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The Go-Betweens
The Go-Betweens formed in Brisbane, Australia in 1977 around the songwriting partnership of Robert Forster and Grant McLennan. Their debut album 'Send Me a...
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All About Strength
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As Long As That
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Before Hollywood
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Born To A Family
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Bow Down
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By Chance
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Five Words
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Going Blind
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Hold Your Horses
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Hope Then Strife
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In The Core Of A Flame
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Little Joe
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Love Goes On!
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Man O'sand To Girl O'sea
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Midnight To Neon
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Obsession With You
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The Go-Betweens formed in Brisbane, Australia in 1977 around the songwriting partnership of Robert Forster and Grant McLennan. Their debut album 'Send Me a Lullaby' came out in 1982, establishing a sound built on jangly guitars and harmonies. In the mid-1980s they moved to London and signed with Creation Records, releasing albums like 'Liberty Belle and the Black Diamond Express' in 1986 and '16 Lovers Lane' in 1988.
Their songs often dealt with love and loss through introspective lyrics. 'Finding You' from 1990 became one of their most recognized tracks, alongside 'Streets Of Your Town' and 'Love Goes On!' Forster's writing in particular was noted for its literary quality and emotional weight.
Despite critical appreciation, commercial success remained limited throughout their active years. The band's work maintained a consistent focus on craft over broader popularity, with Forster and McLennan's partnership at the center of their output until McLennan's death in 2006.
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