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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 107 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 91 out of 107
  2. Negative: 7 out of 107
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  1. Jul 31, 2014
    6
    When I listened to their (or in this case, her) debut album, I was amazed on how the sound was made. It’s quite electronic without going through the cliches of EDM music. It’s like I am listening to rainbows!

    Then, after a very long hiatus, La Roux comes back with a new album that according to their fans is worth the comeback. This album had a different sound compared to the debut
    When I listened to their (or in this case, her) debut album, I was amazed on how the sound was made. It’s quite electronic without going through the cliches of EDM music. It’s like I am listening to rainbows!

    Then, after a very long hiatus, La Roux comes back with a new album that according to their fans is worth the comeback.

    This album had a different sound compared to the debut effort. The sound is more like rock from the 60s-70s with some input of electronic sound. It goes to show that La Roux doesn’t want to be a one-trick pony.

    I noticed the lyrics are more risque in this album. I never heard any La Roux song that indirectly refers to sex and this is quite a change.

    I think what the album lacked was personality and it made this album a bit boring to listen at times.

    This comeback album of La Roux will satisfy most loyal fans. For me, it’s nice to see La Roux coming back to the music industry with a new record but would I listen to this album again? I am afraid not.
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  2. Aug 9, 2014
    4
    After the refreshingly simple and sharp Yazoo-like debut, this new release is a real disappointment. Very shop-worn song structure and chord arrangements. The melodies are too familiar for comfort. Pleasant enough but a lot of it could be Bananarama.
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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 28
  2. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Magnet
    Aug 6, 2014
    60
    Trouble In Paradise proves her more than capable of putting together a solid pop album on her own. [No. 112, p.57]
  2. 80
    La Roux’s march may has slowed to a stroll, but she proves here that she can captivate at any pace.
  3. Jul 31, 2014
    70
    Trouble in Paradise is at once sleek and solid, every track pulsing with a kind of confidence that invites closer listening but is equally pleasant as a collection of mood-heightening jams.