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Escape
Escape formed in São Paulo in the late 1980s with Renato Russo on vocals, Marcelo Bonfá on drums, Fernando Ribeiro on guitar, and Paulo André on bass. Their...
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As Últimas Árvores
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Novos Sonhos
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What Would You Know
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Loserman
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Light And Beauty
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Passing Through
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Cuba Rebelión
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News
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Last Trees Of The World
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Escape formed in São Paulo in the late 1980s with Renato Russo on vocals, Marcelo Bonfá on drums, Fernando Ribeiro on guitar, and Paulo André on bass. Their sound mixed post-punk and new wave with Brazilian elements, which didn't fit easily into mainstream radio formats at the time. They released their debut album 'Escápia' in 1985, and the single 'As Últimas Árvores' from that record connected with listeners looking for something different.
Russo's lyrics often addressed political and social issues directly, which brought both attention and criticism. The band had internal tensions and personal struggles that affected their work, but they kept recording through the late 80s and into the 90s. Songs like 'Loserman' and 'What Would You Know' show their range from driving rock to more reflective material.
After Russo died in 1996, Escape disbanded. Their music, including tracks like 'Light And Beauty' and 'Novos Sonhos', still gets played by fans who remember that period in Brazilian rock.
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