Supervision
by La Roux
User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 43
  3. Negative: 5 out of 43
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  1. Lajaleaa
    Mar 24, 2020
    7
    ( 73/100 )

    Es de las primeras veces que escucho un álbum tan hueco y sin alma por más emoción e intención asertiva que "Supervision" tenga. Producido por Dan Carey y Elly Jackson, el álbum está construido con una serie de loops que secan inmediatamente cualquier atractivo en su música. Este Groovy y Synth Pop muy rara vez tiene espacio para alguna esencia y muy rara vez hay algo    ( 73/100 )

    Es de las primeras veces que escucho un álbum tan hueco y sin alma por más emoción e intención asertiva que "Supervision" tenga. Producido por Dan Carey y Elly Jackson, el álbum está construido con una serie de loops que secan inmediatamente cualquier atractivo en su música. Este Groovy y Synth Pop muy rara vez tiene espacio para alguna esencia y muy rara vez hay algo importante en sus letras. El único atractivo está en la energía que emana el álbum, pero realmente no hay una trascendencia. "Supervision" es el amigo raro que recita malos poemas y que se la pasa bien haciéndolo, realmente no lo quieres conocer, pero te entretienes cuando lo vez de lejos.
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    It's one of the first times that I hear such an empty and soulless album even with all of this emotion and assertive intention that "Supervision" has. Produced by Dan Carey and Elly Jackson, the album is constructed with a series of loops that immediately dries any attractiveness in their music. This Groovy and Synth Pop rarely has space for any essence and there's rarely anything important in their lyrics. The only attractiveness is in the energy that shares the album, but there is not an actual transcendence. "Supervision" is the weird friend that tells bad poetry and have fun doing it, you don't really want to meet them, but you kind of get entertained when you watch them from afar.    … Expand
  2. marcmyworks
    Mar 16, 2020
    7
    Supervision is a decent effort but it doesn't really broaden La Roux's range enough to be interesting. I love an artist that can stick with a New Wave motif, but nothing is bad or excellent on this record, it's simply light entertainment.
  3. ErnestoTell
    Feb 25, 2020
    7
    Es un buen álbum de Synth Pop para pasar un buen rato y bailar pero tampoco es la gran maravilla.
  4. Pippinseb
    Feb 12, 2020
    8
    Although very similar to trouble in paradise, it’s almost groovier and more subtle! Some of the songs need time to grow but is a great record to have in the background to chill to
  5. robertom_jr
    Feb 7, 2020
    10
    Undoubtedly a very amusing criticism of the musical industry. Elly is happy and we can feel it in each song that gets even bigger when you know the context in which the album was created. Give it time and this record will be understood in the future! Every track looks the same? Nice, it’s is what it is meant to be!
  6. constanj
    Feb 8, 2020
    10
    All songs have an ability to instantly capture you in their groove, with an irresistible temptation to tap your foot or bop your head along to the catchy beats without ever being too in your face. Each song builds with great progression and lyrics to match. There's a great tropical disco feel that makes the whole album sound like such a package.
  7. Aninhagallo
    Feb 7, 2020
    10
    Groovy meets deep sensitive lyrics with class and personality, plus an amazing aesthetics and outstanding live performances. Elly Jackson keeps getting better and never boring, expressing herself as an artist with strong opinions as bonus
  8. RTAir
    Feb 7, 2020
    8
    It's only a slight departure from the sound of Trouble in Paradise, which some people might find insufficient after an almost 6-year long wait, but at the same time, why change the formula that's capable of creating such tunes? Although Supervision definitely feels repetitive at parts, it's a thoroughly enjoyable listen, and feels like Elly Jackson is having the most fun with these songsIt's only a slight departure from the sound of Trouble in Paradise, which some people might find insufficient after an almost 6-year long wait, but at the same time, why change the formula that's capable of creating such tunes? Although Supervision definitely feels repetitive at parts, it's a thoroughly enjoyable listen, and feels like Elly Jackson is having the most fun with these songs than ever before. Do You Feel, Everything I Live For and He Rides are instant favorites, but this 8-track project leaves room for even a couple of growers, too.… Expand
  9. messerhani
    Feb 7, 2020
    8
    An album absolutely focused on the groove, and even though sometimes I miss the variation of Trouble in Paradise, Supervision is still crazy fun. All killer, no filler.

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68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Consequence
    Aug 20, 2020
    75
    Now a certified pop vet, La Roux returns with a work that translates the hard-earned lessons of the past decade into another collection of radio-ready dance-pop whose best tracks manage to sound timeless and topical at the same time. It’s an eminently listenable album, and her best shot in years at recapturing some of those triumphs for herself.
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  2. AllMusic
    Feb 28, 2020
    80
    s, Supervision is some of Jackson's most consistent work, and hearing her have this much fun growing into her music -- and herself -- is infectious.
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  3. Q Magazine
    Feb 11, 2020
    60
    The LP's monotonous back half leaves Jackson running to stand still. [Apr 2020, p.111]
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