Receive formed in São Paulo in 2005 around vocalist Cristiana de Souza, with André Brasil on drums, Bruno Kay on guitar, and Fábio Ostinelli on bass. Their debut album '4 Lados do Medo' came out in 2009, with the title track becoming a notable piece in their catalog. They followed with four more studio albums: 'Pandora' in 2012, 'Obscure' in 2014, 'Requiem' in 2016, and 'Fim'.
Their music often dealt with heavy themes like fear and mental states, heard in songs like 'Incapaz de Acordar' and 'Lembranças de Nós Dois'. The band's approach sometimes drew attention for its directness with difficult subjects, though their work maintained a following among listeners drawn to that style of alternative rock with electronic touches.
They operated in that space where rock meets more atmospheric and experimental sounds, creating a distinct mood across their records. Tracks like 'Mares do Ego' show their tendency toward brooding, textured arrangements that supported de Souza's vocal delivery.
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