Review
Let me tell you, "La Roux" burst onto the scene in 2009 with an explosion of synths that would have made even Duran Duran envious. The album is a wild, neon-lit ride, showing off Elly Jackson’s fluid vocals that swoop, trill, and snap straight through to your core, all backed by layers of candy-colored, arcade-style beats. "Bulletproof" and "In for the Kill" became the kind of earworms that make you want to cruise downtown in leg warmers with the windows down and the boombox blasting. The lyrics dig deep into wild romantic entanglements and obsession, but you could just as easily lose yourself in the catchy hooks and sharp production.
There’s something totally radical about the way the synths glitch, bubble, and bounce around Elly’s voice—sometimes sweet and high, sometimes deliciously bratty. The album’s souped-up energy and playful edge turned me into a dance-floor maniac more than once, spinning around the living room like I was at an '80s roller disco party. Having big names like Skream and Skrillex remix the tracks really rocketed these songs from grungy nightclubs to center stage for everyone to enjoy. "La Roux" manages to feel shiny and robotic but never cold, capturing the spirit of electronic pop with heart and personality to spare—it's a totally gnarly debut in every sense! - Beth
Artist Bio
La Roux is a synth-pop project from England, started in 2008 as a duo with singer Elly Jackson and producer Ben Langmaid, before Jackson became the sole member in 2012. Known for catchy tracks like "Bulletproof" and "In for the Kill," La Roux’s 2009 debut album gained both Grammy recognition and widespread commercial success. Over the years, La Roux has released three albums, shifting from major labels to independent production while continuing to craft a stylish electronic pop sound. Elly Jackson's signature vocals and retro-electronic production often draw comparisons to artists like Robyn, Little Boots, and CHVRCHES. The combination of sharp synth hooks and Jackson’s distinct voice has made La Roux a staple in modern synth-pop.
