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Brisbane, Australia (1977 – 1989, 2000 – 2006)
1) The Go-Betweens were one of the most internationally influential indie rock bands from Australia, formed by guitarists Robert Forster and Grant McLennan in Brisbane in 1977.
The Go-Betweens were a critically-acclaimed cult act famously summarised by Village Voice critic Robert Christgau thus: “Robert Forster and Grant McLennan are the greatest songwriting partnership working today.”
Early drummers Lissa Ross and Tim Mustapha were followed by Lindy Morrison, who was a constant member through the six albums the band recorded in their first and most prolific era. Robert Vickers made the band a four piece when he joined on bass for the third album - “Spring Hill Fair”. He left following the fifth album, to be replaced by long-time Brisbane muso John Wilsteed. Amanda Brown (violin, oboe and vocals) was the other key member, heavily influencing the Go-Betweens sound on the final two albums in this period.
The Go-Betweens toured overseas numerous times and produced such indie hits as “Cattle and Cane” (1983) and “Streets of Your Town” (1988). After recording six acclaimed albums, Forster and McLennan disbanded The Go-Betweens in December 1989.
Forster and McLennan pursued solo careers throughout the ’90s but were inspired to work together after they were invited by fans at French music magazine Les Inrockuptibles to perform at the magazine’s 10th anniversary.
The Go-Betweens were a critically-acclaimed cult act famously summarised by Village Voice critic Robert Christgau thus: “Robert Forster and Grant McLennan are the greatest songwriting partnership working today.”
Early drummers Lissa Ross and Tim Mustapha were followed by Lindy Morrison, who was a constant member through the six albums the band recorded in their first and most prolific era. Robert Vickers made the band a four piece when he joined on bass for the third album - “Spring Hill Fair”. He left following the fifth album, to be replaced by long-time Brisbane muso John Wilsteed. Amanda Brown (violin, oboe and vocals) was the other key member, heavily influencing the Go-Betweens sound on the final two albums in this period.
The Go-Betweens toured overseas numerous times and produced such indie hits as “Cattle and Cane” (1983) and “Streets of Your Town” (1988). After recording six acclaimed albums, Forster and McLennan disbanded The Go-Betweens in December 1989.
Forster and McLennan pursued solo careers throughout the ’90s but were inspired to work together after they were invited by fans at French music magazine Les Inrockuptibles to perform at the magazine’s 10th anniversary.
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spacemangraig wrote:
oh come on
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interdetka wrote:
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semionato wrote:
they are wonderful.
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prominence_la wrote:
Digging into the Go-Betweens this morning. Pure bliss.
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moonchapter wrote:
great :)
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aFINEmess18 wrote:
Came across Cattle and Cane today and was immediately taken with The Go Betweens.
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dwlx wrote:
@dogstarmusic: I agree, more or less, but realise that without L/McC, there would not have been McL/F.
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dogstarmusic wrote:
It might be a little unkind and a little unwise,but McLennan/Forster were much much better than Lennon/McCartney.
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seyfettinkaya7 wrote:
love goes on !
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massimo35 wrote:
mi sorge un dubbio, ma presero il nome dal film di Losey?
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mispel wrote:
If there was a day on which "Spring Rain" wouldn't make me happy I'd surely die.
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newwavelad wrote:
cult classik
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adamant_cocoon wrote:
Does anyone have the full version of "Heart and Home"? My copy is only 2:37 long.
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KiraSid wrote:
James Pedyu loves it :D
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semionato wrote:
stunned by 16 LOVERS LANE. sultry pop, a bridge between big star and the smiths.
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RonanPoint wrote:
I need two heads.
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tomcbh wrote:
Lovely stuff
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Phlunked wrote:
The photo.. haha. The Pied Piper follows Che Guevara. LOL.
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lee_remick wrote:
The greatest, the greatest, the greatest.
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astarish1 wrote:
round and round up and down. the go between, stunning!
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