Lost La's
1986-1987 CALLIN' ALL

LOST LA'S 1986-87/
CALLIN' ALL

The original recordings of The La's-The first part of this album consists of the definitive 'fabled' versions of such classic songs as 'Son of a Gun','Doledrum', and unreleased gems, 'Callin' All' and 'Tears in the Rain'.Recorded in 1986,they capture a moment in time when all the factors were right.The La's were hungry,fresh and inspiring.These recordings are the real thing and have a feel that ultimately proved impossible to recreate.

The Second part contains highlights from a concert at the 'Picket' venue in Liverpool(May 1987), just months before signing their record deal.This was a blistering concert performed to an ecstatic home crowd.

These recordings are pure,undiluted,raw,undisputed-magical.

Track listing

Son of a Gun/Doledrum/Liberty Ship/Freedom Song/Clean Prophet/I.O.U/Tears in the Rain/Callin' All/ LIVE TRACKS Come in,Come out/Way Out/Timeless Melody/I Can't Sleep/There She Goes/Failure.

Available also on Vinyl.

Press Notes

Number 1 on the Mojo 'Filter'
MOJO July 2001

"The demos from 1986 are the definitive La's recordings, they are absolutely stunning."
Mike Hedges Producer Q 2001

"There's no denying these paint-yet to dry sketches are woodier,
grittier and ballsier than their better-known counterparts.
Fascinating postcard from the edge of Mavers own revolution in the head"
Uncut, Aug 2001

"If you genuinely love guitar pop you should definitely purchase this album "
Big Issue in the North, July 2001

"Imagine an Elvis 78 - one of those great lost bands,
its as if you're in on a secret before its even been told"
Record Collector, August 2001

"Endearing humanity, spine tingling"
MOJO August 2001

Viper CD/LP 008