Robert Forster is a member of the rock group The Go-Betweens. Forster was approached by Christian Ryan, editor of The Monthly, to write music reviews of any album he felt like. Ryan wanted the perspective of a practicing member of a rock & roll group to give critical insight into contemporary music. The result is a series of music reviews that are likely to send you looking for CDs that are not in your collection. For example, Forster raves about Glen Campbell’s masterpiece: Meet Glen Campbell. Forster then boosts the Rhino Records box-set of The Monkees. Reviews of CDs by AC/DC, Bob Dylan, Nana Mouskouri, Cat Power, Franz Ferdinand, and Roberta Flack had the affect of generating an irresistible urge to drop everything and seek out this music. If you’re interested in rock and roll, you’ll find Robert Forster’s analysis unlike the typical record review. GRADE: B+
Always amazing in your scope.
I like to be unpredictable, Patti. I hope my blog never gets stale.
Nana Mouskouri sings rock & roll?
Robert Foster recommended an obscure Nana Mouskouri album, Bill. I’m tracking it down.
What I was going to say too, Bill.
And despite the talent there I’ve never cared for Roberta Flack.
Robert Foster was impressed that Roberta Flack has recorded all 189 Beatles songs, Jeff. They haven’t all been released. I liked Roberta Flack’s first album. After that…not so much.
Oh, looks good. I loved The Go Betweens.
I thought Robert Foster’s reviews were insightful, Paul. The “insider” view is unique.
I guess I need to check it out because as a geezer I don’t know The Go Betweens.
Does knowing the Go Gos count?
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The Go Betweens have been around for awhile, Jeff. They’re an Australian band.