Republica - Republica [CD]

<p><strong><em>The latest title on our dedicated 90s imprint 90/9 is a triple-disc Deluxe Edition of the 1996 debut set from trailblazing technopop punk rockers Republica, fronted by the inimitable Saffron. </em></strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>A gold-certified Top Five smash, <em>"Republica"</em> features the knockout one-two punch of &lsquo;Ready to Go&rsquo; (UK #13, US #56) and &lsquo;Drop Dead Gorgeous&rsquo; (UK #7, US #93) alongside the equally assertive dance floor favourites &lsquo;Bloke&rsquo;, &lsquo;Bitch&rsquo; and "Holly&rsquo;. </strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Across three CDs, this Deluxe Edition contains no less than 32 bonus tracks, including Republica&rsquo;s sought-after debut single, &lsquo;Out of This World&rsquo;, which was reworked as the album track &lsquo;Out of the Darkness&rsquo;. </strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Also featured are absolutely all the full-length mixes issued commercially or promotionally for the singles. Sought-after contributions come courtesy of Republica&rsquo;s labelmates Way Out West and Justin Robertson, London clubland legends Fabio Paras and Drum Club, San Francisco electronica pioneers Hardkiss and many more... not to mention a quintessential early credit for the Chemical Brothers. As a listening experience over two decades later, this is a riotous roller-coaster ride through cutting-edge 90s remix culture.</strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Packaged in a 3CD capacity wallet, this release also boasts a 20-page booklet with exclusive new sleeve notes written by Saffron herself, an illustrated discography, additional photos and lyrics.</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Defying categorisation with their punk rock sensibility, sheer pop appeal and impeccable dance floor credentials, Republica nevertheless became darlings of the Britpop era and frontwoman Saffron a striking, scarlet-haired fashion icon. Signed in 1993 to the iconic <em>de</em>construction label, they quickly established a devoted club audience in the UK but broke through three years later with the Stateside success of the indelible crossover anthem &lsquo;Ready to Go&rsquo; and the blistering follow-up &lsquo;Drop Dead Gorgeous&rsquo;. </strong></p> <p><strong>As they put the finishing touches to their long-awaited new studio album, Republica have a string of live dates lined up for 2020, kicking off at the Dome in London on February 8th - coinciding with the release of this Deluxe Edition. They&rsquo;re back - and ready to go!</strong></p>