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With commercially successful singles "Quicksand" and "In For The Kill" (latterly remixed by dubstep luminary Skream), red-headed, pale-skinned Brixton girl Elly Jackson and her "invisible" co-producer Ben Langmaid irrevocably established their love of 80s pop. This debut album continues the duo’s foray into euphoric retro-dance, nodding non-ironically to the likes of The Eurythmics, Depeche Mode, Heaven 17 and The Human League while remaining impressively contemporary. Opening with a string of sassy tunes--the buzzing "Tigerlily", the synth-heavy "Quicksand" and the slick and fiery "Bulletproof"--it’s apparent that La Roux have colour, class and confidence in spades. The album tapers off a little during the second half--failed experiments like "Cover My Eyes" which features the London Community Gospel Choir don't help--but it still boasts way more in the shape of dynamic killers than sappy fillers. First class. --Danny McKenna
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Tipped in many polls at the start of 2009 as a contender for success, La Roux were possibly always thought of as the wild card in the bunch with many pitting the duo against the shinier Little Boots. Elly Jackson's magnificent quiff of red hair, and high pitched, cutting tones certainly aren't for everyone, but the retro styling of her and producer Ben Langmaid's music has quickly burrowed its way into the hearts of the nation.
While the magnetic Quicksand was first to tantalise our earbuds on limited release last year, it was instead the almost unpleasant-to-listen-to In For The Kill that swept these competitors out of the water, positioned her as the year's most exciting new talent and landed her a massive chart hit. That shrill vocal might mean the self titled debut album is not something you're likely to listen to all in one go in a high pressure situation, but it's one jam-packed with killer pop song after killer pop song.
The frantic Tigerlily is a good indication of what's ahead, as a strange synth harpsichord eventually gives way to a starring role from Elly's father in a Vincent Price-aping spooky spoken word interlude. With the whole album centered around the break up of a twisted love affair, Bulletproof, with its candy floss chorus, might initially sound happier, but as Elly snarls that she's, ''been there, done that, messed around'' proves anything but. That newly resolute persona continues strong with the minimal I'm Not Your Toy and the early 90s decor of Colourless Colour. While the pair might be denying a heavy 80s influence in interviews, their music is filied with allusions to the likes of Yazoo, Aneka and The Human League particularly on the euphoric chorus of monster tune Fascination and the delightfully bleak Reflections Are Protections.
Establishing themselves as one of our most exciting new pop acts, La Roux have mastered their debut. Never has something so tinny sounded so good. --Talia Kraines
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
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
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...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Heard La Roux on Alan Carr's show for the first time. Reminded me of Leo Sayer when he first started absolutely spot on with notes and a great performer.
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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 15 months ago by Tim Kidner
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 18 months ago by Monika
This album is amazing
I listen to it every day. Armour Love is quite possibly the best pop song ever written.
Published 19 months ago by Anna
Defies belief
Electronic mish-mash, vocals of no distinction; could be anybody. This album is truly awful. And that silly Jedward-type hairstyle.
Published 20 months ago by Robert Robinson
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
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
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
SUE'S VIEW
I BOUGHT THE ALBUM AS A PRESENT FOR MY HUSBAND. WE HEARD HER DO A RADIO PROGRAMME WITH HEAVEN 17 AND THOUGHT SHE WAS REALLY GOOD. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2010 by SRS
La Roux
Bought this CD after seeing the artist perform live at an event. Had not heard of her before. Some great tracks on the CD.
Published on 2 Mar 2010 by Ms. C. V. Francois
Fantastikos
Like other reviewers on here I`m old enough to have experienced 80`s electro pop 1st time around (yazoo on razzmataz after school etc) and this is just as good , I love her... Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2010 by JimmyDCFC
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