The La's

One of my formative albums, easy 5, even though I do think Freedom Song ruins the flow a bit

Worth adding to your collection

Perfectly average album. Nothing memorable or offensive. So again-why are they on the list? Silly me-it’s because they’re boring Britpop

It just doesn’t stick out to me. 2.5 rounded up

2.5 rounded down as I didn't enjoy the catalog as much. 1 hit wonder imv

Son Of A Gun - 85 I Can't Sleep - 84 Timeless Melody - 83 Liberty Ship - 84 There She Goes - 88 Doledrum - 81 Feelin' - 85 Way Out - 86 I.O.U. - 83 Freedom Song - 76 Failure - 82 Looking Glass - 91 The La's - 82

First half wasn’t bad, but it lost me in the second half. Not a super stand out album. Looking Glass is great though

I've had a couple of goes at this album over the years and never really got it, and I liked it better this time but still don't fully get it. There She Goes is an immaculate single but not hugely representative of the rest of the album, which is pleasantly jangly and kind of horrible vocally. I don't think I'm mean enough to call the band overrated when they only had one 35-minute album, but it's not really a list-worthy entry to me. It's sweet and sunny and I had a good time, but nothing on it lives up to There She Goes. And I am once again questioning, for such a Britpop-biased list, the total omission of James, who were already on their third record by the time this came out. "Oh but the La's made perfect pop so–" You know who else made a dozen perfect pop songs AT LEAST? JAMES! #JusticeForJames

A shame they don't have their own identity cos the songs are all quite good. Too much like other groups of the '60s and later though so spent most of the album comparing them to other bands. The only single I know really well is There She Goes so happy to hear that again at least.

I really feel like I should have heard this before so odd how unfamiliar it was to me. There she goes is an indisputably great song despite being massively overplayed. The album was hugely influential on the Britpop era and I think always had a slightly mystical feel to it due to the fact that Mavers essentially vanished after its release. Still it’s a little boring in my opinion and spawned the god awful band Cast which is unforgivable!!

The La's are such an odd thing, and Lee Mavers even odder. '60s revivalism which was very influential but other that the obvious track and 'Timeless Melody' it's a lot of plodding boredom with a dreadful voice. Also, Mavers going AWOL pretty directly leads to Cast existing, really should be docking a star for that alone.

A good 60's throwback listen. The single is compelling but the rest of the album proves that this band was not a one hit wonder.

Forerunner of all the tepid, gutless pop rock that would dominate the airwaves later in the decade.

I love that this album came out in 1990. It has a jangly-good-time-vibe of the mid-60s with 1990s production value. It is a fun listen, and you can get lost in its familiarity. In fact, "There She Goes" sounds like a cover from times past. Ironically, it is probably better known as a cover by a future band (Six Pence None the Richer) nine years later.

The list author’s British bias really irritated me with this one, a one-hit wonder band with a bland 1960s sound does not belong on this list. This is also their only album, and it is not some genius composition, it’s jangly bubblegum rock that belongs three decades prior. Aside from the hit that everyone knows from so many movies and shows from the 1990s (‘There She Goes’), this album and band are completely inconsequential. You do not need to hear this before you die, I promise you’ll be just fine skipping this slop. Extremely low 2/5

There's nothing really wrong with this album. It certainly calls back to the 90s. But it's also not super exciting. Is this really list-worthy?

A jangle pop album that is basically the precursor to the Britpop of the mid-90's that also happens to be incredibly dry. This record does absolutely nothing for me. The melodies are incredibly mediocre and the songs don't do anything or go anywhere interesting. I'll say that some tracks start with an upbeat rhythm, but it just last some seconds before they lose all the energy and become stale. The only one that maintains the spirit is "Failure" with the voice having a bit of attitude and thanks to the distortion of the instruments, and either way, it still manages to be very forgettable. At least is not tedious or boring, but not having anything I believe to be redeemable and feeling like a time waster is not a positive experience.

When I get excited about one song and then tune out again it’s not a great sign. I didn’t know this list was doing one hit wonders.

I liked this! There she goes is iconic but I liked the other songs too

One of the only "Britpop" albums that was classified as such that I actually liked from the 1990s, although it feels more to me like Alt Rock/Merseybeat. This band should have been the big breakout act of the 1990s in England, not the shite that is Blur, Oasis, and The Verve. Too band they effectively broke up not long after this album. I kind of enjoy their REM influenced vibe more than most actual REM tracks. Instrumental arrangements and performances are fantastic! Faves: "Timeless Melody", "There She Goes", "Doledrum", and "Looking Glass" I am actually quite bummed that this band didn't do more albums in the 1990s.

Not great. Can see why they were a one hit wonder

Groupe inconnu. Pop/Rock standard, pas désagréable mais sans rien d’original. L’album sera vite oublié ! =>2/5

The La's' album is a bit of a mixed bag, and its relevance stems mainly from the year it was released. It's basically just '90s Britpop—but from 1990. And they even managed to land a single in the mainstream with “There She Goes.” It's not really my kind of music, but that's certainly noteworthy.

The La's wasn't the greatest album i have ever heard but it is still pretty solid. This album was probably one of the earliest britpop records out there with a lot of inspiration from a lot of 1960s British invasion bands (mainly The Beatles) which was very different from a lot of other bands that did this kind of stuff. The production of this album is definitely on the more basic end when it came to the production and that does feel intentional as like i said, it does take a lot of inspiration from 60s British invasion acts. The songs themselves sounded good and seemed to move at a quick pace which was nice. Not something that i would come rushing back to but it's still pretty good. Best Song: I Can't Sleep Worst Song: Son Of A Gun

OK

Pretty decent Brit pop with some original ideas. Looking Glass in particular is excellent. I’d listen again someday.

Really just a one hit wonder.

Enjoyable record. I can see why it's on the list. Never cared for the song There She Goes, although I guess I was only familiar with the Sixpence None the Richer version.

The hit "There She Goes" plus a decent rest.

3.5

Son of a gun that's a fun tune signs of things to come? Can't quite peg what this sounds like and I love it! There she goes the obvious one. Otherwise a fun little album nothing standing out so far. 3. Good road trip album to pass the time. By the Horny Hosts of Hogwarts Looking Glass where are we Alice, cause it ain't good. All By Myself for the redemption arc. Over is a good tune along with I.O.U. I stand by my 3.

I do really enjoy the La's. What do they own? What are they possessing? There She Goes is a 5/5 song but the rest of the album is only a 4/5 album. That's how it happens sometimes. Still really like the vibes, feels like fall at a college campus to me and I like that.

One of those one album bands you wished did more

Disappointed based on the single. The rest of the album sounds very different. Meh.

This is definitely one of those bands I wish we could have heard more from. They came in at the tail end of the jangle pop revival of the ‘80s but have a strong element that echoes the 60s jangle pop sound. Even with that ‘60s vibe, you can also pick up hints of early Britpop and ‘90s alternative starting to take shape. If you haven’t checked them out yet, at least give their hit track “There She Goes” a listen.

Good power pop. There she’s goes is the radio hit for a reason.

Rate: 7/10.

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There's a lot to like about this one, but nothing to truly grip me. I was up and down about it the whole way throught. Interest proto-britpop.

THERE SHE GOES UFF

Didn't recognize the artist but saw I already had There She Goes on my favorite list. That's the only song I'm familar with. The album is okay, and I would probably listen to it again.

Wanted to like this more than I did. "There She Goes" is a classic but the rest of the album is a bit meh, tbh.

cozy

Var skeptisk först. Men det blev en del genomlysningar och snart bröt flera låter igenom. Det är rätt najs, trallvänligt, melodiskt och mer än bara hiten som lyckas. Kan tänka mig fler lyssningar.

Better than I expected. Y’know for being yet another Brit Pop album

Pleasant but nothing too special

I don't understand why this is praised as much as I have read, as there a couple good songs, but nestled amongst mostly alright songs. Enjoyable all the way around, but only a couple tracks were inspiring to me. Not sure what all the fuss is about, but I don't regret listening ⭐⭐.75

Another ho hum album from Britain on the list, surprising. Their only hit sounds like they lifted it from Velvet Underground.

More like the Na’s Na’s. They were meh

Kinda meh. If these are the people I have to thank for Britpop I would like to firmly beat them. Nothing really goes on for this album, just sort of mindless, vanilla British noises. Last song is extra dumb for being so long.

Interesting album as they capture a sound from the 60s invasion era. But it was also popular in the UK too. Enjoyable listen nice sound with several very good songs.

There She Goes is the peak, the rest are just ok. Not bad, not great

There's a lot of potential here - it sbould a grest debut, and it's a lot less for standing on its own. 'There She Goes' is still marvellous.

I had no idea who sang “There she goes” until now 😳 This might turn into my favourite “new find”!

I wish all the songs were like there she goes. It really wouldn't move me AT ALL were it not for that tune

I like There She Goes a ton, but most of the rest is filler. The album isn’t strong enough to carry itself, and gets particularly weak by the end.

60’s nostalgia in the 90s // 90s nostalgia today (2026). (Said as I remain listening to Nirvana for the… fourth day in a row? Anyway). Omg these guys are There She Goes?! That song seems to exist in an ether. I’ve never once wondered who sings it? Unless I thought Sixpence was the original? I don’t think so, this is v clearly the version I know best. ANYWAY. It’s before 5am and I have a flight and I’m delirious. // There She Goes is doing a LOT of the work for this 3. Otherwise pretty standard, especially coming off my 4-day Nirvana bender with an MJ nightcap. Bonus points for the word “doledrum” though

Heard before?:❌️/✔️(not entirely) Will listen again?:✔️

A fine alternative rock record.

2,5/5

good

7/10

kind of awesome to be the missing link between the stone roses and oasis while making music that is total ass

I was assuming that i would like this more than I did. I was around when this came out but have no real recollection of it, other than 'There she Goes. I comes across as very much a love note to the 60s but more the jangly early era Beatles then the more hard rock later era, which is perhaps why it is just ok and not the belter i was expecting.

Classic case of an album I don't like but don't think it's bad enough to warrant the dreaded one-er. I struggled to finish but I got there.

this is nice

It’s good, but nothing amazing. Fine jangle pop.

Mostly average innocuous, one great song and a couple poor songs. Wouldn’t listen again and there she goes has been overplayed

One brilliant song and the rest of it was fine.

But if a one-hit-wonder with There She Goes.

I don't like this at all.

Like if REM was British and bad.

2,5. Alleen de hit redt het niet

all the post Beatles Brit rock is blending together

The granddaddy of Britpop.

It's fine. Congrats to the Gallaghers, Alex turner and whoever else that was inspired by this. I haven't. I think i only like how it ended.

3.6/5

i literally didn't realize this had ended. miserable

Pretty much la-la.

Pre Listen: Never heard of these lads either but based on the release date and album cover I have a feeling it'll be some sort of punk or alternative rock. Somewhat lowered expectations as a result. Notable Tracks: Liberty Ship - Favorite? There She Goes - Ahhh it's these fellas. Yeah, I've heard this one, I think it's regarded as a classic, but it's always just sorta been alright to me. Doledrum - Least favorite track, the vocals are killing me. What's worse is that this would've been a major highlight if it weren't for the drunken singing, as the guitar work is quite good here. Feelin' - It was at this song where I realized why these guy's sound felt familiar to me. Expanding more below. Post Listen: I think this band could be summarized as "What if the Beatles, specifically during their earliest period, were formed in the 90s?" and then presumably never hit their stride as they did. I say that as after a couple songs, I realized this band had a somewhat similar style the the Beatles. *Especially* their song Feelin' which has a riff incredibly similar to the Beatle's 'I Feel Fine', which I think has got to be intentional. They have their own distinct, more gritty/punkish sound compared to the lads from Liverpool's younger days, but it's still somewhat similar, I think. That said, everything they played was just sort of alright, with the guitar being the best consistently, and vocals consistently not the best. They were alright. Not quite good or great, but certainly better than mid. Another toughie where I wish I could give them a 3.5, but alas, 3/5 EDIT - Learned these guys are also from Liverpool! My ears do not deceive me.

4/10 - apart from the hit song here, not much else, could also have been 6-8 tracks shorter

3.0

Very long, very mid.

Man this record is kind of the epitome of early 90s light pop rock. Light and jangly. Bright and brittle. It's very REM sounding to me most of the time. Maybe like if you added 10% of Oasis to REM, that's what this would be. I feel like The La's would definitely fall in the one hit wonder category - I don't think I've ever heard much else from them and certainly not a whole album. But as for There She Goes, damned if I don't have an odd attachment to that song for some reason. I've just always loved it. It's not really strong enough to carry the whole record but it is a great song for sure. The rest of the record is just fine, nothing to write home about but not a bad one to throw on now and then. 3/5

Iha kivaa musaa. Sopii tekemisen taustalle. Hitti There She Goes albumilla.

It’s a bit of a shame this band only out out one album. This is low key cool.

Very grunge

An album I somehow never got round to buying. Pretty good!

Well constructed lesser known songs that hint at a particular style of art rock that could have run free

I actually forgot to rate this album for weeks I dont know why. I dont like the singer voice. He sounds like he has a cold. The music is nothing special, or atleast for todays standard, but its mostly good. Thats abouth it. Its kinda forgetable. Maybe its fitting that I left this album unrated for weeks accidently

alright

Highlights: There She Goes 3.5

Ikke dårlig!

Really enjoyed this. It’s kind of a timeless sound. I added “There She Goes” to my playlist.

Could've died without listening to this one but better than expected

Dang, There She Goes is a pretty great song. Is it one of the best songs of the ‘90s? Top ten? Top 25? That song always makes me think of So I Married An Axe Murderer. I think it plays ten or so times throughout the movie. The rest of the album is fine. My initial thought after finishing the album was pretty good local band with one great song.

Admittedly a pretty good little overlooked album, particularly the one song everyone knows. But I would argue not entirely essential.

I liked this a bit better than I thought I would, but it didn’t get up to a 4 for me.

Such a forgettable record that has absolutely no lasting legacy outside of "There She Goes Again." The Brit-Pop and British alt-rock bias on this list is so obvious and painful, it's a shame albums like this are taking slots away from groundbreaking albums of other genres.

Oh yeah, these guys