Sarge was an

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band from

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, in the

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. They released three albums on

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About

Sarge was formed in

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by singer-songwriter,

Elizabeth Elmore Elizabeth Elmore (born April 30, 1976) is an American singer-songwriter and lawyer who has worked with the rock bands The Reputation and Sarge. Career and education Elmore formed Sarge in the Chicago area in 1996, and the band broke up in 199 ...

and bassist, Rachel Switzky. They later recruited a drummer, Chad Romanski. A second guitarist, Pat Cramer, volunteered to work for the band later. The band's first gig was at the Blind Pig in January 1996. The band was considered " punk rock" and called "thoroughly solid" by ''

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''. In 1999, the ''

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'' called the band a "well-honed pop group." The band broke up in 1999 when Elmore returned to law school.

Discography

Sarge released albums on Mud Records, as well as released a number of singles. ;Albums *''

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'' (CD/LP) – Mud Records (1996) *'' The Glass Intact'' (CD/LP) – Mud Records (1998) *'' Distant'' (CD) – Mud Records (2000) ;Singles *"Dear Josie, Love Robyn"/"The Last Boy" (7") – Mud Records (1996) *"Stall"/" Time After Time" (7") – Mud Records (1997)

References

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