Description
Robert Forster – I Had A New York Girlfriend / Rough Trade Records GmbH Audio CD 1994 / RTD 141.2161.2
UPC 5012093916125
Product Details:
- Label: Rough Trade Records GmbH – RTD 141.2161.2
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: Germany
- Genre: Rock
- Style: Indie Rock
Overview:
I Had A New York Girlfriend is a standout solo album by Robert Forster, best known for his work with the Australian indie rock band The Go-Betweens. Released in 1994, the album blends reflective lyrics with jangly guitars and Americana influences. Featuring contributions from Mick Harvey, Clare Moore, and Conway Savage, the album explores themes of love, longing, and personal reflection. The arrangements are delicate yet compelling, with the instrumentation ranging from traditional rock band setups to lush, layered textures featuring pedal steel, violin, and piano. Standout tracks like "Nature's Way," "Broken Hearted People," and "Locked Away" display Forster's introspective style and ability to craft memorable, melancholic melodies.
Track Listing:
- Nature's Way – 2:27
- Broken Hearted People – 3:48
- Echo Beach – 2:55
- Tell Me That It Isn't True – 2:37
- 2541 – 3:46
- Anytime – 3:56
- Locked Away – 3:28
- Look Out Here Comes Tomorrow – 2:50
- Alone – 3:13
- Bird – 4:58
- Frisco Depot – 2:38
- 3 AM – 2:30
Key Credits:
- Vocals, Guitar, Producer: Robert Forster
- Bass: Mick Harvey, Gordon Blair
- Drums: Clare Moore
- Backing Vocals: Suzie Ahern, Dave Graney, Rob Snarski, Graham Lee, Andy Parsons, Mark C. Halstead
- Guitar: Charlie Owen, Rod Hayward, Graham Lee
- Piano, Organ: Conway Savage
- Violin: Warren Ellis
- Engineer: Andy Parsons
- Mastered By: Don Bartley
