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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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