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Olympian

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Gene's "Olympian", at once chilling, raucous, and ambitious, stands as one of the greatest albums of the 90's. In all honesty, the record does not carry one weak song, although the title track easily dwarves the rest. The B-sides to singles "Haunted By You", "Sleep Well Tonight" and "For The Dead" would be a good investment, as they could also be rated as early Gene classics.

Gene's lyrics are ecstatically profound and well versed. "Car That Sped" was a great empowering song- " You got to do it on your own, I can't help you anymore..." "London, Can you wait?" reverberates echoes of great songwriting bands like The Smith and Suede.
I have listen to this CD over and over again. I have not gotten tired of it yet. Their words are still true today.

This is really a lovely CD. Disregard the Smiths comparisons right now. While the influence is obvious, Gene never sounds derivative--similar they may sound, but you really can't picture Morrissey writing songs like these. There isn't a song here that I don't like, most of them blending indispensable tunes with a genuine poignancy that you don't see much of in modern music. The best songs, I think, are the title track; Truth, Rest Your Head; and A Car that Sped (that rhyme REALLY annoys me), but they're all good. Buy it before it becomes unavailable stateside due to an utter lack of interest on the part of metal-deafened American listeners.

moody english rock done right. yes yes yes...it sounds an awful lot like The Smiths, but by no means is Gene a copycat act. but their influence can be felt within these songs. this cd really sunk it's claws in me when i first heard it and i still love it to this day. Recommended!

Not a bad band by any means Gene,however, never did forge their own identity remaining basically a less inspired version of the Smiths even if "Olympian" wouldn't embarass Morrissey and Marr's album record had it been theirs.The title track,"Left Handed","To the City"and "Haunted by you"are the clear highlights.

Gene's Olympain lives up to it's godly Greek title. Sleep Well Tonight is a haunting and sweetly sorrowful anthem that echoes early Morrissey. This is a wonderful album. It is one of the few titles in my collection that I can play nonstop from track one until the end. Martin Rossiter's voice is smooth and pure. It compliments the flowing and airy tunes of Steve Mason's guitar and the gentle steady rhythm provided by Matt James and Kevin Miles (drums and bass respectively). A moving and emotional album. If you are a fan of Morrissey and the like, this record is for you.

This is one of the best CD's i've heard in the last 20 years! Gene 'Olympian' is a great release through and through! Very Brit-pop with layered guitars and crooning, emotive vocals! At times beautiful and pensive, and often brooding yet melodic, these are quality, crafty tunes to the max! Memorable and catchy stuff!

This is one of the best CD's i've heard in the last 20 years! Gene 'Olympian' is a great release through and through! Very Brit-pop with layered guitars and crooning, emotive vocals! At times beautiful and pensive, and often brooding yet melodic, these are quality, crafty tunes to the max! Memorable and catchy stuff!

This is such a great CD with so many musical influences evident. Rossiter is a stroppy, moody god who will woo and rock you at the same time. This album prompted me to but everything else Gene has released and I'm never dissapointed.

I purchased Olympian several years ago after hearing Sleep Well Tonight from a compilation by Huh magazine. Ever since, I have loved Gene. This album combines catchy tunes with dramatic instrumentation. I would recommend this album to anyone. Some of the best songs, in my opinion, are Haunted by You, Left Handed, Still Can't Find the Phone, and my favorite, Sleep Well Tonight. If you have not bought this album, it can be found at a few record stores, or order it. It is well worth your money.