100 Stress formed in São Paulo in 1986 with Armandinho on vocals, Edgard Scandurra on guitar, André X on bass, and Cláudio Venturini on drums. Their self-titled debut album came out in 1989, mixing punk and rock with Brazilian rhythms. The single 'A Lamentar' from that record connected with listeners and became one of their defining songs.
They kept putting out albums through the '90s and 2000s, including 'Ouro' in 1993 and 'Não É Sério' in 1999. Their lyrics often touched on social issues, which drew both strong support and criticism. The band had a run of popular tracks like 'Quebrando Corações' and 'Deserto'.
By the time they released 'Ouro de Tolo' in 2006, 100 Stress had built a substantial catalog that resonated with Brazilian rock audiences. Other songs like 'Show Completo' and 'Flores' round out their work, which maintained a consistent following without smoothing over its rougher edges.
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