(São Paulo, 1983 - present)
Ultraje a Rigor is a popular Brazilian rock band. Hailing from São Paulo, their songs blend a raw pop rock sound with smart, hilarious lyrics (in Portuguese) that address everything from sex, soccer and relationships to Brazil’s corrupt politicians and social tensions.
Current formation|Roger: vocals and guitar |Serginho: guitar|Mingau: bass|Bacalhau: drums
Discography:|_ Inútil/Mim Quer Tocar (1983 single)|_ Eu Me Amo/Rebelde Sem Causa (1984 single)|_ Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia (1985 LP) - The band’s most successful album, with nine out of its ten songs getting massive airplay in Brazilian radio between 1985 and 1986. It was the first LP from a Brazilian rock band to go gold and platinum.|_ Sexo!! (1987 LP)|_ Crescendo (1989 LP)|_ Por Quê Ultraje a Rigor? (1990 LP) - an album full of classic rock covers.|_ O Mundo Encantado do Ultraje a Rigor (1992) (collection)|_ Ó! (1993)|_ Geração Pop (1995), re-edited in 1997 as ‘Pop Brasil’ (collection)|_ 2 É Demais! (2 discs: 1996 e 1998) - Two packs, one with “Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia” and “Sexo!”, and another with “Crescendo” and “Por Que Ultraje a Rigor?”|_ 18 Anos Sem Tirar! (1998) - live comeback album, with four new studio songs.|_ Os Invisíveis (2002)|_ Acústico MTV (2005) - acoustic album, with classics and some new songs.| |
