Album
Trouble In Paradise
2014 · Electronic
Rare pressing on Gatefold
Trouble In Paradise is an Electronic album by La Roux, originally released in 2014. On Gatefold: 17 pressings tracked.
About
Five years have passed since La Roux owned the charts with "Bulletproof," during which time vocalist Elly Jackson endured vocal problems and the departure of collaborator Ben Langmaid. Now she's released <i>Trouble in Paradise</i>, which, despite its ominous title, is full of vibrant, sun-splashed rhythms. Indeed, the rebooted La Roux was worth the wait. Whereas the group's debut succeeded on the strength of its icy throb and aggressive sentiments ("I'm going in for the kill!"), <i>Trouble</i> proves that Jackson is human after all, infusing her sound with ska, reggae, and the exuberant '80s pop of groups like General Public and Missing Persons. "Kiss and Not Tell" is effervescent electro, while "Tropical Chancer" features slinking guitars à la Nile Rodgers. Past and present collide on "Silent Partner," a pulsing reminder that Jackson remains bulletproof when it comes to riling up a dancefloor.
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Tracklist
- 1Uptight Downtown4:22
- 2Kiss and Not Tell3:53
- 3Cruel Sexuality4:15
- 4Paradise Is You5:11
- 5Sexotheque4:18
- 6Tropical Chancer3:31
- 7Silent Partner7:01
- 8Let Me Down Gently5:40
- 9The Feeling4:06
Sound DNA
- Electronic
- Synth-Pop / New Wave
- shimmering
- euphoric
- summer
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Recorded at Big Barn, Lynchmob, Assault and Battery 1, Eastcote and The Isle of Bingy. Mixed at Assault and Batter 1 & Lynchmob. Mastered at Loud.
Managed at Quest Management Ltd.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Aleysha LeiBACKING VOCALS
- Chilly GonzalesORGAN PIANO PIANO, ELECTRIC ORGAN
- Darren BerryDRUM MACHINE
- Ed SeedGUITAR
- Elly JacksonBASS DRUM DRUMS
- Hannah KhemohBACKING VOCALS
- Ian SherwinBASS GUITAR BASS GUITAR, DRUM PROGRAMMING BASS GUITAR, DRUM PROGRAMMING, PERCUSSION
- ShuxGUITAR KEYBOARDS KEYBOARDS, GUITAR
- Steve WhiteDRUMS
- Tim BaxterPIANO
- William Bowerman
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 17 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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