Quickly – distracted

I wonder if you've heard that Grant McLennan passed away over the weekend.

This isn't a tribute. This is a diary entry. It's about me.

There I was, years ago, reading about the Go-Betweens, with somebody telling me, without the Go-Betweens, there would be no Pavement.

So, for about two-and-a-half years [most probably more than that], I've been meaning to get into this band. I only just downloaded Before Hollywood yesterday. I know, I should pay some respect and buy their albums – I'll bet you my Stutter white label 7" that their albums will walk out the door at the next record fair.

You've heard the reports now, they were never a popular band. They were, however, a critics' band, and a musicians' band. I wonder how music snobs will react.

Look at me, mum, I'm reacting!

I mean, it's pop music. I have an expectation of myself to care about this stuff.