A Brazilian band whose humorous songs about obsession and rebellion sparked censorship debates.
For their humor and cultural friction, start with "Tiaguinho" and "Ela me trocou pelos Ramones." Both capture that specific São Paulo 80s voice they had.
They mixed rock and pop with Brazilian styles at a time when their lyrics and stage presence ran into trouble with conservative elements in society. Songs like "Tiaguinho" became their most recognizable track, its story about obsession connecting widely enough to show up in films and TV. Their material often sparked debate about censorship and artistic expression, with some critics dismissing it as vulgar while others valued its social commentary.
Os Silicones formed in São Paulo in the early 1980s with Franklin Paolillo on vocals and Renato Barros on keyboards. They put out albums like "Músicas para Alugar" in 1982, "Sábado à Noite" in 1984, and "Só no Sapatinho" in 1986. Their work with artists like Chico Science and Gilberto Gil came alongside songs that found an audience with younger listeners who appreciated their wit and rebellious edge.
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