A Place to Hide Away

Robert Forster

This beauty has me thinking of weekend hideaways to find peace — a song that somehow always feels fresh and new. I go into a different gear when I hear it — slowing down without losing momentum. There’s a long line of underrated songwriters out there, but Robert Forster deserves a place near the front. This record was released in 2008 after Grant McLennan tragically died of a heart attack at only 48. With the other half of the Go-Betweens gone, there’s a palpable sense of grief, gratitude and joy on THE EVANGELIST. Three rivers running parallel, and crossing over ten tracks. One of my favorites of 2008.