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.
Retsepti რეცეპტი | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Tbilisi, Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic, Soviet Union (Now Tbilisi, Georgia) |
| Genres | Post-punk, darkwave, alternative rock |
| Years active | 1987–1992 |
| Labels | Supreme Echo, Tian An Men 89 |
| Past members | Lado Burduli Zaza Sakhamberidze Vova Vardaniani Kakha Gugushvili "Jozef" Shalva Khakhanashvili Sandro Kapanadze "Kirpicha" |
History
editBy 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
edit- Lado Burduli - Guitar/Vocal;
- Zaza Sakhamberidze - Guitar/Back Vocal;
- Vova Vardaniani – Drums;
- Kakha "Jozef" Gugushvili – Bass;
- Shalva Khakhanashvili – Piano;
- Sandro "Kirpicha" Kapanadze – Saxophone
Reception
editIn 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
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Punk Report Z Gruzínska". Muzika-Komunika. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ a b c Tskitishvili, Sandro (22 January 2017). "The Light Without A Source: Georgian Underground Music 1987-2003". Post Pravda. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ a b "The New New Wave: Punk and Post-Punk in Georgia". Bandcamp Daily. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "Ладо Бурдули". Кино-Театр.ру. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
External links
edit- რეცეპტი - ნუ დამტოვებ მარტო (1990) on YouTube