Vítor Ac is a Portuguese musician who formed a band under his own name in 2007 with bassist Pedro Silva and drummer Ricardo Martins. They released their self-titled debut album in 2010. The group's sound pulls from a mix of classic rock, jazz, and Brazilian bossa nova, which gives songs like 'Ascendente Escorpiao' and 'Alright' a particular texture.
Their 2011 single 'Ascendente Escorpiao' drew attention for its lyrical themes, which some listeners found dark. Vítor Ac described the work as dealing with the human condition. The band followed it with albums like 'Máquina de Viver' in 2014 and 'Terra' in 2018.
Other tracks in their catalog, such as 'Ansiedade' and 'Cegos', continue in a similar vein of introspective, guitar-based alternative music. They've maintained a steady output from Lisbon without much shift in their core approach.
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