Gene Loves Jezebel Releases new album

Gene Loves Jezebel, the band that made others “Jealous” with the album “Kiss of Life” a few years back, is now releasing their newest addition to the alternative music scene, “Heavenly Bodies.” 

The album delivers a psychedelic, yet somewhat soothing blend of music filled with lyrical imagery and the ever-famous permeating wails of frontman Jay Aston. The rest of the band – guitarist James Stevenson, bassist Pete Rizzo and drummer Robert Adam – further contribute their talent to the effervescent collection of songs which celebrate life, love and death in bouts of joy. 

“This is an album that will take people on a little trip – emotionally, spiritually and physically,” explains Aston. “It’s actually a trip into itself.” 

Certainly, the group – who refers to itself as the biggest cult band ever – was on a bit of a trip when I entered their hotel room to talk about their latest creation. As they drank beer and swapped stories about Adam’s life as an exporn star, it became clear that the mood was one of celebration and peace of mind. The group is elated about their new release, and confident that their fans will be as well.

The premier single “Josephina,” a charged musical account of the girl who stole Aston’s heart, is sure to maraud the city’s radio waves and night clubs, while songs such as “Any Anxious Colour” and “Life Without Love” are perfect listening for a drive up Pacific Coast Highway in the midst of a Malibu sunset. 

“Heavenly Bodies” is not only the result of about a year’s worth of work, but also reflects two major changes that the band underwent before recording the new album; firing a manager and drummer and leaving Geffen Records to sign with a smaller label. Adam, who played music with Stevenson in high school, became the new drummer, and their new record company Savage – a division of AMG – allowed the group to cut loose and perform without the limitations of what Aston describes as “a dreaded corporation.” This newfound freedom let the band make the album their own way, and as result it’s their most focused work to date. 

“This album reflects, plain and simple, four people that love playing music together, with no compromises,” say Aston. “Bands always know better than their record companies,” he continues. “Besides, it’s better to fail on your own than to win on their terms.” 

Future plans for the band, who have played at a few AIDS benefits on the East Coast, may include a tour which would begin early next year. There’s even talk about a book, though that would be years from now. Only one thing is for certain, explains Aston; “Gene Loves Jezebel is still growing, and ‘Heavenly Bodies’ is a testament of that.” 

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