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Before Hollywood

The Go-Betweens · 1983

39 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

Melodic indie rock intertwines with introspective lyrics, capturing the nuances of everyday life and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic progressions throughout
  • introspective reflections on life
  • for afternoon listening
  • short tracks with thoughtful lyrics

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer lengthy immersive pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 1, 1983, 'Before Hollywood' is The Go-Betweens' second album, following their debut 'Send Me a Lullaby.' At this point in their career, the band was beginning to solidify their sound and identity within the burgeoning Australian indie rock scene, gaining recognition for their literate songwriting and jangly guitars.
Stylistic neighbors
The Bats· The Church· The Feelies

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 A Bad Debt Follows You 2:26
  • 2 Two Steps Step Out 3:29
  • 3 Before Hollywood 3:45
  • 4 Dusty in Here 4:10
  • 5 Ask 5:19
  • 6 Cattle and Cane 4:21
  • 7 By Chance 2:20
  • 8 As Long as That 5:26
  • 9 On My Block 3:50
  • 10 That Way 4:09

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