16 Lovers Lane LP

The Go-Betweens' "16 Lovers Lane" spins a fascinating narrative where the bittersweet nature of love meets an upbeat pop sensibility. With ten songs reflecting a mix of heartache and hope, it's lauded as their crowning achievement, a title Robert Christgau cheekily dubbed the straightest love song lineup they've put out. Don't mistake this for standard fare; tracks like the shimmering "Streets of Your Town" are architecturally sound, merging melancholy with moments of brightness to striking effect.