Magrão formed in São Paulo in the late 1980s, with Magrão dos Anjos on vocals and guitar. Their debut album 'Na Conta da Loucura' came out in 1990, and that title track became something of an anthem. The band's sound had a raw, punk energy to it, and their lyrics didn't shy away from difficult subjects.
They followed up with albums like 'Mentes Torturadas' and 'Direto da Selva,' where you could hear them pulling in other influences like hardcore and reggae alongside Brazilian rhythms. Songs like 'Diante do Mar (Esse Meu Lugar)' and 'Vivências, Pt. 2' show that range. The lineup included Piroca on bass, providing a steady foundation for the music.
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