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Libertine
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Libertine
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
 
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All Artists: Gene
Title: Libertine
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Reincarnate Music
Original Release Date: 1/1/2001
Re-Release Date: 8/6/2002
Album Type: Original recording reissued
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
Style: British Alternative
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 5030094066823, 801190104925, 766488193121

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As good as it gets
Tyro | Brooklyn, New York USA | 01/09/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I loved Gene's first album, "Olympian." Every article ever written about them mentions the fact that they were often compared to the Smiths. The comparison threatened to sink them, the way the Pulp comparison sank Rialto. So they changed their style - less witty, more personal (and somewhat weepy) at first, then more political. I kept wishing they would go back to the biting, self-mocking lyrics of their early stuff. Saying that Gene are like the Smiths is... a great, great compliment! This album combines the personal lyrics with the wit and ditches the politics. Best of all, Martin Rossiter's songwriting skills are at their peak here. Songs like "Does He Have a Name?", "A Simple Request," "We'll Get What We Deserve" will follow you down the street after one listen. And you'll recite the clever lyrics to yourself. But the real prize here is "Let Me Move On," Gene's best-ever single, probably one of the best Britpop singles period. In fact, it hasn't been released as a single in England yet, and is upcoming here. It is shimmering pop, with heart-tugging lyrics. If you like Britpop, buy this. You'll thank me."
GENE, its good to know you!
martin | burbs of Seattle | 09/05/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Just popped the Libertine CD into the player. Had the luck to see Gene live at Bumbershoot, in Seattle over the labor day weekend. They played in the EMP Sky Church! Until now, I had not known that Gene existed- a shame, because their current album is super, and they gave a great concert. It has been said that Rossiter is compareable to Morrissey. I'm a fan of Morrissey, and I believe each has its own merit. Rossiter holds his own and Gene comes off with very strong song writing and sense of maturity. If you have the chance, go see Gene in concert- you won't be disappointed. I will be checking out their previous albums to Libertine. Gene was a sweet find to me!"
Sorry to say, but this is one of my favorites
C. brown | 01/26/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"at first, yeah i have to agree that i didn't like this cd. then i listened to it a couple of times and i really began to enjoy it. i put it up there with my all time favorites. actually, gene can't do wrong in my eyes and i am sad that they aren't together anymore. i will say that i am fortunate that i saw them perform as many times as i did and hung out with them. give the album a shot.. listen more than once and you'll love it too!"