The La's
When the La's released their debut album in 1990, it made immediate waves in the British pop scene, as well as American college radio. Drawing from the hook-laden, ringing guitars of mid-'60s British pop as well as the post-punk pop of the Smiths, the La's' self-titled first album had a timeless, classic feel. It seemed like effortless music, but that was not the case. From their inception, lead singer/guitarist/songwriter Lee Mavers was a perfectionist with a nearly obsessive eye for detail. Consequently, the La's were never able to totally fulfill their promise.
The band was formed by guitarist Mike Badger in 1983, and he was joined by Mavers, who soon took over the songwriting. Badger left the group in 1986, by which time bassist John Power had joined the fold. Rounding out the early lineup were guitarist Paul Hemmings and drummer John Timson. On the strength of their demo tapes, Go! Discs signed the band in 1987, releasing the single "Way Out"; it received good reviews, but it wasn't a chart success. Similarly, the following year's "There She Goes" received good press yet stalled on the charts. With a new lineup featuring bassist James Joyce, guitarist Cammy (born Peter James Camell), and Lee's brother Neil on drums, the La's began recording their debut album that same year. The record didn't appear until 1990. Even though Mavers claimed it was rush released, the Steve Lillywhite-produced The La's received glowing reviews and strong sales; a re-released "There She Goes" entered the U.K. Top 20 and hit number 49 in America. For most of 1991, the band was on tour. At the end of the year, they went back to the studio to record their follow-up. This time, Mavers was in complete control, and he took his time to perfect the album, re-recording tracks and rewriting songs. The La's disappeared without a trace from the pop music scene. Mavers and a reconstituted band resurfaced in the spring of 1995, playing a handful of supporting concerts that featured a couple of new songs. Iain Templeton, who played drums with the La's in 1988, died on December 20, 2022.
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Discografia
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The La's (Deluxe Edition) (Deluxe Edition)
Pop - Lançado por UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) em 01/11/1990
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The La's
Pop - Lançado por UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) em 01/11/1990
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The La's LIVE! (1986-1987) (Live)
Alternative & Indie - Lançado por The Viper Label em 05/11/2021
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The La's - BBC In Session
Rock - Lançado por UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) em 01/01/2006
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Callin' All
Pop - Lançado por UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) em 01/01/2010
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There She Goes: The Collection
Alternative & Indie - Lançado por UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) em 20/03/2015
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The La's 1987
Alternative & Indie - Lançado por The Viper Label em 22/09/2017
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De Freitas Session '87
Rock - Lançado por The Viper Label em 01/01/2010
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Live & Dangerous (Live at the Picket 5/6/1987)
Alternative & Indie - Lançado por The Viper Label em 16/03/2020
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Lost La's 1986-1987 Callin' All
Alternative & Indie - Lançado por The Viper Label em 02/07/2001
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Callin' All (1986-1987)
Alternative & Indie - Lançado por The Viper Label em 01/10/2020
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Breakloose (1985-1986)
Alternative & Indie - Lançado por The Viper Label em 01/10/2020
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Lost Tunes
Rock - Lançado por UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) em 01/01/2008
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1984-1986 Breakloose (Remastered with Bonus Tracks)
Alternative & Indie - Lançado por The Viper Label em 09/03/2009
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Lost La's 1986-1987 Callin' All (Remastered with Bonus Tracks)
Alternative & Indie - Lançado por The Viper Label em 12/04/2010
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Lost La's 1984-1986 Breakloose
Alternative & Indie - Lançado por The Viper Label em 09/07/2007
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The La's 1984-1986 Breakloose (Remastered with Bonus Tracks)
Alternative & Indie - Lançado por Viper em 09/03/2009
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