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Símios
Símios formed in São Paulo in 1984 with Sérgio Dias on vocals, Carlinhos Brown on guitar, André Jung on bass, and Rodrigo "Animal" Silva on drums. They were...
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Aprendendo a Viver
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Cidade Animal
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Doença
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Dèjá Vu
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Eis a Questão
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Entre os Loucos
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Euforia Etílica
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Fui
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Good Morning Class
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Identidade
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Insônia
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Jogo Santo
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Lado A Lado
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Manifesto Silencioso
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Medo
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O Tempo E O Vento
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Símios formed in São Paulo in 1984 with Sérgio Dias on vocals, Carlinhos Brown on guitar, André Jung on bass, and Rodrigo "Animal" Silva on drums. They were part of the Brazilian punk scene, known for a raw sound and confrontational approach that set them apart from more conventional rock bands at the time.
The song used a derogatory term for gay men as a point of defiance and empowerment, challenging conservative attitudes in late-1980s Brazil. Radio stations refused to play it, and the band faced harassment from conservative groups, but they kept performing it live regardless.
Other songs like "Aprendendo a Viver" and "Cidade Animal" showed their range within punk and alternative rock. They continued recording through the 1990s and 2000s, influencing later Brazilian punk acts with their uncompromising stance and direct lyrics.
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