In March 1986, “Beggars Banquet” label released “Liberty Belle and the Black Diamond Express”, the fourth The Go-Betweens album. It was recorded 1985-1986, at “Berry Street Studio” in London, and was produced by Richard Preston.

Personnel:

• Robert Forster— vocals, rhythm guitar
• Grant McLennan— vocals, lead guitar, loops, treatments
• Lindy Morrison— drums
• Robert Vickers — bass guitar
• Dean B. Speedwell — organ, piano, accordion, vibes, bassoon
• Audrey Riley— cello, string arrangements
• Chris Tomlin — 1st violin
• Sally Herbert — 2nd violin
• Sue Dench — viola
• Richard Preston — loops, treatments
• Tracey Thorn— backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Grant McLennan and Robert Forster.

1. Spring Rain
2. The Ghost and the Black Hat
3. The Wrong Road
4. To Reach Me
5. Twin Layers of Lightning
6. In the Core of the Flame
7. Head Full of Steam
8. Bow Down
9. Palm Sunday (On Board the SS Within)
10. Apology Accepted