Description
Elly Jackson is the face and the voice of La Roux (French for the red haired one). Born and bred in Brixton, South London, Elly grew up listening to her Dads record collection, including artists such as Nick Drake and Neil Young who influenced her to begin writing her own music. Playing a couple of her own songs at a friends party so impressed a sound engineer in attendance, he immediately started calling every producer he knew. One call was to upcoming producer Ben Langmaid who, on hearing the songs, immediately decided to drop all other projects and focus on Ellys music and so, the creative partnership of La Roux was formed.
Backed by co-writer and producer Ben Langmaids magical synth heavy wonderbeats, the result harps back to classic electro-pop pioneers like Eurythmics and Depeche Mode without losing any relevance to the new school of club goers and young hearts La Roux are picking up as fans.
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Product Details
- Artist
- La Roux
- Year of release
- 2009
- Label / Studio
- POLYDOR
- Media Content Format
- Album
- CD WOW! Sales Rank
- #23041
- Media Format
- Audio CD
- Recording Environment
- Studio
- Number of Discs
- 1
- Run Time (minutes)
- 46
- Original year of release
- 2009
- CD 30days Sales Rank
- #16235
- Cast & Crew
- La Roux (Music Performer)
Press Reviews
Launching into the album with 'In For The Kill' does exactly what the song title promises: kicking off an attack of irresistible tunes and arresting production Clash
Their debut album is toploaded with scintillating three minute synth gems which re-imagine The Greatest Hits Of The '80s with aplomb Mojo (07/09 p.98)
Tracklisting
Disc 1:
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In for the Kill
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Tigerlily
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Quicksand
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Bulletproof
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Colourless Colour
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I'm Not Your Toy
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Cover My Eyes
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As If By Magic
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Fascination
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Reflections Are Protection
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Armour Love
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Growing Pains
Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Can listen over and over (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- In the car (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Adult (3)
REVIEWS
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Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
Cons
- Too Few Tracks
Best Uses
- At Home
- Gift
- In The Car
- Parties
Comments about POLYDOR La Roux - La Roux:
This album is great. Buy it. You wont regret having these electro beats in your collection. La Roux is a fantastic artist and performer. I only wish that I had seen her live when she came to Adelaide! Her music just does not get old.
Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
- Great Lyrics
Cons
- Anywhere
Best Uses
Comments about POLYDOR La Roux - La Roux:
Great album. Good price [...]
Pros
- Original
Cons
Best Uses
- In The Car
Comments about POLYDOR La Roux - La Roux:
I think it's a great album. I feel it both contemporary and a bit like back to the 80's or early 90's. I don't listen to it over and over but I do play it once in a while. I like the original and unique style that La Roux has.
Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
- Great Lyrics
- Original
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- In The Car
- To boost your mood
Comments about POLYDOR La Roux - La Roux:
This was my favourite album of 2009. I can listen to it over and over again. I constantly change my mind about my favourite track as I love them all. It has been a long time since i bought an album I loved so much.
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