máquinas and Bacamarte in the 1970s.
Rock rural
Since 1972 · 2 artistsSá, Rodrix & Guarabyra mixed rock, folk and viola caipira; Zé Geraldo followed the road.
Hard rock
Since 1967 · 29 artistsMade in Brazil, Patrulha do Espaço, Dr. Sin and the new wave of English-singing bands.
BRock (1980s)
Since 1982 · 21 artistsThe Rock in Rio 1985 generation: Legião, Titãs, Paralamas, Barão, Capital, RPM, Kid Abelha, Blitz, Ultraje.
Post-punk / new wave
Since 1981 · 17 artistsBlitz, Ira!, Plebe Rude, Metrô and Zero; the sound of Brasília and São Paulo in the early 1980s.
Brasília rock
Since 1978 · 6 artistsThe capital produced Aborto Elétrico, Legião Urbana, Capital Inicial, Plebe Rude, Raimundos and Scalene.
Gaúcho rock
Since 1983 · 12 artistsEngenheiros do Hawaii, Nenhum de Nós, Os Replicantes, Cachorro Grande and Fresno: the 'gaúcho invasion'.
Punk
Since 1979 · 29 artistsCólera, Inocentes, Garotos Podres and Ratos de Porão; São Paulo was the capital of Latin American punk.
Heavy and power metal
Since 1982 · 19 artistsStress, Viper, Angra, Shaman and Hibria: Brazilian melodic metal, with Andre Matos as its emblematic voice.
Thrash, death and black metal
Since 1981 · 30 artistsVulcano, Sepultura, Sarcófago, Korzus, Krisiun, Nervosa and Crypta; Belo Horizonte and São Paulo are capitals of extreme metal.
Manguebeat
Since 1991 · 4 artistsRecife, 1990s: maracatu, rock and hip-hop with Chico Science & Nação Zumbi and Mundo Livre S/A.
Rap rock / nu metal
Since 1993 · 8 artistsPlanet Hemp, O Rappa, Charlie Brown Jr. and Tihuana ruled the 1990s–2000s.
Hardcore
Since 1991 · 50 artistsDead Fish, CPM 22, Garage Fuzz and Sugar Kane; the Deckdisc and Hearts Bleed Blue labels.
Emo
Since 1996 · 14 artistsFresno, NX Zero, Hateen and Dance of Days; Brazilian emo had its own mainstream in 2006–2010.
Pop punk
Since 2003 · 12 artistsStrike, Restart, Fake Number; the colourful 'happy rock' of the late 2000s.
Post-hardcore / metalcore
Since 2002 · 14 artistsGloria, Menores Atos, Bullet Bane, Project46.
Indie rock
Since 1997 · 61 artistsLos Hermanos opened the door; then O Terno, Terno Rei, Boogarins, Vanguart, Maglore and Jovem Dionisio.
Alternative rock
Since 1990 · 37 artistsPitty, Detonautas, Scalene, Supercombo, Far From Alaska.
Stoner rock
Since 2004 · 44 artistsGoiás is the epicentre (Black Drawing Chalks, Dry, Hellbenders); dozens of bands across the country.
Grunge / post-grunge
Since 1994 · 16 artistsO Surto, Reação em Cadeia, Malta, Ego Kill Talent.
Shoegaze
Since 2008 · 25 artistsA fertile 2010s scene: Terno Rei, Loomer, Lupe de Lupe, Gorduratrans and dozens of projects.
Garage rock
Since 1965 · 18 artistsFrom Os Baobás to Autoramas and Cachorro Grande; today Karen Dió and Violet Soda.
Ska / reggae rock
Since 1982 · 25 artistsParalamas, Skank and Forfun in the mainstream; an independent ska scene in several cities.
Pop rock
Since 1974 · 50 artistsLulu Santos, Roupa Nova, Kid Abelha, Skank, Jota Quest, Lagum: the rock that plays on the radio.
Comic rock
Since 1980 · 25 artistsUltraje a Rigor, Mamonas Assassinas, Velhas Virgens, Massacration, Pedra Letícia: humour is a tradition in Brazilian rock.
Christian rock
Since 1987 · 5 artistsOficina G3, Rosa de Saron, Resgate and Catedral.
Essential albums 133
- 1959
Estúpido Cupido
Brazil's first big rock-linked teen hit; it paved the way for Jovem Guarda.
- 1963
Samba Esquema Novo
The debut that founded samba-rock, with "Mas Que Nada" and "Vem Morena".
- 1965
Jovem Guarda
Made Roberto Carlos the teen idol and named the movement, between iê-iê-iê and ballads.
- 1967
Em Ritmo de Aventura
Soundtrack to the film of the same name; the peak of Jovem Guarda and of rock in the mainstream.
- 1967
Roberto Carlos em Ritmo de Aventura
One of the 100 greatest Brazilian albums (Rolling Stone Brasil, 2007).
- 1968
O Inimitável
One of the 100 greatest Brazilian albums (Rolling Stone Brasil, 2007).
- 1968
Os Mutantes
Psychedelia, MPB and studio experiments, with "Panis et Circenses" and "Bat Macumba".
- 1968
Tropicália ou Panis et Circensis
The Tropicália manifesto, with Caetano, Gil, Gal, Tom Zé and Os Mutantes.
- 1969
Mutantes
One of the 100 greatest Brazilian albums (Rolling Stone Brasil, 2007).
- 1970
A Divina Comédia ou Ando Meio Desligado
Mature psychedelia and songs that became classics.
- 1970
A Máquina Voadora
A rare psychedelic record joining prog and MPB.
- 1970
Som Imaginário
Milton Nascimento's band; psychedelia, jazz-rock and experimentalism from Minas.
- 1971
Carlos, Erasmo
Rock'n'roll, soul and MPB in the artist's search for new sounds.
- 1971
Jardim Elétrico
One of the 100 greatest Brazilian albums (Rolling Stone Brasil, 2007).
- 1972
Acabou Chorare
Rock and pop blended with samba, baião and choro; often ranked among Brazil's greatest records.
- 1972
Clube da Esquina
A double album combining music from Minas, jazz, MPB and rock.
- 1972
Transa
Recorded in London exile: reggae, prog and funk with MPB.
- 1973
Krig-ha, Bandolo!
Start of the solo career and of the "maluco beleza" persona; rock, baião and blues.
- 1973
Secos & Molhados
Folk-rock, MPB and psychedelia with Ney Matogrosso's androgynous performance.
- 1974
Gita
Experimental phase, mysticism and social critique; his best-selling record.
- 1974
Loki?
First solo record after Os Mutantes, heavy on psychedelia.
- 1975
Criaturas da Noite
Often called the greatest classic of Brazilian prog.
- 1975
Fruto Proibido
Cemented Rita Lee in rock, with "Ovelha Negra".
- 1975
Lar de Maravilhas
The move into prog, with esoteric themes.
- 1975
Novo Aeon
One of the 100 greatest Brazilian albums (Rolling Stone Brasil, 2007).
- 1975
Racional
Soul, funk and psychedelic rock from the Cultura Racional phase.
- 1976
Bixo da Seda
One of the first prog records from Rio Grande do Sul.
- 1976
Jack, o Estripador
Heavy blues and ironic lyrics; a São Paulo underground landmark.
- 1982
As Aventuras da Blitz
Pop-rock, reggae and humour that set off the BRock boom.
- 1982
Barão Vermelho
Raw urban-rock debut with Cazuza and Frejat.
- 1983
Camisa de Vênus
Sarcasm and blunt lyrics; a classic of protest rock.
- 1983
Cinema Mudo
The band's blueprint: ska, reggae and rock, with "Vital e Sua Moto".
- 1984
Crucificados Pelo Sistema
Regarded as Latin America's first punk-hardcore album.
- 1984
Fullgás
A great 1980s pop-rock record that opened room for women in rock.
- 1984
O Passo do Lui
Eight of its ten tracks became radio hits.
- 1984
Titãs
Debut of the eight-piece line-up, punk and new wave with "Sonífera Ilha".
- 1985
Educação Sentimental
Delicate pop-rock with "Fixação" and "Como Eu Quero".
- 1985
Exagerado
Solo debut and the start of his approach to MPB.
- 1985
Legião Urbana
Renato Russo as the voice of a generation; post-punk and new wave.
- 1985
Mais Podres do que Nunca
Essential Brazilian punk, with "Papai Noel Velho Batuta".
- 1985
Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia
Acid humour and critical lyrics; the first gold and platinum record of Brazilian rock.
- 1985
Revoluções por Minuto
Synthesizers and polished production; a huge seller.
- 1985
Televisão
Poppier and more accessible; a critique of the media.
- 1986
Cabeça Dinossauro
Angry and political; for many critics the greatest album of the 1980s.
- 1986
Capital Inicial
Punk and post-punk, with "Música Urbana" and "Veraneio Vascaína".
- 1986
Cidade Em Torrente
Established the band in Brazilian pop rock.
- 1986
Dois
The band's biggest hit, with "Tempo Perdido" and "Eduardo e Mônica"; over a million copies.
- 1986
Longe Demais das Capitais
Debut from Rio Grande do Sul, existential lyrics; landmark of the "gaúcho invasion".
- 1986
O Concreto Já Rachou
A political mini-LP produced by Herbert Vianna.
- 1986
O Futuro É Vortex
Fast, furious punk, with "Surfista Calhorda".
- 1986
Pela Paz em Todo Mundo
Political, pacifist punk; an independent-label success.
- 1986
Rádio Pirata ao Vivo
A live, keyboard-heavy recording; one of the industry's biggest sellers.
- 1986
Selvagem?
One of the 100 greatest Brazilian albums (Rolling Stone Brasil, 2007).
- 1986
Vivendo e Não Aprendendo
Established Edgard Scandurra as a songwriter; post-punk and pop rock.
- 1987
A Revolta dos Dândis
Defined the band's sound; a fan favourite.
- 1987
Vida Bandida
Rock, pop and new wave with "Vida Bandida" and "Me Chama".
- 1988
Ideologia
Among his most acclaimed, with "Ideologia", "Brasil" and "Faz Parte do Meu Show".
- 1988
O Tempo Não Para (Ao Vivo)
Iconic live album of the solo years, with songs that became anthems.
- 1988
Os Cascavelletes
Acid humour and eroticism in rockabilly, garage and punk.
- 1988
Ouça o que Eu Digo: Não Ouça Ninguém
Gessinger's philosophical lyrics, with "Terra de Gigantes".
- 1988
Psicoacústica
One of the band's most experimental albums.
- 1989
As Quatro Estações
The introspective phase, with "Pais e Filhos".
- 1989
Theatre of Fate
The first Brazilian melodic metal to draw attention abroad.
- 1989
Õ Blésq Blom
Peak of the band's golden era in production and range.
- 1990
O Papa é Pop
A poppier, more commercial sound; a 1990s hit.
- 1991
Tudo Ao Mesmo Tempo Agora
Experimental and heavy; it surprised critics and fans.
- 1992
Acústico MTV
The band's best-selling album and one of the country's most iconic.
- 1992
Skank
Rock, ska and reggae debut, with "Garganta".
- 1993
Angels Cry
Power metal and classical music, with Andre Matos's voice.
- 1993
Chaos A.D.
A watershed: tribal and industrial music inside thrash metal.
- 1994
Calango
Over a million copies; it cemented the band's sound.
- 1994
Cássia Eller
Rock, pop and MPB, with "Malandragem".
- 1994
Da Lama ao Caos
The founding work of manguebeat: rock, maracatu and social critique.
- 1994
O Rappa
A debut centred on social critique, police violence and racism.
- 1994
Raimundos
Ramones-style punk with forró; around 200,000 copies.
- 1994
Samba Esquema Noise
Electronics, maracatu, samba and rock; another manguebeat landmark.
- 1995
Mamonas Assassinas
The band's only album; humour and parody, a sales phenomenon.
- 1995
Usuário
Skate-punk and rap-rock for legalization; a gold record.
- 1996
Afrociberdelia
One of the 100 greatest Brazilian albums (Rolling Stone Brasil, 2007).
- 1996
Jota Quest
Pop, funk and rock, with "Encontrar Alguém" and "Daqui pra Frente".
- 1996
Roots
A global metal classic with Indigenous music and Brazilian rhythms.
- 1996
Sobre Todas as Forças
Reggae and MPB, with "Onde Você Mora".
- 1996
Tem Mas Acabou
First half of a two-album, retro-sounding project.
- 1997
A Sétima Efervescência
Psychedelic and experimental; indie avant-garde.
- 1997
Acústico MTV
Intimate versions with Caetano Veloso and Marina Lima.
- 1997
Transpiração Contínua Prolongada
Debut with around 250,000 copies and "Proibida pra Mim".
- 1998
Carnaval na Obra
One of the 100 greatest Brazilian albums (Rolling Stone Brasil, 2007).
- 1998
Volume Dois
Album of the year at the Prêmio Multishow.
- 1999
Lado B Lado A
Experimental and heavy, with Marcelo Yuka's social lyrics.
- 1999
Preço Curto, Prazo Longo
Over 250,000 copies and "Zóio de Lula".
- 1999
Só No Forevis
Forró and carimbó inside punk, with "Mulher de Fases".
- 2000
Ilegal
Rock, reggae and rap, with "Que Ves?".
- 2000
Nadando com os Tubarões
Youth and social themes, with "Não é Sério" featuring Negra Li.
- 2001
100% Charlie Brown Jr. – Abalando a Sua Fábrica
Skate punk, rap and hardcore, with "Lugar ao Sol".
- 2001
Acústico MTV
A posthumous album that confirmed the singer's power.
- 2001
Ao Vivo MTV
Unplugged versions; one of the band's biggest sellers.
- 2001
Bloco do Eu Sozinho
A step toward a more complex, mature sound.
- 2001
Rebirth
A new chapter with a new line-up, with "Nova Era".
- 2002
Bocas Ordinárias
More rock'n'roll, with "Papo Reto" on the radio.
- 2002
Chegou A Hora de Recomeçar
Cemented melodic hardcore, with "Dias Atrás" and "Regina Let's Go".
- 2002
Ritual
Melodic metal with Brazilian influences, by former Angra members.
- 2003
Acústico MTV
Unplugged versions that became a landmark in the catalogue.
- 2003
Admirável Chip Novo
A debut that brought a powerful female voice back to rock.
- 2003
Detonautas
Alternative protest rock.
- 2003
Ventura
Creative peak: rock and MPB with complex arrangements.
- 2004
Zero e Um
A landmark of Brazilian hardcore, committed and powerful.
- 2005
Pista Livre
Direct garage rock with classic-rock and blues roots.
- 2006
Canto dos Malditos Na Terra do Nunca
A melancholy debut from Bahia, post-punk and grunge.
- 2006
Ciano
A seminal Brazilian emo record.
- 2006
NX Zero
Took the band into emo and pop-punk mainstream.
- 2007
Desvio de Conduta
A symbol of Brazilian pop punk, with rock, pop and reggae.
- 2008
Agora
Album of the year at the Prêmio Multishow.
- 2009
C_Mpl_Te
Rock, MPB and orchestral elements from the indie scene.
- 2009
Gloria
Heavy sound and striking lyrics; a metalcore reference.
- 2009
Life Is A Big Holiday For Us
Stoner, hard rock and blues rock.
- 2010
Apanhador Só
Experimental and inventive; a highlight of the "new Brazilian rock".
- 2011
Seiva
A landmark of melodic, experimental hardcore.
- 2012
Fast Relief
Direct melodic hardcore with memorable riffs.
- 2012
O Pensamento É Um Imã
Poetic lyrics that established the band in indie rock.
- 2013
Real / Surreal
Post-stoner, alternative and progressive.
- 2014
Amianto
Indie, alternative and emocore with emotional lyrics.
- 2014
Banda do Mar
Album of the year at the Prêmio Multishow.
- 2014
Modehuman
Heavy, energetic sound, stoner and alternative metal.
- 2015
Fortaleza
Album of the year at the Prêmio Multishow.
- 2015
III
Alternative rock, MPB and folk.
- 2015
Manual ou Guia Livre de Dissolução dos Sonhos
Organic psychedelia between rock, pop and MPB.
- 2015
Éter
Intensity and atmosphere; a Latin Grammy winner.
- 2017
Continental
Aggressive post-hardcore with social lyrics.
- 2017
Ego Kill Talent
Members swap instruments; international recognition.
- 2017
Lá Vem a Morte
Atmospheric psychedelia recalling the 60s and 70s.
- 2019
<atrás/além>
One of the band's most mature works, about existence and time.
- 2019
Violeta
Melancholy, nostalgic indie rock.
- 2022
Ascensão
Thrash with lyrics on racism, intolerance and activism.
Artists
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Roberto Carlos
The "King": from Jovem Guarda's iê-iê-iê to romantic ballads.
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Rita Lee
From Os Mutantes to a solo career: the "queen of Brazilian rock".
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Os Mutantes
The backbone of Tropicália in rock: Anglo-American psychedelia and studio experimentation applied to Brazilian music.
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Raul Seixas
The "maluco beleza": "Metamorfose Ambulante", "Gita", "Maluco Beleza".
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Novos Baianos
Fused samba, choro and rock with poetry and communal living; "Acabou Chorare" is one of Brazil's greatest records.
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Secos & Molhados
Glam theatricality and poetry; the 1973 debut broke sales records and revealed Ney Matogrosso.
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Cazuza
From Barão Vermelho to a solo career: "Exagerado", "Ideologia", "O Tempo Não Para".
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Barão Vermelho
The Cazuza/Frejat partnership created urban blues-rock classics and defined 1980s radio rock.
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Legião Urbana
Poetic, critical lyrics that became generational references; a cohesive catalogue even after the end in 1996.
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Os Paralamas do Sucesso
Popularized the fusion of rock with reggae and ska, with a radio-friendly catalogue and social awareness.
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Titãs
Constant versatility and reinvention; "Cabeça Dinossauro" is the turning point between punk, social critique and pop.
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Sepultura
Brazil's biggest metal export; "Chaos A.D." and "Roots" brought percussion and Indigenous themes into thrash.
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Engenheiros do Hawaii
Rock of ideas with Humberto Gessinger's lyrics, clever arrangements and millions of records sold.
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Chico Science & Nação Zumbi
Founders of manguebeat: maracatu, guitars and hip-hop with social critique; they put the Northeast back at the vanguard.
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Charlie Brown Jr.
Hardcore, rap, reggae and skate culture with massive choruses that ruled radio and TV from the late 90s through the 2000s.
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Celly Campello
"Estúpido Cupido" (1959): Brazilian rock's first teen idol.
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Erasmo Carlos
The "Tremendão", Roberto Carlos's partner and a Brazilian rock pioneer.
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Renato e Seus Blue Caps
"Menina Linda", "Feche os Olhos".
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Os Incríveis
"Era Um Garoto Que Como Eu Amava os Beatles e os Rolling Stones".
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Wanderléa
Jovem Guarda's "Ternurinha".
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Jerry Adriani
Jovem Guarda's romantic idol.
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Ronnie Von
The "Prince"; "A Máquina Voadora" (1970) is a psychedelic cult record.
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Fábio Jr.
Romantic ballads since the 1970s.
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Baby do Brasil
From Novos Baianos to "Menino do Rio".
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