Olympian [Indie Exclusive Clear Vinyl]

by Gene

Overview

Kicking off with the sprightly "Haunted by You," Olympian immediately conjures images of the Smiths, particularly "This Charming Man." Martin Rossiter's voice also sways like Morrissey, yet his band plays their songs as if they were hard rockers, bringing a desperate edge to their best material. Most of Olympian's finest moments were singles -- aside from "Haunted by You," the epic sweep of "Sleep Well Tonight" and the gentle urgency of the title track form the heart of the album; two other singles were added to the American version, including the stellar "Be My Light, Be My Guide." While Gene manages to carve out an identity indebted to the Smiths but not dominated by them, they also fail to produce an album of consistently compelling material -- considering that it's a debut album, that's not a fatal flaw. And Gene's best material shows they are capable of transcending their influences. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	12/03/2021
Label:	Demon Records
UPC:	5014797904514

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Gene   Primary Artist
Sian Bell   Cello
Steve Mason   Guitar
Jocelyn Pook   Viola
Jules Singleton   Violin
Matt James   Drums,Percussion
Martin Rossiter   Vocals,Keyboards
Kevin Miles   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Sonia Slany   Violin

Technical Credits

Steve Mason   Composer
Pete Thomas   String Arrangements
Phil Vinall   Producer
Pete Hofmann   Engineer
Matt James   Composer
Andy Vella   Design
Kevin Westenberg   Photography
Martin Rossiter   Composer
Kevin Miles   Composer
Miti Adhikari   Producer