[Between Jangles] -- I have another record whose release year is definitely 1986, but its actual date is a bit ambiguous. Several sources cite either March 1 or March 10. A few others more broadly cite March 1986. And then there are sources that unhelpfully indicate solely the release year. At any rate, I am pretty confident that Liberty Belle and the Black Diamond Express, the fourth album by Australia's The Go-Betweens, has hit the big 4-0 as of this month.
Liberty Belle and the Black Diamond Express was released in the US, but I cannot find any charting info for it, or for its two singles ("Spring Rain" and "Head Full of Steam"). Missing the charts, unfortunately, seems to be a common refrain for this band. However, I have found positive reviews for The Go-Betweens' brand of jangly indie-pop, which they serve with a side helping of lopsided folk. Not that being critical darlings always translates to commercial success.
I dearly wish the Go-Betweens could have experienced more commercial success with Liberty Belle and the Black Diamond Express.
Flashback: Liberty Belle and the Black Diamond Express (March 1986)
And that's all till next week. Dedicated 80s-philes can find more flashbacks in the Prophet or Madman archives or via Bookended's 80s Flashback tag. As always, your comments are welcome on today's, or any other, flashback post. And if you like what I'm doing here, please share the link with your friends. If, however, you don't like the flashback, feel free to share it with your enemies.
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