Lush “Gala” LP

LushsGalawas the bands debut compilation album, comprising their earliest releases Scar(1989),Mad Love(1990), andSweetness and Light(1990) in reverse chronological order,plus two additional tracks (a cover version of ABBAs Hey Hey Helen and the extended Robin Guthrie mix of Scar track Scarlet).

Originally released in 1990 as the bands introduction to the US and Japanese markets, the compilations 35th anniversary is being celebrated with a 2025 reissue with new remasters by Kevin Vanbergen. Back in print for the first time since 1990, the LP features original artwork by V23.

With their strumming swathed in electronic reverberation and other effects, Lush creates an undertow of opulent andchurning harmony. Above it float Ms. Berenyis airy lead vocals and Ms. Andersons weightless descant, their chiming,overlapping lines calmly sketching disillusionment amid the maelstrom of guitars.

– The New York Times

From the early standout Sweetness and Light to the swooping beauty of De-Luxe to the enjoyable romp throughAbbas Hey Hey Helen, Gala is one continued win.

– Pitchfork [The 50 Best Shoegaze Albums of All Time, #8]

Fom the twisting stab of De-Luxe, the controlled thrash of Downer or the heady swirl of Thoughtforms, Lushseemed like the perfect creation, right down to the beautiful Vaughan Oliver v23 artwork.

– The Quietus

A1/1 Sweetness and Light

A2/2 Sunbathing

A3/3 Breeze

A4/4 De-Luxe

A5/5 Leaves Me Cold

A6/6 Downer

A7/7 Thoughtforms – Mad Love Version

B1/8 Baby Talk

B2/9 Thoughtforms – Scar Version

B3/10 Scarlet – Scar Version

B4/11 Bitter

B5/12 Second Sight

B6/13 Etheriel

B7/14 Hey Hey Helen

B8/15 Scarlet – Robin Guthrie Version

Street date 11/14/25