Gene

 

Artist:   Gene

Origin:  London, England

Genre:  Alternative Rock,  Britpop, Indie Rock, Alternative Pop

Original line-up:

Martin Rossiter:  Vocals, Keyboards

Steve Mason:  Guitar

Kevin Miles:  Bass

Matt James;  Drums

Gene were a British Rock Band from London, formed in 1993, they were popularly labelled as a Britpop band and often drew comparisons to The Smiths.  The band's music was influenced by The Jam,  The Smiths, The Style Council and The Clash.

Title:   Yours For The Taking - The Best Of (180 Gram Blue Vinyl)  (2020)

Genre:  Alternative Rock,  Britpop, Indie Rock, Alternative Pop

Label:  Demon Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  For The Dead

 2.  Be My Light, Be My Guide

 3.  I Can't Help Myself  

 4.  This Is Not My Crime

 5.  Sleep Well Tonight

 6.  Haunted By You

Side B:

 1.  London, Can You Wait?

 2.  Olympian

 3.  Fighting Fit

 4.  We Could Be Kings

 5.  Where Are They Now?

 6.  Long Sleeves For The Summer

LP 2:

Side C:

 1.  Speak To Me Someone

 2.  As Good As It Gets

 3.  Fill Her Up

 4.  You'll Never Walk Again

 5.  Stop

Side D:

 1.  Is It Over?

 2.  Yours For The Taking

 3.  O Lover

 4.  Somewhere In The World

 5.  Let Me Move On (Long Version)

Yours For The Taking - The Best Of is the celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the debut album by Gene, released on August 21, 2020 by Demon Records.  This is the definitive Best of Gene Compilation, 22 tracks on 2 LP 180 Gram Heavyweight Blue Vinyl.