Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

IP085BLP

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-05-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

761971508512

Total Cap

Black LP

IP085CLP

Clear

Clear&nbsp;Translucent Vinyl

Extended format: Yes

761971508505

Clear LP

IP085CD

761971508529

IP085SECD

Deluxe Packaging.

761971508574

Artist

Savage Republic

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Independent Project

Savage Republic is an independent band from Los Angeles that was formed in the early 1980s and is still active today. The band was originally named [a916144] but changed its name shortly before releasing their debut album in 1982. Founded by UCLA students Mark Erskine and Bruce Licher, along with Philip Drucker (a.k.a. Jackson Del Rey), Jeff Long, and Robert Loveless, Savage Republic has experienced several lineup changes over the years.

Despite creative tensions leading to a split in 1989-1990, the band reformed in 2002 for a reunion tour and has remained active ever since with a different lineup than the original one. Some of their current members include Mark Erskine on drums, percussion, bongos, and vocals; Jackson Del Rey on vocals, guitar & percussion; Thom Fuhrmann on bass, trombone, keyboards, and vocals; Greg Grunke on guitar, bass, dulcimer, and vocals; Bruce Licher on guitar, bass percussion,and vocals; Jeff Long on vocals,bass & guitar; Robert Loveless on keyboards,bass mandolin,and percussion; Ethan Port on guitars ,percussion ,metal horn,and voice.

Savage Republic's sound can be described as unique blend of post-punk rock infused with experimental elements. Fans of artists such as Colin Newman,Ike Yard,Cabaret Voltaire will appreciate their music style . With decades of

Ever wondered about what seeing a blossoming Savage Republic,
formally known as Africa Corps, up close must have felt like? Africa
Corps Live at The Whisky A Go Go 30th December 1981, is here to take
us right there, fiercely catapulting listeners in front of one of Los Angeles'
most iconic stages, back when a young band of UCLA students (Bruce
Licher, Mark Erskine, Philip Drucker and Jeff Long), was starting to make
its way in the punk underground.

 Their extraordinary first time at the Whisky was recorded on cassette, direct from
the sound board, on December 30th, 1981. We're lucky enough to witness most of
the future 'Tragic Figures' tracks in a process of highly creative gestation, in the
middle of being developed. The original tape has now been remastered by Warren
DeFever (His Name Is Alive) and unearths a most cathartic performance. 

It's hard
to fathom, but the four musicians had only been playing together for about eight
months at that point, mostly rehearsing in the concrete parking garages at UCLA.
Those formative experiences are brilliantly reflected in the sound of Africa
Corps Live at The Whisky A Go Go 30th December 1981, with its hypnotic blend
of industrial and piercing post punk.

Africa Corps Live at The Whisky A Go-Go 30th December 1981

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