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Originally released in 1986<\/strong>, Discover<\/em><\/strong> marked the defining moment in GENE LOVES JEZEBEL’s<\/strong> career.<\/p>\n It was the album that introduced the Aston brothers’ band to a much wider international audience, successfully blending their gothic origins with a more melodic, guitar-driven sound that would become their signature during the second half of the decade.<\/p>\n To celebrate the album’s 40th anniversary<\/strong>, Beggars Banquet Records<\/strong> has issued a newly expanded edition featuring a fresh remaster, revised artwork, and a valuable bonus recording. Alongside the original studio album comes “Glad To Be Alive,”<\/strong> a live performance captured at Rock City in Nottingham during the band’s 1986 tour<\/strong>, offering a powerful snapshot of Gene Loves Jezebel at the height of their early success. The concert recording perfectly complements the polished studio material with a more energetic and spontaneous performance.<\/p>\n The original album has been newly remastered by Henry Rudkins<\/strong> at AIR Studios<\/strong>, bringing greater clarity and depth while preserving the warm analog character of the original recordings. The updated presentation makes this anniversary edition the definitive version of one of the band’s most important releases.<\/p>\n Discover<\/em> remains a fascinating blend of styles. While the album clearly embraces the larger, arena-ready production that dominated the mid-1980s, it never abandons the atmospheric post-punk and gothic textures that had defined the group’s earlier work. This unique combination helped Gene Loves Jezebel stand apart from many of their contemporaries.<\/p>\n The album’s best-known track, “Desire,”<\/strong> became the band’s breakthrough anthem. Built around infectious guitar riffs, dramatic vocals, and an instantly memorable chorus, the song perfectly captured the group’s transition toward a more accessible melodic rock sound without sacrificing their distinctive identity. Different editions of the original release featured alternate versions of the track, reflecting the lineup change that brought guitarist James Stevenson<\/strong> into the band.<\/p>\n Stevenson’s arrival proved to be a turning point. Coming from a stronger hard rock background before later joining The Cult<\/strong>, he injected the music with sharper guitar work and a broader melodic approach. His playing expanded the band’s sound while still respecting the darker atmosphere established during their earlier gothic period.<\/p>\n The recording sessions themselves were far from straightforward. Producer Gary Lyons<\/strong> was forced to leave the project after suffering a heart attack, leaving engineer Mike Dearnley<\/strong> to complete the album. Despite those unexpected circumstances, the finished record feels remarkably cohesive, balancing shimmering production with powerful guitars and emotional songwriting.<\/p>\n Stevenson’s contributions shine throughout the album, alternating between bright melodic hooks and darker, moodier textures. Songs such as “A White Horse”<\/strong> reveal the band’s lingering gothic influences, while the heavier guitar arrangements point toward the more rock-oriented direction they would continue to explore.<\/p>\n Among the album’s finest moments is “Beyond Doubt,”<\/strong> an atmospheric composition that evolved from an earlier instrumental piece. Delicate guitar melodies, haunting vocals, and beautifully layered harmonies create one of the most emotionally powerful performances on the record. In contrast, energetic tracks like “Heartache,” “Sweetest Thing,”<\/strong> and “Desire”<\/strong> provide some of the album’s most immediate and memorable rock moments.<\/p>\n The accompanying live recording from Rock City, Nottingham<\/strong>, captures the band in outstanding form during the original Discover<\/em> tour. The performances are raw, energetic, and full of youthful confidence, highlighting just how exciting Gene Loves Jezebel had become as a live act during this period.<\/p>\n Four decades later, Discover<\/em> remains one of the standout releases of the mid-’80s alternative rock scene\u2014a record where gothic atmosphere, melodic pop, post-punk textures, and arena rock coexist naturally. This expanded anniversary edition finally gives the album the presentation it has long deserved.<\/p>\n Highly Recommended.<\/strong><\/p>\n Discover (Remastered 2026): Glad To Be Alive (Live in Nottingham): Vocals \u2013 Jay Aston, Michael Aston MP3<\/a> FLAC<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Originally released in 1986<\/strong>, Discover<\/em><\/strong> marked the defining moment in GENE LOVES JEZEBEL’s<\/strong> career.<\/p>\n It was the album that introduced the Aston brothers’ band to a much wider international audience, successfully blending their gothic origins with a more melodic, guitar-driven sound that would become their signature during the second half of the decade.<\/p>\n
\n01 \u2013 Heartache (2026 Remaster)
\n02 \u2013 Over the Rooftops (2026 Remaster)
\n03 \u2013 Kick (2026 Remaster)
\n04 \u2013 A White Horse (2026 Remaster)
\n05 \u2013 Wait and See (2026 Remaster)
\n06 \u2013 Desire (Come and Get It) (2026 Remaster)
\n07 \u2013 Beyond Doubt (2026 Remaster)
\n08 \u2013 Sweetest Thing (2026 Remaster)
\n09 \u2013 Maid of Sker (2026 Remaster)
\n10 \u2013 Brand New Moon (2026 Remaster)<\/p>\n
\n01 \u2013 Upstairs (Live in Nottingham)
\n02 \u2013 Heartache (Live in Nottingham)
\n03 \u2013 Shame (Live in Nottingham)
\n04 \u2013 Over the Rooftops (Live in Nottingham)
\n05 \u2013 The Rhino Plasty (Live in Nottingham)
\n06 \u2013 Stephen (Live in Nottingham)
\n07 \u2013 Shower Me with Brittle Punches (Live in Nottingham)
\n08 \u2013 The Immigrant (Live in Nottingham)
\n09 \u2013 Cow (Live in Nottingham)
\n10 \u2013 Worth Waiting For (Live in Nottingham)
\n11 \u2013 Bruises (Live in Nottingham)
\n12 \u2013 Desire (Live in Nottingham)
\n13 \u2013 Always a Flame (Live in Nottingham)
\n14 \u2013 Pop Tarantula (Live in Nottingham)
\n15 \u2013 Psycho 2 (Live in Nottingham)
\n16 \u2013 Sweetest Thing (Live in Nottingham)
\n17 \u2013 Punch Drunk (Live in Nottingham)<\/p>\n
\nGuitar, Keyboards \u2013 James Stevenson
\nBass, Piano \u2013 Peter Rizzo
\nDrums \u2013 Marcus Gilvear<\/p>\n<\/p>\nGENE LOVES JEZEBEL \u2013 Discover (40th Anniversary Expanded Edition)<\/em> (Remastered 2026)<\/h3>\n