Genres {{indie rock}} Genre Indie rock | Years active 1996-2000 | |
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Past members Elizabeth Elmore
Rachel Switzky Origin Champaign, Illinois, United States (1996) Albums The Glass Intact, Charcoal, Honorable Discharge, School of Hard Knoxx, Sarge, Distant, Sargenetics Members Elizabeth El, Rachel Switzky Record labels Mud Records, Platoon Entertainment, Eight O' One Music, Demon Doll Records, Dead Poets Society Similar The Reputation, K‑Rino, Mr Hyde, Sadat X, Termanology | ||
Sarge was an indie rock band from Champaign, Illinois, in the United States. They released three albums on Mud Records.
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History
The band was formed in 1996. Led by singer/songwriter Elizabeth Elmore, the band did some touring and released their debut album Charcoal on Mud Records. A single from that album, "Dear Josie, Love Robyn," received some exposure and media attention as the band toured the United States.
In 1998, they released a breakthrough record of sorts, The Glass Intact. The album, an emotional, punk rock-style record, began to receive some serious media attention, being reviewed at Salon.com and making Spin's top twenty list in 1998. The album eventually sold nearly 20,000 copies.
In 2000, Sarge split up for reasons unknown, although Elmore denies it was her choice. Bassist Rachel Switzky played bass on and off in different bands, and drummer Chad Romanski continued working with Elmore by playing drums on the debut release of later band, The Reputation. Elmore was able to pull together some rare and unreleased material and create the third and final Sarge album, Distant, from it. Elizabeth Elmore later became a lawyer.
Discography
Sarge released albums on Mud Records, as well as released a number of singles.
Songs
Dear Josie Love RobynCharcoal · 1996
BeguilingThe Glass Intact · 1998
Fast GirlsThe Glass Intact · 1998