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THE REVIEW
Spring Rain!
Liberty Belle And The Black Diamond Express is the fourth work by The Go-Betweens, an album that once again opens new horizons for the Australian band. With this album, Forster and McLennan come closer than ever before to the roots of American music. The sound becomes more open, and the arrangements, although more sumptuous than in the past, are also rural and pastoral at the same time.
Like all the works by The Go-Betweens, this one does not lack in being pleasantly delightful, warm, and enveloping.
Forster and Mclennan offer us some truly spectacular ballads like the opening track Spring Rain (halfway between Fogerty and Morrissey) or the ironic Head Full Of Steam (here we are in Byrne’s territory) and the lovely melancholy of Bow Down, the blistering rock-pop of In The Core Of The Flame, and the tender and poignant Apology Accepted.
Overall, a very pleasant album that with each listen keeps its main qualities intact.
Liberty Belle And The Black Diamond Express is a work that will always remain fresh, exciting, and surprising like spring rain.
Falling down like sheets
Coming down like love
Falling at my feet
Spring Rain
(from Spring Rain by Forster/Mclennan)
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Liberty Belle And The Black Diamond Express is The Go-Betweens' fourth album, showcasing a fresh sound influenced by American roots. The arrangements blend sumptuous, rural, and pastoral elements, creating warm and enveloping melodies. Standout tracks like Spring Rain and Head Full Of Steam highlight the band's evolving style. The album remains exciting and fresh with every listen.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
The Go-Betweens
The Go-Betweens were an Australian indie rock band formed in Brisbane by Robert Forster and Grant McLennan. Celebrated for literate songwriting and jangling guitar pop, they issued classic 1980s albums and reunited for acclaimed 2000s records. The band ended after McLennan’s death on 6 May 2006.07 Reviews
