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Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats, for the show is about to begin. "The red haired one" will now start making electro-pop mean something again. Elly Jackson is 20 years old, and is experiencing all the things girls of that age tend to; heartbreak, frustration, wonderment, invincibility and fragility. But unlike most girls her age, Elly has a staggering ability to channel all these feelings and experiences into wondrous blasts of crystal-clean ear candy that hit the listener with instant resonance. But La Roux (French for "the red haired one") isn’t about disposable dancefloor fodder or meaningless pap--her creative waters are stirred most by the artistry of the original electro chart pioneers like Eurythmics and Depeche Mode, while she grew up strumming along to soul-searching sage’s like Nick Drake and Neil Young, starting points that still ground her today. The result of the gestation period of classic songwriting-meets-synth is a spread of tracks where a timeless electronic utopia and a Noughties’ head-nod danceability is underpinned by a painstaking way with words.
The self-titled LP is a kaleidoscope of emotions, touching on everything from heartbreak to disappointment to invincibility--all in true spine tingling La Roux measures that create an instant resonance. The album contains the singles "Quicksand" and "In For The Kill" and "Bulletproof" still sounding fresh as a daisy, alongside the high crystal-clean falsettos of "Fascination" to the brooding lulls of ballad "Cover My Eyes" (that features London Community Gospel Choir).
The self-titled LP is a kaleidoscope of emotions, touching on everything from heartbreak to disappointment to invincibility--all in true spine tingling La Roux measures that create an instant resonance. The album contains the singles "Quicksand" and "In For The Kill" and "Bulletproof" still sounding fresh as a daisy, alongside the high crystal-clean falsettos of "Fascination" to the brooding lulls of ballad "Cover My Eyes" (that features London Community Gospel Choir).
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By Bongo
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This album should carry a Health Warning. Truly the musical equivalent of Measles, infectious, an itch you cannot scratch. I hated this album when i first heard it. I am, after all, a dedicated Heavy Metal fan... this electronic rubbish was not to be to my taste. 48 hours later i was sat in a friends car when i heard La Roux again. I have probably never had a greater musical epiphany. Elly Jackson has one of the best voices of this decade and La Roux have produced one of the most intelligent 'pop' records of this genre. Instant classics like 'In For the Kill' and 'Bulletproof' are immediate in their impact and infectiousness but the true depth of La Roux is hidden in gems such as 'Colourless Colour'. Dismiss at your peril... you really would miss out on the freshest and most intelligent pop albums of all time. Catch the bug now! Now... how do i disguise this amidst my Maiden albums..
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By SynthBoy
Format:Vinyl
It's not a *brilliant* album, it does taper off towards the end, but it *is* their first so give them space, and "Bulletproof" is just so great it's almost worth buying just for that track!
If I have a criticism though it's so blatantly influenced by early 80's synthpop I almost feel Vince Clarke should have a royalty credit - this music just wouldn't exist if it wasn't for him! ;-)
Can't wait for album number 2...
If I have a criticism though it's so blatantly influenced by early 80's synthpop I almost feel Vince Clarke should have a royalty credit - this music just wouldn't exist if it wasn't for him! ;-)
Can't wait for album number 2...
18 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By J. Goh
Format:Audio CD
I am 42 and have been in love with music since my childhood. I am deeply passionate about a very wide variety of music, from serious classical music to opera, lived through the 80s with the the New Wave movement, then Madonna and Pet SHop Boys formed the soundtrack of life from the 90s on; discovered trance and danced till it died in the 21st century.
I still buy CDs and always try to keep up with pop other than those from winners of TV talent shows. Why is all this relevant? Let me say this, this album is one of the most refreshing pop releases in recent years!! Yes she has got an odd voice, yes, the lyrics are odd, yes, she looks odd, yes, at first and second listen many of the tracks share similar beats and even chords. But this girl knows how to put a catchy tune together. Remember when songs used to be about melody and tune? This is like the 80s all over again. What were the better pop releases in the past year or two? Sasha Fierce? E=MC2? Day and Age? Funhouse?The Sweet Escape? Relapse? Count La Roux in! Give it a go, don't take it too seriously, and treat your ears to some catchy tunes again.
I still buy CDs and always try to keep up with pop other than those from winners of TV talent shows. Why is all this relevant? Let me say this, this album is one of the most refreshing pop releases in recent years!! Yes she has got an odd voice, yes, the lyrics are odd, yes, she looks odd, yes, at first and second listen many of the tracks share similar beats and even chords. But this girl knows how to put a catchy tune together. Remember when songs used to be about melody and tune? This is like the 80s all over again. What were the better pop releases in the past year or two? Sasha Fierce? E=MC2? Day and Age? Funhouse?The Sweet Escape? Relapse? Count La Roux in! Give it a go, don't take it too seriously, and treat your ears to some catchy tunes again.
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La Roux
I'm hardly what you would call a synth/techno fan, but I don't hesitate to admit this is a quality album full of fantastic songs. Read more
Published 3 days ago by De_Nada72
5.0 out of 5 stars
Florence loved it.
My daughter loves La Roux. Techno pop and a spikey hair cut. Just the thing when you are a twelve year old.
Published 3 months ago by Notereader
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very content
It arrived quickly and was cheap, but unfortunately the case had somehow cracked. The CD was fine though and I'm pretty sure it must have been a one-off as it came in the standard... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Zoe Notts
4.0 out of 5 stars
Gets you moving like a deranged robot
Back in the day, I loved my 80's synth pop bands. When this synth 'pap' came on Radio 6 Music, I couldn't place it, as I thought I knew (or had bought) all of the genre of any... Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2011 by Tim Kidner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely BRILLIANT
I'm in love with this CD! Only knew 3 songs before I bought it and the rest of them is as good if not better. If you like the 80s tune you are going to love it. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2010 by Monika
5.0 out of 5 stars
This album is amazing
I listen to it every day. Armour Love is quite possibly the best pop song ever written.
Published on 22 Oct 2010 by Anna
1.0 out of 5 stars
Defies belief
Electronic mish-mash, vocals of no distinction; could be anybody. This album is truly awful. And that silly Jedward-type hairstyle.
Published on 7 Sep 2010 by Robert Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars
la roux
bought on the strengh of the two singles taken from it and was'nt disapointed
has an 80's style of electro pop music about it - recommended
has an 80's style of electro pop music about it - recommended
Published on 26 April 2010 by Mr. Keith E. Fawdry
5.0 out of 5 stars
Powerful and catchy alternative album.
This is is really for anyone who is tired of listening to the same sort of music year in and year out. We've heard a thousand Pixie Lott's but La Roux's don't come around so often. Read more
Published on 24 April 2010 by Robin Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
great cd
i absolutely loved the cd. I heard the 2 singles and didn't like them so much at first but they grew on me and so i bought the album. fast delivery and highly recommend
Published on 14 April 2010 by Devon Butcher
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