Referred to in some quarters as 'the Indie "Rumours"' because romantic relationships within the band were ending (singer/songwriter Robert Forster and drummer Lindy Morrison) and just taking off (singer/songwriter Grant McLennan and violinist Amanda Brown). In amongst this changing and potentially volatile dynamic, their bass-player had also left and been replaced.
The album reflects that landscape, with a mix of upbeat pop songs and dole-drum laments. The band broke up following this album (but reformed several years later). The songs aren't terrible, but honestly, I listened to the album about 4 times in a row, and aside from vaguely recognising one or two songs when they came back around, it mostly just didn't feel like any of it was memorable enough to stick with me.
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