Uns e Outros

Uns e Outros formed in Lisbon in 1977, a group of teenagers who started playing punk when Portugal was still shaking off its authoritarian past. The original lineup included Zé Pedro on vocals, Rui Pregal da Cunha on guitar, Nuno Pestana on bass, and Pedro Ayres Magalhães on drums. They took cues from the raw energy of bands like the Sex Pistols and the Clash, but they were writing about their own country's situation.

Their first single, "Carta aos Missionários," came out in 1978 and immediately caused trouble. The lyrics took aim at Portugal's religious and political establishment, and the authorities weren't happy about it. That song became an anthem for a lot of young people who felt disconnected from the country's recent history. They followed it with albums like "Uns e Outros" in 1980 and "Coisas do Meu País" in 1982.

Their sound was straightforward punk with distorted guitars and driving rhythms, but they sometimes worked Portuguese folk elements into the mix. Songs like "O Cristo Da Parede," "Os Dias Passam," and "Antes Que o Relogio Pare" show that blend of aggression and local reference. They played live often, and a 1979 concert recording was released as "Ao Vivo no Rock Rendez-Vous."

The band faced censorship and performance bans at times, including a year-long prohibition from playing in Portugal after a 1981 show in Coimbra. They kept recording through the mid-80s with "Mundo Interior" in 1985, but the original lineup didn't last much beyond that period.