Olympian

Gene

Olympian

RELEASED: March 20, 1995
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Haunted by You --:-- 2. Your Love, It Lies --:-- 3. Truth, Rest Your Head --:-- 4. A Car That Sped --:-- 5. Left-Handed --:-- 6. London, Can You Wait? --:-- 7. To the City --:-- 8. Still Can’t Find the Phone --:-- 9. Sleep Well Tonight --:-- 10. Olympian --:-- 11. We’ll Find Our Own Way --:--
Historical Archive
Olympian is the debut studio album by the British alternative rock band Gene, released in 1995. The album features a blend of Britpop and post-punk influences, characterized by its melodic hooks and introspective lyrics. Its sound is often compared to that of contemporaries such as Oasis and Pulp, but with a more somber and reflective tone. The album's themes explore love, loss, and the complexities of modern life, resonating with a generation that was navigating the shifting cultural landscape of the 1990s. Songs like 'Be My Light Be My Guide' and 'Sleep Well Tonight' helped establish Gene as a significant presence in the Britpop movement, and the album holds a lasting legacy within the genre.