Speed Ballads by Republica - DeepRiffs

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."
© Jason Damas /TiVo

1. From Rush Hour With Love

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

2. Fading Of The Man

Vocals: Republica; Performer
Primary Artist: Republica; Main Performer
Composer: Jonny Male
Tim Dorney
Saffron; Composer
Lyricist: Jonny Male
Tim Dorney
Saffron; Composer
Engineer: Brian Pugsley; Production
Mixing Engineer: Ross Cullum; Production
Producer: Ian Stanley
Andy Gray; Production

3. Try Everything

Vocals: Republica; Performer
Primary Artist: Republica; Main Performer
Composer: Batson
Tim Dorney
Saffron
Jonny Male; Composer
Lyricist: Batson
Tim Dorney
Saffron
Jonny Male; Composer
Engineer: Brian Pugsley; Production
Mixing Engineer: Ross Cullum; Production
Producer: Clive Langer
Andy Gray
Ian Stanley
Alan Winstanley; Production

4. Luxury Cage

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

5. Faster Faster

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

6. Nothing's Feeling New

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

7. Millenium

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

8. Pretty Girl Hate

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

9. Kung Fu Movies

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

10. Pub Pusher

Vocals: Republica; Performer
Primary Artist: Republica; Main Performer
Composer: Jonny Male
Saffron
Tim Dorney; Composer
Lyricist: Saffron
Jonny Male
Tim Dorney; Composer
Engineer: Brian Pugsley; Production
Mixing Engineer: Clive Langer
Alan Winstanley; Production
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Clive Langer; 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 1417x1417 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

4/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Electronic, Adult Alternative, Alt Dance

Label

Deconstruction

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 31, 1998

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

888880769084