XUTOS & PONTAPÉS - Toca E Foge 7'' 1982

It's time to pay tribute to a band which makes records since 1981 and I steal all info from wiki because I'm a lazy sack but I just want to mention that this second single is an absolute Hammerteil, two beautiful melodic punky rock songs they recorded here in which the flip surpass the A-side a lot, as ingenious as my favourites UHF:

Xutos & Pontapés are a Portuguese rock band, which got together 1978 in Almadal, four years after the Carnation Revolution restored most freedoms to the country. They started off in the local punk scene and set the trend – singing rock tunes in Portuguese. After three decades of studio and live albums, Xutos & Pontapés continue to be considered Portugal's top rock band, still influencing new generations of Portuguese bands. In 2004, then Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio granted the band a state decoration for twenty-five years of career achievements in the music industry. On 26 September 2009, they played in Lisbon to a packed football stadium, Estádio Do Restelo, to commemorate their 30th anniversary. They played for three hours – each hour marking a decade of their steadily successful career. It was the first time seven screens were used on stage in Portugal. Current members are most of the original line up Tim (bass + vocals), João Cabeleira (guitars), Kalú (drums) and Gui (sax + vocals). Fans refer to the band as Xutos; and Xutos is pronounced 'shootoosh'. Both 'Xutos' and 'Pontapés' are words in reference to types of kicks, but with a twist because the first word when spelled "Chutos" is referred for kick on a ball or object, but here used as "'Xutos", slang for heroin injection, while 'Pontapés' for kicks mainly on people. Founding member and guitarist Zé Pedro died on 30.November 2017, aged 61 (R.I.P.) - One of the surviving bands of the Portuguese rock explosion of the 80s, Xutos & Pontapés have a history of more than twenty years.

I think their sound inspires and pleases you the way I do, Breakfast time.

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XUTOS & PONTAPÉS - Sémen 7'' 1981

Nice debut single on Rotação by Xutos & Pontapés with two solid numbers. A bit info from their home: More than three decades after start-up, Xutos & Pontapés are the emblem of what rock & roll means in Portuguese, by Portuguese, to Portuguese. Owners of a collection of classics that would make many bands gnaw at envy. True “stage animals” who live for the concert party that cement their indestructible connection with an ever-present audience, X's arms crossed celebrating the longest life of a rock career in this planted seaside corner. Two guitars to open, one drum to beat, the bass to pulse, 1-2-3-4, three basic chords, and the unbridled running of the horse. It's been this way for 37 years and will continue to be so as long as Tim, Zé Pedro, Kalú, João Cabeleira and Gui continue to believe in the power of rock'n'roll, the energy of being on stage and sharing these songs with the band. audience that made them hymns. The Xutos remain the rock'n'roll locomotive that drags crowds. Whole generations, parents and children, together celebrating songs that are already part of our history. Of our life. For all this, 37 years of Xutos - which were celebrated on January 13 - is work! And it is a work that will continue to be marked with the party that thirtyseven years running “from Bragança to Lisbon” deserve! Enjoy their second Toca E Foge as well.

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XUTOS & PONTAPÉS - Remar, Remar 7'' 1984

Here I am again, and life takes its toll, so there's not much new here, but I guess you've browsed the blog and found plenty of good ingredients for survival. Today we're visiting a beautiful country that I visited last year and meet Xutos & Pontapés, along with UHF, they are considered one of the most well-known Portuguese bands and can look back on a career spanning over forty years. Although they have retained some Punk influences (earlier albums) over the years, their style has essentially remained the same: their own brand of decent Rock. This is their third 7Inch (came also as 12inch with the short version) on Fundação Atlântica with two cool numbers. This beauty is a fascinating piece of Portuguese rock history that will appeal to both fans of the band and new listeners. Active since the late Seventies, the band has established a firm foothold in the Portuguese music scene, and this release is another example of their talent and consistency. "Remar, Remar" offers a powerful blend of catchy melodies and dynamic rhythms, typical of Xutos & Pontapés' style. The guitar riffs are energetic, giving the track an infectious vitality. The singer's voice is full of passion and conveys the song's message with impressive intensity. The lyrics are profound and thought-provoking, reinforcing the emotional connection to the music. The single itself is a beautiful collector's item. The cover design is simple and reflects the band's character. The physical form of the record brings a nostalgic feeling that is often lost in today's digital music landscape. It's a pleasure to put the record on and experience the warm sound of the analog recording. Overall, a strong work and a wonderful reminder of why the band is one of the most influential in the country. If you want to escape from Punkrock sound and need some "relaxing" music, for example for cooking or other things, you should listen to this music, as I will do later.

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OPINIÃO PÚBLICA - No Sul Da Europa 1982

Opinião Pública (Public Opinion) was a Portuguese mod punk band from Lisbon and were founded 1981 by Carlos (vocals), Pedro (guitars), Luís (bass + keyboards) and Carlos B. (drums) in the midst of Boom Do Rock Português; the wave of emerging Portuguese rock bands. With the most important combo, the grandiose band UHF, they had a special relationship. They played lots of concerts with UHF and singer António produced their only album. The recordings became possible after an excellent gig @ the band competition of the Festival Só Rock in Coimbra 1981. The group released one 7Inch (Puto Da Rua) & this album, both on Rotação. While the single, similar to UHF's early releases, showed strong influences from Punkrock & Powerpop was the spectrum of the album's songs broader, and included rock and new wave songs. They played more concerts, mostly in the Lisbon area, with bands like Xutos & Pontapés, Rock & Vários and UHF and others. Well, the album was not really successful so the band dissolved in 1982 and some members of the band continued as musicians, Luís plays later in the pop band Entre Aspas. What remains is a beautiful album with ten shallow powerpop nuggets which can help at lovesickness or other personal differences.

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