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Sleepers
Sleepers formed in Lisbon in the early 2000s around vocalist Paulo Gonzo and guitarist Luís Ferreira. They started playing small venues and self-funding...
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Sleepers formed in Lisbon in the early 2000s around vocalist Paulo Gonzo and guitarist Luís Ferreira. They started playing small venues and self-funding recordings, working through the usual early struggles of a new band. Their sound settled into something introspective and melancholic, which drew a dedicated following even as it divided some critics.
In 2005, the song 'Ilusões' broke through to wider recognition. It became a radio staple in Portugal, and the album of the same name followed. Other songs like 'O Teu Futuro É Incerto' and 'Tentativas' carried a similar emotional weight. The lineup stabilized with João Cunha on bass and Bernardo Couto on drums.
They released several albums after that, including 'Entre Nós' in 2008 and 'O Tempo' in 2012. Their music, built on Gonzo's vocals and Ferreira's guitar work, maintained a consistent mood. It's the kind of sound that finds its audience and holds onto them.
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