Going Blind cover

Going Blind

The Go-Betweens · 2000

9 min · 3 tracks · indie rock

Melodic indie rock interwoven with poignant narratives that evoke longing and introspection through jangly guitars and earnest vocals.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Going Blind — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of vulnerability and introspection, featuring a haunting melody that lingers long after listening.
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    Woman Across the Way — This track combines vivid storytelling with jangly instrumentation, highlighting the band's ability to create relatable narratives that resonate deeply.
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    The Locust Girls — With its driving rhythm and evocative lyrics, this song showcases the band's knack for blending urgency with reflective moments, making it a standout.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Going Blind

    The lyrical moment where the perspective shifts from personal reflection to addressing an unseen subject directly creates an intimate tension.

    This choice amplifies the emotional gravity of the song, making the listener feel complicit in the narrator's vulnerability.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Going Blind 2:56
  • 2 Woman Across the Way 2:56
  • 3 The Locust Girls 3:23

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