As debuts go, this must be up there with those by the Stone Roses and The Smiths, amongst others. It is energetic, immediate and raw yet melodic at the same time. It is a wonder, therefore, why it was famously rubbished by Lee Mavers, the lead singer of the band. He stated that he couldn't get an authentic 60s sound - which is surprising considering that he allegedly sourced some 60s valve amplifiers with authentic dust on them! Now that is finicky. In fact he was so disillusioned by the whole thing that he had not recorded anything else since, officially at least.
Whilst most people on the planet will know 'There She Goes', there are other equally memorable and better tunes on the album. In my humble opinion 'Feelin' is one such superior track but I suppose that is the aural equivalent of comparing one Picasso to another. 1:45 of pop perfection. Listen, smile and enjoy.
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