I must confess that I've never heard this album before, or for that matter, any of the other albums by this Brisbane formed band. When an album is recommended to me by someone who's musical opinion I respect however, I am eager to dive in. Thus is the case with The Friends of Rachel Worth by The Go-Betweens. Although I now have the album in my possession, I am holding off listening to it until the 15th of October when "Album Night" kicks off for its 14th installment. It's often nice to have something to look forward to, isn't it?
Performing some basic research, primarily to satisfy my curiosity, has left me intrigued as to what I will find on this album. From a chronological standpoint this album comes 12 years after their previous effort. Reunited after splitting up and pursuing solo careers, The Friends of Rachel Worth (released in September 2000), must be a fascinating reunion of previous bandmates who have had more than a decade to mature and hone their crafts. To reunite after such a break is, if nothing else, a compelling story in its own right. And there must have been positive factors encouraging such a project to come together, presumably both by creators and fans. So I guess you could say I have some pretty loft expectations for this record. I don't think it will disappoint me. And what really fascinates me is the fact that it will be something totally new to me. In what way it will impress me is yet to be determined. But therein lies the excitement!
Whether or not you've heard this album before, I hope you can join me on Wednesday, October 15 for The Friends of Rachel Worth by The Go-Betweens. Happy listening!
Performing some basic research, primarily to satisfy my curiosity, has left me intrigued as to what I will find on this album. From a chronological standpoint this album comes 12 years after their previous effort. Reunited after splitting up and pursuing solo careers, The Friends of Rachel Worth (released in September 2000), must be a fascinating reunion of previous bandmates who have had more than a decade to mature and hone their crafts. To reunite after such a break is, if nothing else, a compelling story in its own right. And there must have been positive factors encouraging such a project to come together, presumably both by creators and fans. So I guess you could say I have some pretty loft expectations for this record. I don't think it will disappoint me. And what really fascinates me is the fact that it will be something totally new to me. In what way it will impress me is yet to be determined. But therein lies the excitement!
Whether or not you've heard this album before, I hope you can join me on Wednesday, October 15 for The Friends of Rachel Worth by The Go-Betweens. Happy listening!