7 Tragos formed in Lisbon in the late 1990s, with Zé Pedro on vocals, Pedro Pestana on bass, and Ricardo Silva on drums. They built a following through DIY gigs in the city's punk scene. In 2003, their song 'A Imundice do Progresso' drew legal attention and a brief radio ban after its lyrics criticized consumerism and inequality, sparking debate among conservative groups.
Their debut album 'Sangue na Guelra' came out in 2004, mixing punk energy with reflective lyrics. Later albums like 'O Mundo Segundo' and 'A Morte Sai à Rua' kept up their focus on social issues, from poverty to political corruption. The lineup shifted over time, with Paulo Furtado replacing Silva on drums in 2008 and João Sanches taking over bass after Pestana's retirement in 2019.
Through these changes, the band's sound stayed rooted in punk, with songs like 'O Acaso' continuing to address raw, everyday themes. Their music often provoked strong reactions, but it stuck to a straightforward, unpolished approach that felt direct and grounded in Lisbon's streets.
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