A Brazilian band that channeled urban tension into songs about politics, poverty, and city life.
For a quick sense of their sound, try 'Ignorado' or 'Promessas', they're both sharp, urgent, and unmistakably São Paulo.
Inocentes wrote directly about the political and social tensions of early-80s Brazil, when their name 'Innocents' was an ironic choice. Songs like 'Ignorado' and 'Torturas, Medo e Repressão' carried punk energy while addressing urban life and social issues. They mixed that with touches of reggae and Brazilian folk, and collaborated with artists including Rita Lee and Raul Seixas.
They formed in São Paulo in 1981 with Clemente Nascimento on vocals, Ricardo Gaspa on guitar, Fabio Golfetti on bass, and Serginho on drums. Their debut album 'Pânico em SP' came out in 1984, with later albums including 'Ruas Sujas' and 'Censura'.
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