La Roux hails from Brixton, England and are already a smash pop act in the UK. They're next target of course is the U.S. They're self-titled album is full of electronic dance pop, and big pop it is folks. What separates this electronic pop from thousands of other bands is the relatable lyrics. You have the single "bulletproof", and its about not letting the one you love run over you. It's about growing a back bone without losing you ability to love and let someone in. It's a hell of a track, and the hits don't stop there. I should warn you though, this is one of those albums that will stick in your head. That's good though right? They're latest single "I'm not your toy" is just as upbeat as "bulletproof". Lead singer Elly Jackson sings "it's all false love and affection, you don't won't me you just like the attention" before launching into a gigantic hellaciously good chorus of I'm not your toy. The lyrics are well thought out, and most importantly of all RELATABLE. The one ballad on the album "cover my eyes" could even be a single. It's about being hurt, and seeing your loved one with another person on the street, and the pain that you feel seeing some shit like that. It's just human emotion. "Cover my eyes" features the London Community Gospel Choir and they add a great emotional effect on the hook without being corny and over the top. I believe they have hit the nail on the head with this album. A pop album without compromising artistic integrity is hard to come by these days, but these Brits have done it. Ok, bye.
*fun fact: la roux is french for "red-haired one"
