The Go-Betweens recorded six albums that are among the finest work of the 1980s, earning them a reputation as the ultimate cult band and the lasting esteem of their peers, from R.E.M. to Sleater-Kinney. In 2000 they returned to making records - and received the best reviews of their career.
David Nichols relates their story with wit and verve, and since The Go-Betweens had personalities as well as talent, their biography is compelling reading, not just for committed fans but for anyone interested in the current music scene. I loved this book, raved Jonathan Lethem. How elegant that the dark-horse band lavished with obsessive and loving attention by David Nichols should be the one whose weird and lovely depths can truly sustain and reward it the life-altering Go-Betweens.
By:
David Nichols Imprint: Dennis Jones & Associates Country of Publication: United States Edition: 3rd Dimensions:
Height: 227mm,
Width: 153mm,
Spine: 16mm
Weight: 411g ISBN:9781891241161 ISBN 10: 1891241168 Pages: 288 Publication Date:01 November 2011 Recommended Age: From 14 years Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
David Nichols is a Melbourne-based writer and musician whose work has appeared in magazines ranging from Rolling Stone to Smash Hits and Puncture.