Republic of Loose

**finlma** · 09/12/2005, 9:37 AM

Having only returned to Ireland in the last few months I've only recently got into the Republic of Loose. I have to say that they are a brilliant band. The most original and refreshing music to come out of Ireland in a long long time.

Looking forward to the new album.

**Drumcondra Red** · 09/12/2005, 5:45 PM

Excellent band, really shine when playing live!!

**M@ttitude** · 10/12/2005, 2:24 AM

Yeah their pretty cool.. Love affair with fm104!

**jorge** · 10/12/2005, 3:14 PM

Very catchy.

**twoenz** · 15/12/2005, 1:35 AM

As pointed out they're a great live band. Seen them supporting the Zutons in Belfast, and then went to see them in Liverpool last year. It was only me and the soundmen, but they still put on a great show.

**Nempton** · 15/12/2005, 6:05 PM

I must be the only who seems to think that they are crap, I've seen them a couple of times now in Limerick and I haven't been impressed once plus the lead singer is nothing more than a kn0b. Now the Zutons are a great band, put on a brilliant show recently in Limerick.

**anto1208** · 16/12/2005, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Nempton

I must be the only who seems to think that they are crap, I've seen them a couple of times now in Limerick and I haven't been impressed once plus the lead singer is nothing more than a kn0b. Now the Zutons are a great band, put on a brilliant show recently in Limerick.

nope your not the only one , ive never thought they were up to much ,poor nerd rip off

**sligoman** · 30/04/2006, 8:26 PM

Are these any good? They are playing in Sligo soon.

**CollegeTillIDie** · 30/04/2006, 9:09 PM

Well their new album is called "Aaaaaaaaaaaaaagh" which at least shows they have a sense of humour. They are influenced by American soul music sort of in the Daryl Hall and John Oates/Average White Band mode. The lead singer may well be a nob , but they are reasonably good in that mode. Whether you like that mode or not is entirely a matter for your own taste!

And yes I know AWB are mostly from Scotland.

**Drumcondra Red** · 01/05/2006, 5:33 PM

Saw them support Ian Brown last night, once again, fcuking deadly!!!

**noby** · 02/05/2006, 7:49 AM

Surely the lead singer being a nob is a prerequisit for any band.

**Risteard** · 02/05/2006, 8:36 AM

Originally Posted by Nempton

I must be the only who seems to think that they are crap, I've seen them a couple of times now in Limerick and I haven't been impressed once plus the lead singer is nothing more than a kn0b. Now the Zutons are a great band, put on a brilliant show recently in Limerick.

So you went to the Zutons/Loose gig in Dolans?
Me too.
Think they're equally good really.
Both have good tunes and while the Zutons may be a bit clean and poppy, the Republic o Loose might be a bit too much of an image.

**finlma** · 02/05/2006, 12:51 PM

The new album is top quality. The best Irish album for a long time.

Him being a nob is all part of the image - leave him to it I say.

They do a great live show too - saw them in Roisin Dubhs lately.

**superfrank** · 26/07/2007, 8:21 PM

I got around to buying the new album and I think it's pretty good. Nice funky grooves mixed with rock, good mix. Your man seems to be a bit annoying but I'd say it's part of the act. Class album and easily the best Irish band in my books.

**TonyD** · 26/07/2007, 9:10 PM

Originally Posted by anto1208

nope your not the only one , ive never thought they were up to much ,poor nerd rip off

Me three. I think they're rubbish, from what I've heard of them. The singer is certainly a tosser, and he can't sing.

**Lionel Ritchie** · 28/07/2007, 4:32 PM

They're really not my thing at all but I do like to see locally produced new independent music doing well here -especially when it's not predicated on UK or other overseas acceptance. I think it shows a maturity and confidence we're not as yet renowned for.