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To Force a Fate
Reputation
To Force a Fate
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
 
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Elizabeth Elmore made a substantial mark on the American indie rock scene in the late 90's. Her former band, Sarge, exploded with a barrage of press coverage and fanatic fandom, not only dominating the indie press circuit ...  more »

     
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All Artists: Reputation
Title: To Force a Fate
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Lookout Records
Release Date: 4/20/2004
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
Styles: Hardcore & Punk, Indie & Lo-Fi
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 763361930422, 803680447307

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Elizabeth Elmore made a substantial mark on the American indie rock scene in the late 90's. Her former band, Sarge, exploded with a barrage of press coverage and fanatic fandom, not only dominating the indie press circuit but appearing everywhere from Rolling Stone (named "Hot Band" in 98's "Hot Issue") and Spin to Playboy and Interview. Elmore wasonly 22 at the time and, in her own words, "had no clue what to think." The attention was well deserved. Sarge played fast power pop with scathingly honest vocals, and Elizabeth never pulled a punch or hesitated to speak her mind. Then, at the height of their popularity, they quietly disbanded in December 1999. Elizabeth entered Northwestern Law School, began touring simply under the name "Elizabeth Elmore," released a split single with Hey Mercedes / Braid's Bob Nanna, found permanent members, then christened the band with the moniker they found most fitting - The Reputation. Rounding out the band are Joel Root (bass)! , a current member of Chicago avant-jazz group Andiamo, Sean Hulet (guitar), formerly of Moreno, and drummer Steve Van Horn. Elmore's music draws its influence from a wide, and seemingly unassociated, variety of sources - Washington DC post-hardcore, alt-country, 70's singer/songwriters, indie rock, and her own favorites from childhood. Whatever the source, The Reputation takes considerable leaps and bounds in Elmore's songwriting abilities. A focused, concise, and -dare we say it? - mature pop sound.

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Same As It Ever Was, and That's a Good Thing
WrtnWrd | Northridge, CA USA | 07/15/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)

"There's no sophomore slump with The Reputation's To Force a Fate. Fronted by Elizabeth Elmore (previously of Sarge) and assisted by a trio of able gentlemen (Joel Root, Sean Hulet, and Steve VanHorn), To Force a Fate is ten more songs that dissect the ups and downs of modern love, or sex, or some combination of both. Elmore has always known her likes and dislikes; she pulls no punches and would never resort to a cliché like the one I just used! Her thin voice holds up against sui generis rock and sets her words up for major impact, which takes a few plays to sink in. Elmore's songs, with Sarge and The Reputation, feel unassuming upon contact. And then: whomp. "Let This Rest" is what happens after she's tired of the fighting. "Follow-Through Time" takes bad choices to a new level. And "Some Senseless Day" might be the sequel to Talking Heads' "Once in a Lifetime", where the passage of time strips all illusions beyond the reach of denial. Same as it ever was, indeed."
Why isn't this band better known?
priusmobile | 09/06/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)

"With all the hype that the latest New Pornographers CD is getting, I need to stand up and shout about The Reputation's CD, "To Force a Fate". Elizabeth Elmore, lead singer of The Reputation, is at least as interesting a singer as New Porno's Neko Case. And the songs here are more interesting and varied, with better hooks. The songs alternate between rocking power pop tunes, and some lovely mid-tempo ballads ("The Lasting Effects" is particularly haunting and melodic).



I think it was one of the best power pop CD's of 2004. So why is there only one other review on Amazon? Perhaps it's because they're on a small label (Lookout?), or perhaps it's the band's name -- The Reputation. Huh? Sounds like the name of a corporation, or a bad movie title. If you dig New Pornos, try this CD."