Gala

Gala is a 1990 compilation of early material by British band Lush that captures their formative blend of dream pop and shoegaze-inflected indie rock. The tracks emphasize chiming, effects-laden guitars, layered female vocal harmonies, and a balance of sweet melody with a darker, post-punk-tinged intensity. The release offers a succinct picture of the band’s early sound and its place in the late 1980s and early 1990s UK underground scene.