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| Name = The La's | Name = The La's
| Type = studio | Type = studio
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| Recorded = July–September 1988 </br>Woodcray Studios, ] </br>December 1989–February 1990 </br>], ] | Recorded = July–September 1988 <br>Woodcray Studios, ] <br>December 1989–February 1990 <br>], ]
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| Length = 35:09 | Length = 35:09
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| Producer = ], Bob Andrews | Producer = ], Bob Andrews
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| Next album = '']'' </br>(1999) | Next album = '']'' <br>(1999)
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| Name = The La's | Name = The La's
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| Single 1 date = October 1987 | Single 1 date = October 1987
| Single 2 = ] | Single 2 = ]
| Single 2 date = November 1988 | Single 2 date = November 1988
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| Single 3 date = September 1990 | Single 3 date = September 1990
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| Single 4 date = February 1991 | Single 4 date = February 1991
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The La's, the self titled album by The La's, was the only studio release from the Liverpudlian four piece, released in 1990, but it earned them a place in the history books of British music and inspired a generation of bands, from Oasis to The Charlatans. It included "There She Goes", the group's biggest hit and one of the most memorable anthems of the early '90s, and "Timeless Melody". A deluxe edition of The La's was released on 7 April 2008.

Writing and recording

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All of the songs on The La's were written by Lee Mavers between 1986 and 1987 and after signing to Go! Discs in 1987 and for the next three years The La's worked with several producers to record their debut album, including John Porter, Gavin MacKillop, John Leckie, Bob Andrews, Jeremy Allom and Mike Hedges. The final sessions for the album were recorded December 1989–February 1990 at the Eden Studios, London with producers Steve Lillywhite and Mark Wallis. "There She Goes" is a remixed version of the original single recording produced by Bob Andrews in 1988.

Release and reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic
Entertainment WeeklyA+
NME
Chicago Tribune
Robert ChristgauA−
Yahoo Music

The album was released in 1990 on Go! Discs in the United Kingdom and in 1991 on London Records in the United States. The album was praised by critics and embraced by fans. It was the result of nearly three years in the studio with a string of acclaimed producers. Each attempted to capture the sound sought by talented perfectionist Lee Mavers, the lead singer and principal songwriter of the band.

Unfortunately the sound eluded each of the producers, and the album eventually released was immediately disowned by the band.

A new version of the album, recorded by Mike Hedges (who has also worked with U2, Manic Street Preachers and The Cure) was found on a cassette, this new version was digitally remastered and released for the first time as part of The La's: Deluxe Edition.

This edition also includes previously unreleased archive recordings and radio sessions by the band, as well as deluxe packaging and expanded sleevenotes. The GLR session is a mono reproduction of the right channel only from the original stereo broadcast.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Lee Mavers (except where stated)

No.TitleLength
1."Son of a Gun"1:56
2."I Can't Sleep"2:37
3."Timeless Melody"3:01
4."Liberty Ship"2:30
5."There She Goes"2:42
6."Doledrum"2:50
7."Feelin'"1:44
8."Way Out"2:32
9."I.O.U."2:08
10."Freedom Song"2:23
11."Failure"2:54
12."Looking Glass"7:52
Total length:35:09

Bonus tracks

Japan bonus tracks (1998)
No.TitleLength
13."Knock Me Down"3:17
14."Endless"3:11
15."Come in Come Out"2:14
16."Who Knows"3:31
17."Man I'm Only Human"4:34
18."All by Myself"5:56
19."Clean Prophet"1:49
20."There She Goes" (original single version)2:35
UK remastered edition bonus tracks (2001)
No.TitleLength
13."All by Myself"5:53
14."Clean Prophet"1:47
15."Knock Me Down"3:15
16."Over" (live in a stable in Liverpool, Mavers/John Power)5:02
17."I.O.U."2:08

The La's: Deluxe Edition (2008)

Disc 1: Original album
No.TitleLength
1."Son of a Gun"1:56
2."I Can't Sleep"2:37
3."Timeless Melody"3:01
4."Liberty Ship"2:30
5."There She Goes"2:42
6."Doledrum"2:50
7."Feelin'"1:44
8."Way Out"2:32
9."I.O.U."2:08
10."Freedom Song"2:23
11."Failure"2:54
12."Looking Glass"7:52
Disc 1: Bonus material
No.TitleLength
13."Son of a Gun" (Gary Crowley, GLR Session Dec '88)1:55
14."Doledrum" (Gary Crowley, GLR Session Dec '88)3:00
15."I Can't Sleep" (Gary Crowley, GLR Session Dec '88)2:34
16."Way Out" (Key 103, Jan '89)2:42
17."I Am the Key" (Key 103, Jan '89)3:05
18."That'll Be the Day" (BBC2 The Late Show Feb '89, Buddy Holly/Jerry Allison/Norman Petty)2:07
Disc 2: Mike Hedges album
No.TitleLength
1."I.O.U." (Mike Hedges version)2:05
2."I Can't Sleep" (Mike Hedges version)2:43
3."Knock Me Down" (Mike Hedges version)2:56
4."Way Out" (Mike Hedges version)2:47
5."Doledrum" (Mike Hedges version)2:57
6."There She Goes" (Mike Hedges version)2:49
7."Feelin'" (Mike Hedges version)1:48
8."Timeless Melody" (Mike Hedges version)3:07
9."Son of a Gun" (Mike Hedges version)2:05
10."Clean Prophet" (Mike Hedges version)2:09
11."Come in Come Out" (Mike Hedges version)2:16
12."Failure" (Mike Hedges version)3:08
13."Looking Glass" (Mike Hedges version)7:28
Disc 2: Bonus material
No.TitleLength
14."Doledrum" (John Porter mix)2:53
15."Way Out" (Andy MacDonald mix)2:39
16."There She Goes" (John Leckie mix)2:44
17."Man I'm Only Human" (John Leckie mix)5:00
18."Feelin'" (Bob Andrews mix)1:53
19."Clean Prophet" (Bob Andrews mix)2:02
20."I Can't Sleep" (Jeremy Allom mix)2:41

Personnel

The La's

  • Lee Mavers – guitar, vocals
  • John Power – bass, backing vocals
  • Peter "Cammy" Camell – guitar
  • Neil Mavers – drums
  • John "Boo" Byrne – guitar (on "There She Goes")
  • Chris Sharrock – drums (on "There She Goes")
Production
  • Steve Lillywhite – producer, mixing
  • Mark Wallis – additional producer, engineer
  • Donal Hodgson – engineer (on "Looking Glass")
  • Bob Andrews – producer (on "There She Goes")
  • Dave Charles – engineer (on "There She Goes")
Additional personnel
  • Ryan Art – design
The La's: Deluxe Edition personnel
  • Barry Sutton – guitar (disc one: tracks 13–18, disc two: tracks 1–13, 20)
  • Chris Sharrock – drums (disc one: tracks 13–18, disc two: tracks 1–13, 18–20)
  • Paul Hemmings – guitar (disc two: tracks 14–15)
  • John "Timmo" Timson – drums (disc two: tracks 14–15)
  • Peter "Cammy" Camell – guitar (disc two: tracks 16–17)
  • Iain Templeton – drums (disc two: tracks 16–17)
  • John "Boo" Byrne – guitar (disc two: tracks 18–19)
The La's: Deluxe Edition production personnel
  • Mike Hedges – producer, remastering (disc two: tracks 1–13)
  • Ian Grimble – engineer, mixing (disc two: tracks 1–13)
  • Kevin Metcalfe – remastering (disc two: tracks 1–13)
  • John Porter – producer (disc two: track 14)
  • Kenny Jones – engineer (disc two: track 14)
  • Gavin MacKillop – producer (disc two: track 15)
  • Andy MacDonald – remixing (disc two: track 15)
  • John Leckie – producer (disc two: tracks 16–17)
  • Barry Hammond – engineer (disc two: tracks 16–17)
  • Mike Shepherd – engineer (disc two: tracks 16–17)
  • Bob Andrews – producer (disc two: tracks 18–19)
  • Dave Charles – engineer (disc two: tracks 18–19)
  • Jeremy Allom – producer (disc two: track 20)
  • Mike Haas – engineer (disc two: track 20)

Release history

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Region Date Label Format(s) Catalog
United Kingdom November 1990 Go! Discs LP, CD, Cassette 828 202
Europe
United States 1991 London Records LP, CD, Cassette 828 202
Japan 1998 Polydor CD (8 bonus tracks) POCD 1041
United Kingdom 2001 Go! Discs CD (Remastered edition, 5 bonus tracks) 549 566
United Kingdom 7 April 2008 Polydor 2xCD (Deluxe edition) 5306021

Chart performance

Charts (1990–1991) Peak chart position
UK Albums Chart 30
U.S. Billboard 200 196

References

  1. https://www.allmusic.com/album/r11304/review
  2. "Music Review: The La's, by The La's". Entertainment Weekly.
  3. "The La's : The La's". NME.
  4. Kot, Greg (1991-02-14). "The La's The La's (Go! Discs/London". Chicago Tribune.
  5. Robert Christgau: CG: the la's
  6. Yahoo! UK & Ireland omg! - Celebrity Gossip | News | Photos | Videos
  7. Simpson, Dave (2008-05-02). "The madness of perfection". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2010-04-07.
  8. ^ The La's: Deluxe Edition (Media notes). UK: Polydor Records. 2008. {{cite AV media notes}}: |format= requires |url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameters: |coauthors= and |notestitle= (help); Unknown parameter |albumlink= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |artist= ignored (|others= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |publisherid= ignored (help)
  9. LA'S | Artist | Official Charts
  10. The La's Music News & Info | Billboard

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