Teaser

Teaser formed in São Paulo in the mid-1980s with vocalist Toninho Horta, guitarist Sérgio Reis, bassist Renato Martins, and drummer Chacal. Their sound mixed samba, rock, and pop, which felt different from what was happening in the mainstream at the time. They built a following that appreciated their approach.

In 1989, they released the album "Duplo Sentido," and the title track became their most recognizable song. The lyrics had that ambiguous quality the band became known for, hinting at love and betrayal without spelling everything out. Other songs like "Quando Não Resta Mais Ninguém" and "Start Line" show the same tendency toward layered meaning in their writing.

Their music sometimes ran into trouble with more conservative listeners, and they faced accusations of obscenity for some of their lyrics. They kept making records anyway, putting out albums like "A Noite dos Carnavais" in 1986 and "Santo de Casa" as recently as 2018. The lineup changed over time, with Horta remaining the consistent voice, and they worked with musicians like Gilberto Gil and Rita Lee.