Best Music of October, 2009: La Roux
Now that the ‘80s music revival is in full swing, those of us who were lucky enough to experience the original decade, and who were sad to see its musical demise, have a lot to be thankful for--and nobody has re-imagined the clean, danceable pop of the ‘80s for the new millennium better than British synthophiles La Roux. Sporting artistic influences of the highest
order, including Prince’s dark electro funk, Eurythmics’ shocking visual and
melodic style, and a heavy dose of the sharp songwriting and synthtastic sounds of Yaz (or Yazoo to you Brits) , the team of
Elly Jackson and Ben Langmaid have created an anachronistic gem of an album
that’s so strong, it could have brought back the ‘80s all on its own.
So much synthpop from past decades, as well as from today, has a plastic, disposable feel to it, and truly, much of it is just that—but not La Roux. What’s so salient about this debut release is not only its sharp attention to sonic detail and stylistic flair, but, as with all of the best pop music, its top-tier songwriting. These songs are catchy, deeply felt, full of attitude, and just the right length. Every listen leaves me begging for the back button, and check my iTunes library—of all the records I’ve loved and obsessed over this year, nothing has had more play than La Roux. Tracks like “Bulletproof” are undeniable, amplifying the most ‘80s elements of the ‘80s into a distilled and concentrated dose of thoughtful, dark, pop perfection that feel like they’d be perfect for everything from exercising and dancing to road-tripping and relaxing.
But honestly, you don’t need to be a fan of ‘80s music, or even pop to appreciate what this album really is—a timeless, quality work of art created by talented people who feel what they’re doing so much that every synthesized note feels completely natural.
Check out La Roux's video for their latest single, "I'm Not Your Toy," as well as the classic "Bulletproof," below.
--Alan Wiley
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