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Republica were an England|English musical band|band formed in 1994. The height of their popularity spanned from 1996 to 1998. The Republica sound was described by the band as "techno-Pop music|pop punk rock", although ''Melody Maker'' took to calling it "electronica", a label which stuck as a genre category.
History
Republica was started by former Flowered Up keyboardist Tim Dorney and Andy Todd, and quickly came to popular attention with their debut single "Ready to Go" and its follow-up "Drop Dead Gorgeous". The lead singer, Saffron (singer)|Saffron, was previously a lead vocalist on N-Joi's rave crossover pop hit, "Anthem", in 1990.
The band's Republica (album)|self-titled debut album was released in July 1996 and reached #4 in the album charts. However, their follow-up 1998 album ''Speed Ballads'' and its lead single ''From Rush Hour With Love'' only reached #37 and #20 respectively. The group are rumoured to have dissolved shortly afterwards but have never officially stated this. The last message to fans in late 1999 via their official website stated "Republica are not recording at this time".
The band suffered when their label, Deconstruction Records, folded shortly after the release of Speed Ballads. Deconstruction's back catalogue was swallowed up by BMG, who released a ''Best Of'' Album. On findin... read all