Republic of Loose

Infobox musical artist
Name = Republic of Loose


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Origin = Dublin, Ireland
Genre = Rock, Funk
Years_active = 2001–present
Label = Big Cat [UK] Records, Loaded Dice Records
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URL = http://www.republicofloose.com
Current_members = Mick Pyro
Dave Pyro
Benjamin Loose
Brez
Andres
Deco
Past_members = Coz Noleon
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Republic of Loose is an Irish funk rock band.

Musical style and influences

Paul Lester of "The Guardian" described the band as an "Irish OutKast". [http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2007/jul/16/popandrock3] Similarly, band is influenced by numerous American music genres of the twentieth century, and has supported bands such as Alabama 3 and The Thrills. Frontman Mick Pyro defends claims that the band's sound is overtly American by saying "authenticity is a construct, and a bogus construct at that. It was invented by a bunch of wack-jobs in the nineteenth century out of their minds on opium and nature [...] fuck irony and parody, we're going to get to the heart of the music we love".

The band has their own tribute band called "Republic of Luas". [ [http://www.myspace.com/republicofluas MySpace.com - Republic Of Luas - 99 - Garçon - IE - www.myspace.com/republicofluas ] ]

Discography

"This is the Tomb of the Juice" (2004 - 2006)

The band's debut album was released in 2004. This was recorded and co-produced by Gareth Mannix.

"Aaagh!" (2006 - 2008)

Their second album, "Aaagh!" was released on April 7 2006. The album was recorded and co-produced by Gareth Mannix. It debuted at #2 on the Irish charts. Singles "Comeback Girl", "You Know It" and "Shame" are typical of the genre hopping style on display throughout. A double A-Side single featuring "Break" and "The Translation", received airplay in the US and went top 40 in South Africa, where the lyrical content (the song allegedly celebrates unprotected anal sex) caused no small amount of controversy. The song has been banned by a major South African radio station. "Break" features ex-Chicks singer, Isabel Reyes Feeney, on vocals. The live show features Eve-ill Jones on vocals.

"Vol IV: Johnny Pyro and the Dance of Evil" (2008)

On March 27 2008, Republic of Loose announced the tracklist and title for their third album. "" was released on May 2.

In the run-up to the release, Republic of Loose uploaded a song on their MySpace profile each week for fans to download for free.In support of the album the band performed a small national tour, as well as a residency at the Dublin Academy. [cite web|url=http://www.hotpress.com/news/4515755.html|title="Republic Of Loose reveal new album details"|date=2008-03-27|accessdate=2008-03-27|publisher="Hot Press"] They made an appearance on the O2 Stage on the Sunday evening of Oxegen 2008.

Members

Current members

*Mick Pyro - vocals
*Dave Pyro - guitar, vocals
*Benjamin Loose - bass guitar, vocals
*Brez - guitar, vocals, percussion
*Andre Lopes - drums and percussion
*Deco - keyboards

Additional members

*Gargos - percussion
*Orla La - vocals
*Emily Rose - vocals
*Eve Ill Jones - vocals

Previous members

*Coz Noleon - drums and percussion

References

External links

* "' [http://www.republicofloose.com/ Official website of Republic of Loose]
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