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REC.78
REC.78 formed in 2001 with Rui Costa on vocals and guitar, Carlos Costa on guitar, Luís Leal on bass, and Luís Ribeiro on drums. They started playing small...
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REC.78 formed in 2001 with Rui Costa on vocals and guitar, Carlos Costa on guitar, Luís Leal on bass, and Luís Ribeiro on drums. They started playing small venues, building a reputation for a raw, unconventional sound that didn't quite fit with Portugal's pop scene at the time.
Their song 'Sobre As Nuvens' became a flashpoint. Some critics called it a masterpiece while others found it too somber, sparking debates about whether the band's music promoted a pessimistic outlook. REC.78 defended their approach, saying they were just reflecting life's complexities.
They released albums like 'A Caminho das Nuvens' in 2003, 'Noite' in 2006, and 'O Último Dia' in 2011. Their lineup stayed mostly stable, though drummer Luís Ribeiro left in 2016 and was replaced by Miguel Ribeiro. Other songs like 'Meu Lar' and 'Recado' became part of their catalog as they kept touring and recording.
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