Song Of the Day: May 6, 2006
It was announced today (Saturday, May 6, 2006) that Grant McLennan died in his sleep this morning. There's been no further word, although little is needed. I think The Go-Betweens are a staple band for most of us here at Little Hits, one that's so much a part of our musical lives that we don't even necessarily think of them as one of our "favorite" bands. Our thoughts go to Grant's family and friends.
-Stewart Mason
I bought Before Hollywood in a used record store in Wichita over 20 years ago. I was quite surprised to find it there; I had read a glowing review of it in Trouser Press, but had just assumed that I would never actually see a copy. It is an uncommon treasure indeed, one of those rare records that grows in richness and beauty with every listen over a period of years, a characteristic it shares with virtually all of the Go-Betweens' astounding catalog. There's magic in here...
-Jon Harrison
