"Circo de Feras" Xutos & Pontapés
Credits
- António Jorge Gonçalves Designer
Released on February 2, 1987, by designer António Jorge Gonçalves, it was with this album that the band achieved their first major success, being considered one of the most important Portuguese rock albums of all time.
Circo de Feras solidified Xutos & Pontapés as one of the most important bands in Portuguese music and one of the main exponents of Portuguese rock. The album was a huge commercial success, especially during the 80s and 90s.
The album cover, with its simple and direct design, also contributed to its strong visual identity, aligning with the rebellious and critical attitude of the band. The cover features an illustration that conveys the idea of a “circus,” aligning with the themes of the music and the critical view of society and politics at the time.
