Universal formed in Brazil during the 1970s with Tuca Fernandes, Liminha, Claudio Venturini, and Arnaldo Baptista. Their first album came out in 1976, and they followed it with records like 'Ex-Machina' and 'Transversal do Tempo' over the next several years.
Their song 'Jesus Cristo (Não Quero Mais Voltar)' drew attention in 1977, with some listeners finding its lyrics provocative. The band's music pulled from Brazilian rhythms and progressive rock, and they also worked with elements of MPB and reggae.
They recorded tracks like 'Se Mais Eu Pudesse' and 'São Tantas Coisas', and their sound shifted some as they went along, touching on electronic textures later on. The group's lineup included Fernandes on vocals and guitar, with Liminha handling guitar and keyboards.
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