Speed Ballads by Republica - Uhune

ALBUM

While it was released only in the U.K., Republica's sophomore release Speed Ballads exhibits some remarkable growth. Detractors always felt that the band was the commercialization of other similar groups such as Garbage, yet Republica's music has a definite pop leaning that sets them apart from some of their contemporaries. Since Republica is more or less a studio creation -- more about "production" than being a band, really -- it's not surprising that the project employed a team of all-star producers including Alan Winstanley and the Lightning Seeds' Ian Broudie. What resulted was a cycle of ten tracks in an album far more diverse than their debut. While the disco-metal that ruled their first record has been pushed to the back of the mix here -- only some of the songs actually have the same pounding rhythms on the debut -- the songwriting has come exceptionally far. It's especially noticeable on the excellent single "Try Anything," a moving power-ballad that's also awash in beats. Other highlights include the hard-driving "From Rush Hour With Love" and the spacey "Fading of the Man."

1. From Rush Hour With Love

Primary Artist: Republica; Main Performer
Composer: Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney; Composer
Lyricist: Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney; Composer
Producer: Andy Gray
Clive Langer
Ian Stanley
Alan Winstanley; Production

2. Fading Of The Man

Primary Artist: Republica; Main Performer
Composer: Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney; Composer
Lyricist: Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney; Composer
Producer: Andy Gray
Ian Stanley; Production

3. Try Everything

Primary Artist: Republica; Main Performer
Composer: Batson
Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney; Composer
Lyricist: Batson
Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney; Composer
Producer: Andy Gray
Clive Langer
Ian Stanley
Alan Winstanley; Production

5. Faster Faster

Primary Artist: Republica; Main Performer
Composer: Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney; Composer
Lyricist: Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney; Composer
Producer: Clive Langer
Alan Winstanley; Production

7. Millenium

Primary Artist: Republica; Main Performer
Composer: Andrew Todd
Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney; Composer
Lyricist: Andrew Todd
Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney; Composer
Producer: Clive Langer
Alan Winstanley; Production

8. Pretty Girl Hate

Primary Artist: Republica; Main Performer
Composer: Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney; Composer
Lyricist: Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney; Composer
Producer: Andy Gray
Ian Stanley; Production

9. Kung Fu Movies

Primary Artist: Republica; Main Performer
Composer: Carl Smith
Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney; Composer
Lyricist: Carl Smith
Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney; Composer
Producer: Clive Langer
Alan Winstanley; Production

6. Nothing's Feeling New

Primary Artist: Republica; Main Performer
Composer: Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney
Williams; Composer
Lyricist: Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney
Williams; Composer
Producer: Clive Langer
Alan Winstanley; Production

10. Pub Pusher

Primary Artist: Republica; Main Performer
Composer: Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney; Composer
Lyricist: Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney; Composer
Producer: Clive Langer
Alan Winstanley; Production

4. Luxury Cage

Primary Artist: Republica; Main Performer
Composer: Andrew Todd
Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney; Composer
Lyricist: Andrew Todd
Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney; Composer
Producer: Ian Broudie; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

39 minutes and 38 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Dance, Folk, Electronic, Adult Alternative, Alt Dance

Label

Deconstruction

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 2, 1998

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

743216104628