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Post by drewsky34 on Apr 25, 2018 13:39:42 GMT -5
I have been obsessed with the La’s lately and I’m just curious if anyone else is into them too. I still would take Oasis at the top spot but it is pretty close right now. Anyone else a fan of them? Also there’s just so little stuff about the La’s I’m curious if anybody on here ever saw them live or anything?
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Post by jordan71421 on Apr 25, 2018 13:50:20 GMT -5
Their only album is a classic. Son of a Gun, There She Goes, Looking Glass, IOU, etc are all great. Lee Mavers is another one of those mad “geniuses” like Brian Wilson and Syd Barrett
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2018 14:50:18 GMT -5
I have been obsessed with the La’s lately and I’m just curious if anyone else is into them too. I still would take Oasis at the top spot but it is pretty close right now. Anyone else a fan of them? Also there’s just so little stuff about the La’s I’m curious if anybody on here ever saw them live or anything? What The La's did one time (a masterpiece), Oasis did two. I LOVE The La's. Their album is in my personal top 10, probably even top 5. I could hum those melodies everyday without getting bored. There She Goes, Timeless Melody, Looking Glass, Feelin', Way Out, Failure, etc... Plus the ones that never been on an album: What a band ! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2018 16:23:50 GMT -5
Stone Roses vs. The La's would be a better question. Would be the Roses for me but The La's album is still amazing  |
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Post by mimmihopps on Apr 26, 2018 4:54:59 GMT -5
I have been obsessed with the La’s lately and I’m just curious if anyone else is into them too. I still would take Oasis at the top spot but it is pretty close right now. Anyone else a fan of them? Also there’s just so little stuff about the La’s I’m curious if anybody on here ever saw them live or anything? I love The La's and I know that many people on this forum love them too. Oasis went to see The La's when they reformed in Tokyo in August 2005. Oasis played at Summer Sonic festival in Japan in 2005 (I was at the festival). Oasis were the headliner at Marine Stadium while The La's were headliner at Makuhari Messe at same night. I've seen The La's Stripped back in Amsterdam in 2011. It was only Lee Mavers and a bass player. They played the entire album (The La's - The La's) acoustic. Mavers looked terrible, he didn't take care of himself well, but I was so happy to listen to The La's legendary album live. They did The Who's My Generation with their roadie on the drumms for encore and it was brilliant. They only made one album, but what an album. But Oasis vs The La's? No way! as Oasis were/are/will always be one of my 3 life time bands. |
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Post by drewsky34 on Apr 26, 2018 12:12:53 GMT -5
I have been obsessed with the La’s lately and I’m just curious if anyone else is into them too. I still would take Oasis at the top spot but it is pretty close right now. Anyone else a fan of them? Also there’s just so little stuff about the La’s I’m curious if anybody on here ever saw them live or anything? I love The La's and I know that many people on this forum love them too. Oasis went to see The La's when they reformed in Tokyo in August 2005. Oasis played at Summer Sonic festival in Japan in 2005 (I was at the festival). Oasis were the headliner at Marine Stadium while The La's were headliner at Makuhari Messe at same night. I've seen The La's Stripped back in Amsterdam in 2011. It was only Lee Mavers and a bass player. They played the entire album (The La's - The La's) acoustic. Mavers looked terrible, he didn't take care of himself well, but I was so happy to listen to The La's legendary album live. They did The Who's My Generation with their roadie on the drumms for encore and it was brilliant. They only made one album, but what an album. But Oasis vs The La's? No way! as Oasis were/are/will always be one of my 3 life time bands. That’s awesome you got to see them even though he looked horrible he always looks like he hasn’t showered in a few days. But I agree sometimes I’ll get obsessed with another band but I’m always brought back to Oasis. |
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Post by mimmihopps on Apr 26, 2018 12:52:14 GMT -5
I love The La's and I know that many people on this forum love them too. Oasis went to see The La's when they reformed in Tokyo in August 2005. Oasis played at Summer Sonic festival in Japan in 2005 (I was at the festival). Oasis were the headliner at Marine Stadium while The La's were headliner at Makuhari Messe at same night. I've seen The La's Stripped back in Amsterdam in 2011. It was only Lee Mavers and a bass player. They played the entire album (The La's - The La's) acoustic. Mavers looked terrible, he didn't take care of himself well, but I was so happy to listen to The La's legendary album live. They did The Who's My Generation with their roadie on the drumms for encore and it was brilliant. They only made one album, but what an album. But Oasis vs The La's? No way! as Oasis were/are/will always be one of my 3 life time bands. That’s awesome you got to see them even though he looked horrible he always looks like he hasn’t showered in a few days. But I agree sometimes I’ll get obsessed with another band but I’m always brought back to Oasis. Here's a couple of the pics I took at that night. It was in the small venue with the capacity of 400 people.    |
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Post by guigsysEstring on Apr 26, 2018 13:13:14 GMT -5
The La's made one great album and promptly disappeared due to various factual and rumoured reasons, and were not helped by Lee Mavers dismissal of the album as- Live shows were hit and miss with The La's, ranging from the superb at Town & Country Club in 1989 (didn't attend) to the erratic supporting Oasis at Brighton in 1994 with Ride (did attend). That combined with Lee Mavers notorious reputation/quest for perfection meant they were never going to be a huge selling or touring band, but joined bands such as Shack in growing a legend after they had (mostly) disappeared from public view. A Secret Liverpool: In Search of The La's documents the author's attempts in 2003 to find Mavers after a lost decade, and is a good book in general on the underground Liverpool music scene of that era which also demonstrates the obsessiveness of some fans to the band. Oasis by contrast had the attitude, look and songs but also for the most part the determination to make it on a major scale. Yes there were bad gigs, events that derailed them particularly in the USA and a few lesser records, but they remain ahead of The La's and also other bands of that era for me simply because they took that sound and all that went with it in terms of image as far as they possibly could without fading into relative obscurity for whatever reason. |
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Post by mimmihopps on Apr 26, 2018 13:22:52 GMT -5
Thank you very much for sharing this, guigsysEstring. Mavers didn't speak any word when I saw him. He came on stage, picked his guitar, played the entire album and he left the stage. He looked quite miserable I must say! We had no idea if the entire band would play or only Mavers until venue's door went open. It was a pretty unique experience though to listen to The La's album from start to finish live. |
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Post by crisppacket on Apr 26, 2018 13:25:48 GMT -5
The La's made one great album and promptly disappeared due to various factual and rumoured reasons, and were not helped by Lee Mavers dismissal of the album as- Live shows were hit and miss with The La's, ranging from the superb at Town & Country Club in 1989 (didn't attend) to the erratic supporting Oasis at Brighton in 1994 with Ride (did attend). That combined with Lee Mavers notorious reputation/quest for perfection meant they were never going to be a huge selling or touring band, but joined bands such as Shack in growing a legend after they had (mostly) disappeared from public view. A Secret Liverpool: In Search of The La's documents the author's attempts in 2003 to find Mavers after a lost decade, and is a good book in general on the underground Liverpool music scene of that era which also demonstrates the obsessiveness of some fans to the band. Oasis by contrast had the attitude, look and songs but also for the most part the determination to make it on a major scale. Yes there were bad gigs, events that derailed them particularly in the USA and a few lesser records, but they remain ahead of The La's and also other bands of that era for me simply because they took that sound and all that went with it in terms of image as far as they possibly could without fading into relative obscurity for whatever reason. Like Noel and Be Here Now then  |
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Post by guigsysEstring on Apr 26, 2018 13:35:05 GMT -5
Like Noel and Be Here Now then Yes to a point although Noel I suspect despite calling it "pub rock bollocks" before the album was even released has a dislike for 'Be Here Now' because of the era, missed opportunities and old life that it represents to him as much as the actual music. Lee Mavers by contrast slated The La's debut from the start, and has previously talked of (although to my knowledge never actually attempted) re-recording the entire album. |
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Post by drewsky34 on Apr 26, 2018 14:18:04 GMT -5
The La's made one great album and promptly disappeared due to various factual and rumoured reasons, and were not helped by Lee Mavers dismissal of the album as- Live shows were hit and miss with The La's, ranging from the superb at Town & Country Club in 1989 (didn't attend) to the erratic supporting Oasis at Brighton in 1994 with Ride (did attend). That combined with Lee Mavers notorious reputation/quest for perfection meant they were never going to be a huge selling or touring band, but joined bands such as Shack in growing a legend after they had (mostly) disappeared from public view. A Secret Liverpool: In Search of The La's documents the author's attempts in 2003 to find Mavers after a lost decade, and is a good book in general on the underground Liverpool music scene of that era which also demonstrates the obsessiveness of some fans to the band. Oasis by contrast had the attitude, look and songs but also for the most part the determination to make it on a major scale. Yes there were bad gigs, events that derailed them particularly in the USA and a few lesser records, but they remain ahead of The La's and also other bands of that era for me simply because they took that sound and all that went with it in terms of image as far as they possibly could without fading into relative obscurity for whatever reason. Woah you saw them in 1994? Didn’t they do the show with Oasis too? And I’ve heard that it was horrible and they barely did any songs, thanks for the info! I think Mavers doesn’t like Noel very much because he’s jealous and knowsthat Oasis became what he always wanted The La’s to be. |
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Post by guigsysEstring on Apr 26, 2018 14:32:06 GMT -5
Woah you saw them in 1994? Didn’t they do the show with Oasis too? And I’ve heard that it was horrible and they barely did any songs, thanks for the info! I think Mavers doesn’t like Noel very much because he’s jealous and knowsthat Oasis became what he always wanted The La’s to be. Yes as I said they were on at the show as support to Oasis with Ride, which was the latter's final UK show until their own reunion, and IIRC The La's were last minute replacements for The Verve. My main memory is an erratic set but it was a hazy night in general!  Lee Mavers I don't know about disliking Noel personally but I do think he isn't a fan of any music beyond his own sixties idols to be honest, even commenting on former bassist John Powers band Cast as being "embarrassing- he's learned nothing from The La's" around the time of the latter releasing their 'All Change' debut. Noel is obviously a fan and when first introduced to Lee Mavers was quoted as saying along the lines of it was an honour to meet him, with Lee's reply being "I'm sure it is"  As I said previously whether or not Lee wanted his band to be that big or not it wouldn't have happened for reasons both in and beyond the control of the band. |
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Post by mkoasis on Apr 26, 2018 22:55:34 GMT -5
Thank you very much for sharing this, guigsysEstring. Mavers didn't speak any word when I saw him. He came on stage, picked his guitar, played the entire album and he left the stage. He looked quite miserable I must say! We had no idea if the entire band would play or only Mavers until venue's door went open. It was a pretty unique experience though to listen to The La's album from start to finish live. That is just incredible that you got the experience that. You got the full album (minus Freedom Song) but with a bunch of bsides too, from the most reclusive band in the 'Britpop' world. And guigsysEstring, a gig with Oasis, Ride, and the Las? Wow. To think that Verve would have been in that as well is just unbelievable. I miss how great the 90s music world was. |
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