Os Neandertais formed in Belo Horizonte in 1982. Their sound was raw and direct, with lyrics that often took on social issues.
The band's lineup included Flávio Basso on vocals and guitar, Carlos Bartolo on guitar, Beto Túlio on bass, and Sérgio Melo on drums. They released several albums in the 1980s and early 1990s, including 'Os Neandertais' in 1984, 'Nação Punk' in 1985, and the 'Cirrose' album in 1987. Other songs like 'Desabafos Em Poesia' and 'Louca Lucidez' also became part of their catalog.
Their music found an audience among listeners who were drawn to its straightforward energy and pointed lyrics. The band's work from that period remains a reference point in discussions of Brazilian punk from the era.
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