Beat Generation / Spain / RE 2008
Originally released in 1984, Crucificados Pelo Sistema is a landmark in global underground music, being the first hardcore punk album ever recorded in Latin America. This reissue by Beat Generation brings back the raw, frantic energy of João Gordo and his crew at their most primitive stage. Influence by the UK's "D-beat" and Finnish hardcore, the album is a relentless 18-minute blast of political rage and social critique. An absolute cornerstone for any serious punk, crossover, or thrash collection.