![]() It can be argued as to whether or not those are valid reasons to end a long-term romance. But to reiterate, the vocalist is concurrently noting that she has now reached a point where she’s resolved to go in that direction, no more questions asked. not having any type of rapport. Or as the songstress even more bluntly puts it, she isn’t in love with partner any longer. Nonetheless, the lyrical presentation as a whole does an effective job of relaying the vocalist’s resolve to end her relationship with the addressee. What is overtly stated in terms of her rationale in that regard is that Adele feels if they have grown “oceans apart”. That’s another way of saying that the two of them simply can’t vibe anymore, i.e. But even if that’s true, it really doesn’t make it any easier to conclusively understand what that phrase is supposed to mean. The title of the song is said to be indicative of Adele’s emotional stance. It has been reported that she derived the metaphor “love in the dark” from Bonnie Tyler’s 1983 classic “ Total Eclipse of the Heart“. * Bellavista Terrace: Best of the Go-Betweens (1999)But more to the point is the former having come to the unapologetic decision to bounce, despite understanding that doing so will distress the other party. ![]() * Liberty Belle and the Black Diamond Express (1986) * "I Need Two Heads/Stop before You say It" (Missing Link/Postcard, 1980) * "People Say/Don't Let Him Come Back" (Able Label, 1979) In June 2007, a tribute album, Write Your Adventures Down, was released in Australia. We let it rest at that, being very proud of what we have done." - Robert Forster (May 7th 2006). "The Go-Betweens have made their final album. With McLennan's death, Robert Forster announced that the Go-Betweens are no more. He was found later that night, and is believed to have suffered a heart attack. He was preparing for a party at his home when he mentioned he was feeling ill, and went to lie down. Grant McLennan died in his sleep at his home in Highgate Hill, Brisbane on May 6, 2006. In October 2005 The Go-Betweens finally achieved mainstream recognition, with the album Oceans Apart (produced by Mark Wallis and Dave Ruffy) winning an ARIA award for Best Adult Contemporary Album. ![]() The most recent line-up (2005) included Forster, McLennan, Adele Pickvance (bass) and Glenn Thompson (drums). In 2000, Forster and McLennan reformed The Go-Betweens, assisted by all three members of Sleater-Kinney, and recorded the album The Friends of Rachel Worth. After recording six acclaimed albums, Forster and McLennan disbanded The Go-Betweens in December 1989.įorster and McLennan pursued solo careers throughout the '90s but were inspired to work together after they were invited by fans at French music magazine Les Inrockuptibles to perform at the magazine's 10th anniversary. The Go-Betweens were a critically-acclaimed cult act famously summarised by Village Voice critic Robert Christgau thus: “Robert Forster and Grant McLennan are the greatest songwriting partnership working today.” The Go-Betweens toured overseas numerous times and produced such indie hits as "Cattle and Cane" (1983) and "Streets of Your Town" (1988). Over the years they were joined by Lissa Ross (drums), Tim Mustapha (drums), Lindy Morrison (drums), Robert Vickers (bass), Amanda Brown (violin, oboe), John Wilsteed (bass), Glenn Thompson (drums), and Adele Pickvance (bass). The Go-Betweens were one of the most internationally influential indie rock bands from Australia, formed by guitarists Robert Forster and Grant McLennan in Brisbane in 1977.
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