![]() Gene Loves Jezebel released two more singles in 1983 before their debut album, Promise, hit number one in the U.K.‘s indie charts. Hawkins also split for a time - replaced by John Murphy and later Steve Goulding - but returned in 1983. Regan left soon after to form All About Eve, leaving Ian Hudson and Michael Aston to alternate on bass until Peter Rizzo joined in 1984. In May 1982, the label released Gene Loves Jezebel’s demo single, “Shavin’ My Neck.” The band then added bassist Julianne Regan and drummer Dick Hawkins. The trio played several live shows and were quickly signed by Situation 2. Though the Astons grew up in Porthcawl, South Wales, they moved to London in 1981 and renamed the goth-influenced group Gene Loves Jezebel. Twin brothers Jay and Michael Aston began playing music in 1980 when they formed Slav Arian with guitarist Ian Hudson and a drum machine. ![]() ![]() The last two albums were originally recorded digitally and analogue masters weren’t available, though the bonus and unreleased tracks have been mastered from analogue where available. Mastering notes – The first three albums have been compiled from the re-masters done for the expanded editions which were all from analogue sources. ![]()
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