Almost 20 years after their last studio recording, São Paulo's alternative rock band 26 Fingerprints is back with a touching acoustic cover of their original composition, "Superhero." This release is the sound of making amends with history, an emotional, hushed apology note to wherever they used to call home. "Superhero - Acoustic" is not just about turning down the volume knob or embracing unplugged memories. It marks the beginning of something much bigger for the band, a deliberate exploration of their early recordings as they delve into music that has helped shape them and breathed new life into songs that have grown over time. It's a resurrection not only of sound but also of spirit.
26 Fingerprints, initially incepted in early 2000, was the result of São Paulo's Alternative underground noise scene. Mixing influences such as hard rock, grunge, and alternative metal, the band (Enrico Minelli - voc/Adriano Chiappetta-guit/Guilherme Chiappetta-bass/Vicente Rufino-drums) was formed with a gritty, emotive sound rooted in fierce independence. They self-recorded an album and made a name for themselves playing area clubs that rewarded raw authenticity. Fast forward to today, and "Superhero – Acoustic" comes with a new energy. The heavy riffs give way to gentle guitar strums.
What once popped and sizzled now simmers contemplatively. The lyrics pack even more of a punch, stripped down by the minimalist production that really puts the openness in those vocals front and center. For those who have been fans for years, this version serves as a poignant reminder of why the band was so magnetic in the first place. For listeners, it is an invitation, a glimpse at the emotional heart beneath all the distortion and drums. This is the sound of five musicians who have found themselves again, and in doing so, are rediscovering their love for what they create. "Superhero - Acoustic" is a rebirth, understated, unvarnished, and heartfelt. As they prepare to rework additional material from their early years, 26 Fingerprints is building up, one song at a time.