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Retsepti

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Retsepti
რეცეპტი
OriginTbilisi, Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic, Soviet Union (Now Tbilisi, Georgia)
GenresPost-punk, darkwave, alternative rock
Years active1987 (1987)–1992 (1992)
LabelsSupreme Echo, Tian An Men 89
Past membersLado Burduli
Zaza Sakhamberidze
Vova Vardaniani
Kakha Gugushvili "Jozef"
Shalva Khakhanashvili
Sandro Kapanadze "Kirpicha"

Retsepti (Georgian: რეცეპტი) is a Georgian post-punk/dark wave[1] band existed in 1987–1992. It influenced the local music scene and attracted international attention.

History

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By the end of 1980 the rock underground was born in the Georgian SSR, with hard rock being more popular in Kutaisi and post-punk in Tbilisi.[1]

The band Retsepti was founded in 1987 in the capital by its front-man Lado Burduli.[2]

Retsepti released one album and then disbanded.[1]

In 2006, the archival record label Supreme Echo released a compilation of their music[3] as "Anthology Of Georgian Underground: Retsepti 1987-1992".[2]

After the breakup of the band Burduli performed as an actor and TV presenter and was involved in the organization of rock festivals.[4][1]

Line-up

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  • Lado Burduli - Guitar/Vocal;
  • Zaza Sakhamberidze - Guitar/Back Vocal;
  • Vova Vardaniani – Drums;
  • Kakha "Jozef" Gugushvili – Bass;
  • Shalva Khakhanashvili – Piano;
  • Sandro "Kirpicha" Kapanadze – Saxophone

Reception

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In both Bandcamp Daily and Post Pravda Magazine the band was called "legendary" and their music described as "dark".[3][2] Retsepti was called "one of the most influential bands in the Georgian underground" by Polish blog Muzika - Komunika.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Punk Report Z Gruzínska". Muzika-Komunika. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Tskitishvili, Sandro (22 January 2017). "The Light Without A Source: Georgian Underground Music 1987-2003". Post Pravda. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  3. ^ a b "The New New Wave: Punk and Post-Punk in Georgia". Bandcamp Daily. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Ладо Бурдули". Кино-Театр.ру. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
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