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Overdrive

Overdrive formed in Portugal in the late 1990s, with Ivo Canelas on vocals, Luís Simões on guitar, Paulo Azevedo on bass, and João Costa on drums. Their debut...

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Overdrive formed in Portugal in the late 1990s, with Ivo Canelas on vocals, Luís Simões on guitar, Paulo Azevedo on bass, and João Costa on drums. Their debut album 'Falsas Pessoas' came out in 1999, followed by 'Alma Máquina' in 2001 and 'Movimento' in 2004.

Their song 'Falsas Pessoas' became particularly well-known, along with tracks like 'Overdrive', 'Menina', and '41 Miles'. The band's lyrics sometimes drew criticism for challenging social norms and political figures.

They worked in a rock style that connected with Portuguese audiences during those years. The music had a straightforward energy that felt immediate rather than polished.

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