La Roux
by La Roux
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Under The Radar
    30
    Between the shrill, semi-anonymous voice of Elly Jackson, and Ben Langmaid's clunky paint-by-numbers beats, La Roux's eponymous debut already feels dated. [Fall 2009, p.74]
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#62 Most Discussed Album of 2009

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 93 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 93
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 93
  3. Negative: 8 out of 93
  1. Falling_Hammer
    Aug 2, 2011
    10
    A pretty good album actually... I am no fan of electric music but I was impressed how songs were composed here so I give it 10/10 ... becauseA pretty good album actually... I am no fan of electric music but I was impressed how songs were composed here so I give it 10/10 ... because when you write a review for a product you have to be objective not subjective... :)… Full Review »
  2. marcmyworks
    Dec 8, 2013
    9
    Probably one of the most amazing albums to be made in the 2000s, which begs the question... What happened to them and whens the follow-upProbably one of the most amazing albums to be made in the 2000s, which begs the question... What happened to them and whens the follow-up coming out? 4 years is a long time to wait for fans.… Full Review »
  3. LuizCC
    Oct 2, 2011
    9
    The real electropop is here, not this crappy one like Enrique Iglesias and LFMAO that everybody wants to listen to. Making a beatiful duoThe real electropop is here, not this crappy one like Enrique Iglesias and LFMAO that everybody wants to listen to. Making a beatiful duo work, Elly Jackson and Bem Lengmaid gave us pop, pop, pop and electro with good lyrics and strange videoclips. "Quicksand", "Tigerlily" and "I'm Not Your Toy" will show to you the power of this album.… Full Review »
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