Gala

by Lush

Gala cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 3 December 1990
  • Label: 4AD
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 46:07
  • Community rating: 3.95/5 from 6 ratings

Artists on this release: Miki Berenyi, Steve Rippon, Emma Anderson, Chris Acland, Tim Friese-Greene, Phil Overhead, John Fryer, Robin Guthrie

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Serving as the band's introduction to the North American market, 'Gala' acts as a seamless compilation of Lush's early mini-albums and singles. The record heavily highlights the interplay between Miki Berenyi and Emma Anderson, whose ethereal vocal harmonies float effortlessly above walls of shimmering, heavily chorused guitar effects. It stands as a pristine, early document bridging the gap between gothic post-punk atmospheres and the burgeoning shoegaze movement.

Genres

Descriptors: atmospheric, melodic, noisy

Tracklist

  1. Sweetness And Light (5:19)
  2. Sunbathing (3:09)
  3. Breeze (2:47)
  4. Deluxe (3:31)
  5. Leaves Me Cold (2:56)
  6. Downer (2:40)
  7. Thoughtforms (2:45)
  8. Baby Talk (2:18)
  9. Thoughtforms (2:45)
  10. Scarlet (3:27)
  11. Bitter (2:02)
  12. Second Sight (2:40)
  13. Etheriel (3:25)
  14. Hey Hey Helen (2:29)
  15. Scarlet (New Version) (3:54)

Credits

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