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01. Mercenarias - Mercenárias
02. Mercenarias - Trashland
03. Mercenarias - Meus Pais
04. Mercenarias - Policia
05. Mercenarias - Honra
06. Mercenarias - Dá Dó
07. Mercenarias - Vietnã
08. Mercenarias - Ó
ARTIST
TITLE
Demo 1983
FORMAT
7"

LABEL
CATALOG #
MR 7387EP MR 7387EP
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
4/11/2025

Mercenárias is an iconic band in the history of Brazilian punk and post-punk. They gained global recognition after being included in several compilations outside Brazil. Recommended for fans of The Slits, DNA, Malaria!, Kleenex, and Minutemen, this early recording by Mercenárias is more punk than their albums, but still super catchy. It has been remastered from the original tape and includes an insert with previously unseen photos and a short text by Edgard Scandurra. This is a collaboration release with the Brazilian label Nada Nada Discos. Born in the vibrant alternative scene of 1980s São Paulo, Mercenárias is an iconic band in the history of Brazilian punk and post-punk. Formed by Sandra Coutinho (bass and vocals), Rosália Munhoz (vocals), Ana Machado (guitar), and Edgard Scandurra (drums), the group stood out for their rebellious attitude, incisive lyrics, and raw sound that blended punk, post-punk, and experimental elements. Their debut album, Cadê as Armas? (1986), is considered one of the most important records in Brazilian music history. Three years earlier, they recorded their first demo tape at the studio of the funk/pop band Placa Luminosa. The recording turned out great, it's the best you can wait from a Brazilian punk record: raw, aggressive, yet catchy, well-played and produced.