In May 2007 "NME" magazine placed the song at number 45 in its list of the 50 Greatest Indie Anthems Ever. Predating Britpop by four years, the band's self-titled album was named one of the 40 greatest one hit wonders by "Rolling Stone", with the magazine stating, "Whether about heroin or just unrequited love, the La's single "There She Goes" off their self-titled debut has endured as a founding piece of Britpop's foundation." It was listed at number 22 on "NME"s "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".