Smack (Brazilian band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1983 in São Paulo, Brazil |
| Defunct | 2015 |
| Headquarters | São Paulo , Brazil |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Smack was a post-punk group originating from São Paulo, Brazil, established in 1983. The band gained recognition for its unpolished and experimental style, drawing inspiration from acts such as Gang of Four, Talking Heads, Os Mutantes, and The Jam.
Although the band dissolved in 1986, they came together again in 2005. Their activities ceased permanently in 2015 after the passing of vocalist Sérgio Pamplona.
History
Formed in São Paulo in 1983, Smack’s lineup included Sandra Coutinho (also associated with Cabine C and Mercenárias), Sérgio "Pamps" Pamplona (previously part of Itamar Assumpção's Isca de Polícia and Kleiderman), Edgard Scandurra (of Ira!), and Thomas Pappon (then a member of Voluntários da Pátria, later joining Fellini). Their first album, Ao Vivo no Mosh (1985), was produced live at Estúdios Mosh without an audience due to financial limitations and was released by the independent label Baratos Afins.
In 1986, Edgard Scandurra departed to concentrate on his work with Ira!, leaving the remaining three members to release their sophomore album, Noite e Dia, also distributed by Baratos Afins. The group disbanded soon after, citing Pamplona’s diminishing enthusiasm, insufficient promotion, and personal challenges as reasons.
Following a 19-year break, Smack reformed without Pappon, who had moved to Europe. Drummer Pitchu Ferraz joined as his replacement. Their tracks "Fora Daqui" and "Mediocridade Afinal" were included in the compilation The Sexual Life of the Savages released by Soul Jazz Records. In 2008, they issued the EP 3 through the Rio de Janeiro-based independent label Midsummer Madness, marking their first new material in over two decades.
The band’s activities concluded definitively on November 5, 2015, following the death of Sérgio Pamplona from cirrhosis at age 62.
Studio albums
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 1985 | Ao Vivo no Mosh
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| 1986 | Noite e Dia
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Extended plays
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 3
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Compilations
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2005 | The Sexual Life of the Savages
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Members
- Sandra Coutinho – bass guitar (1983–1986, 2005–2015)
- Edgard Scandurra – guitar (1983–1986)
- Sérgio "Pamps" Pamplona – vocals and guitar (1983–1986, 2005–2015; deceased 2015)
- Thomas Pappon – drums (1983–1986)
Session/live musicians
- Pitchu Ferraz – drums (2005–2008)