La Roux
by La Roux
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

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  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 ... because when you write a review for a product you have to be objective not subjective... :)
  2. 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 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.
  3. 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-up coming out? 4 years is a long time to wait for fans.
  4. RalphU.
    Oct 1, 2009
    10
    Album of the decade
  5. Drag
    Nov 21, 2010
    10
    This album is one of my favourites to date. Bulletproof, Colourless Colour, Tigerlily, In For The Kill and As If By Magic are all great tracks. The album as a whole works nicely and Ely's vocals work best in the catchy Bulletproof and mysterious Tigerlily. Overall the album is extremely cohesive and makes for a great listen.
  6. Hive
    Sep 30, 2009
    7
    This is good album.
  7. PhilipH.
    Oct 3, 2009
    9
    I think it's easy to underestimate this album which has a simple theme and is quite poppy, but La Roux should be praised for producing a hugely enjoyable first offering. It isn't stunning, but it's fun, and I love it. I think the sound is progressive too, and although clearly influenced by the 80's, it gives us all something unique to enjoy.
  8. CraigO.
    Nov 17, 2009
    9
    Brilliant album .elly has a very unuasal voice and i love it but i can see why people dont like her .If it wasnt for cover my eyes i'd give it a 10.
  9. ZoeS.
    Nov 27, 2009
    8
    If you don't like electro pop like Gabe C. and Mike L. clearly do not, don't rate albums of this kind!! If you do like pop electro fun then get this album!
  10. DragonsInSpace
    Feb 19, 2011
    10
    Strength-draining and intense, but coupled with amazing composition, lyrics, and soft singing. It's love-or-hate (because of how intense it is, yada yada), but doubtlessly high-quality.
  11. ramona
    Oct 14, 2011
    8
    Finally someone that know how to use electronic instruments! Elly's voice is remarkable and the complexity synthesisers will immerse you into a colourful and nightlife atmosphere that will make your feet suddenly move along the beat.
  12. DP922
    Mar 17, 2012
    8
    La Roux's debut is an ode and revival to the 80's synthpop. Fans of Lady Gaga or Robyn will be insanely addicted to these killer beats it's worth repeating over and over again.

    Key Tracks:
    "Reflections Are Protection"
    "As If by Magic"
    "In for the Kill"
  13. mike4444
    Oct 31, 2013
    10
    I do not like techo music but this is quite amazing. Every track is distinct from the others and there is not a single one to miss out on. Personally I like bulletproof, in for the kill, as if by magic, and fascination the best but check it out for yourself and form your own opinions
  14. nilsy
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    Years later you still run into the "bulletproof" and "in for the kill" song on the radio and internet. Its very rare i like this type of techno-pop and even rarer i like them when they are upbeat and happy. You should check out the gold edition its significantly better in fact id go so far as to call it the best album of 2009.
    Quicksand is likely the song that impressed me the most.
  15. alecvl08
    Oct 13, 2014
    7
    This album has a good, unique style and the lyrics are interesting. Some tracks pail in comparison to others, but the great singles carry this album. Favorite track: Bulletproof
  16. gabrielfobia
    Sep 10, 2016
    8
    An impressive way of making electro-techno music. From the songwriting to the emotion of the lyrics it is a great album on its on. Perhaps some songs may have a lack of sense in comparison to the whole album, like Bulletproof, which cuts the great atmosphere of the album.
  17. fabiangza
    Sep 18, 2016
    10
    De los pocos álbumes que me causan tanta fascinación, no me lo imagino sin alguna de sus 12 pistas, que en conjunto forman un paquete completo y único de electropop al estilo de los 2000.

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#62 Most Discussed Album of 2009

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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. Dot Music
    70
    There is more than enough pop fuel here to maintain La Roux's unlikely momentum for a while.
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  2. Hot Press
    80
    Strangely moving robo-pop from hyped duo.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    80
    So far 2009 belongs to La Roux, the rest are just playing catch-up.
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