Tragic Figures (1982)
This is the first LP of the LA based no-wave/ industrial/ punk band fronted by Bruce Licher. They had numerous lineup changes and their shows often utilized handmade percussion instruments (pieces of metal, garbage cans, etc). They play droney melodies supported by tribal like repetitive percussive rhythms. Bruce Licher released the Independent Project label. Most of the albums he released were hand letterpressed and numbered. The artwork for his records is always great.
Ceremonial + Trudge (1985)
This album is the follow up LP to Tragic Figures. The songs on this album continue the general feel and many people believe it to be a stronger, more accessible album. I picked up all of the Savage Republic albums at a single store in San Francisco- great find! These guys were said to have influenced Godspeed You! Black Emperor- not the easies connection, but it comes out at times.
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oh sweet, thanks for Tragic Figures! That record is straight-up burning man, haha. i think its primarily that trebly, reverb-drenched soaring guitar tone that can best link SR to Godspeed. Ceremonial/Trudge has a song called "year in exile" which is pretty epic. it also has "walking backwards" which is one of my faves by them. these guys started touring recently, saw them in pgh like a year or two ago... :)
mc
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