Eugenio

 Imperceptibly Grant, the melancholy boy a little older than his age, became my “Crock star”: precisely because nothing was more alien to his character than any kind of romanticism or decadent aestheticism.

 I can’t forgive him for leaving just now, now that I was sure I had found the Go-Betweens walking on my same path again, after so many years I had believed they belonged to my (past).

This is a deeply personal and emotional tribute to Grant McLennan, co-founder of The Go-Betweens, highlighting his poetic songwriting and impact on indie rock. The reviewer reflects on discovering the band's profoundly melancholic yet intimate albums and how McLennan's lyrics resonated with his own coming of age. Despite the sadness of McLennan's early death, his music remains a cherished talisman and inspiration. The review mourns the loss of an understated icon who quietly shaped Australian alternative music. Explore the heartfelt legacy of Grant McLennan and The Go-Betweens—listen to their timeless indie rock and poetic songs today.