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What are La Roux like live?
Published Thursday, Nov 26 2009, 07:22 GMT | By Nick Levine | 13 comments
Highlights include Elly's gutsy vocals on 'As If By Magic', an emotive version of 'Armour Love' during which her formidable quiff is shrouded in smoke – how very '80s! - and a cracking final four that threatens to turn the Empire into a bit of a rave: 'Colourless Colour', 'In For The Kill', 'Fascination' and, for the encore, No.1 smash 'Bulletproof'.
As for La Mouche herself, she actually comes across very sweet, a touch shy at times, but certainly not lacking in energy as she hops across the stage like a little pop robin. La Roux are still fairly green as a live act – lest we forget, their album only came out in June - so it's perhaps unsurprising that tonight's gig doesn't feature any radical reinterpretations or curveball cover versions. Musically, it's pretty much a straight recreation of the album, but when you've got an album as good as La Roux's to recreate, that's no bad thing at all. Our verdict? A very healthy
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Seb, Shrewsbury, on December 7th, 2009
Nowhere near as good as Florence and her machine...
Nowhere near as good as Florence and her machine...
Molly Kent, on December 1st, 2009
AH! i was at the first shepherds bush show it was amazing completely exceeded my expectations and her performance had improved alot since i saw her at iTunes festival i was right at the front and she held my hand for ages in bulletproof one of the best ive been to this year(L)
AH! i was at the first shepherds bush show it was amazing completely exceeded my expectations and her performance had improved alot since i saw her at iTunes festival i was right at the front and she held my hand for ages in bulletproof one of the best ive been to this year(L)
Iceman, Leeds, on November 30th, 2009
Simply mesmeric! Didn't miss a single note when she played at Leeds University's Refectory. Had the whole crowd buzzing. The entrance to Tigerlily made the hairs on the back of your neck stand up and the encore "Bulletproof" was just epic, the best gig I have ever witnessed!
Simply mesmeric! Didn't miss a single note when she played at Leeds University's Refectory. Had the whole crowd buzzing. The entrance to Tigerlily made the hairs on the back of your neck stand up and the encore "Bulletproof" was just epic, the best gig I have ever witnessed!
HT, London, on November 27th, 2009
i went to both of the shepherd's bush shows, really great, but i'd say the first was better. she seemed a bit lacking in energy on the thursday! elly and the band played flawless performances, can't wait to see what they have in store for the gold tour next year.
i went to both of the shepherd's bush shows, really great, but i'd say the first was better. she seemed a bit lacking in energy on the thursday! elly and the band played flawless performances, can't wait to see what they have in store for the gold tour next year.
Laurie Ealing, on November 26th, 2009
I just came back from the thursday gig it was great yet i felt it lacked some thing.... I would give it 3*'s although i still had lots of fun :D, i was right at the front with no one infront except a baracade hehe. Her hits were the best part of the show because she really up her game for In for the kill and Bulletproof
I just came back from the thursday gig it was great yet i felt it lacked some thing.... I would give it 3*'s although i still had lots of fun :D, i was right at the front with no one infront except a baracade hehe. Her hits were the best part of the show because she really up her game for In for the kill and Bulletproof
Chris, London, on November 26th, 2009
No, Jedward have La Roux hair. Suggesting La Roux's album is autotuned may be libellous...
No, Jedward have La Roux hair. Suggesting La Roux's album is autotuned may be libellous...
Jelly, on November 26th, 2009
They did 'Saviour' but not 'Reflections are Protections'? Odd
They did 'Saviour' but not 'Reflections are Protections'? Odd
Kloey..xx, on November 26th, 2009
She has Jedward hair.
She has Jedward hair.
Fran, on November 26th, 2009
Megs' absolutely right! The only thing she does is to slag and insult other artists... seems she's hungry for success.... but they won't last.
Megs' absolutely right! The only thing she does is to slag and insult other artists... seems she's hungry for success.... but they won't last.
Nina Doroushi, Acton, on November 26th, 2009
Last night was buzzing, it was electric! The most significant part was her entrance. The first bar of Tigerlily boomed throbbingly before Elly appeared, looking like she stepped out of a time machine, wearing this blood-shocking red military-like jacket, and of course her very famous ginger quiff. The 1980's vibes almost replaced my pulse. I was quite disappointed they didn't play "Growing Pains" or "Reflections are protection" but overall they KICKED ASSSS! I THINK i GOT EYE CONTACT WITH ELLY AT ONE STAGE!
Last night was buzzing, it was electric! The most significant part was her entrance. The first bar of Tigerlily boomed throbbingly before Elly appeared, looking like she stepped out of a time machine, wearing this blood-shocking red military-like jacket, and of course her very famous ginger quiff. The 1980's vibes almost replaced my pulse. I was quite disappointed they didn't play "Growing Pains" or "Reflections are protection" but overall they KICKED ASSSS! I THINK i GOT EYE CONTACT WITH ELLY AT ONE STAGE!
Megs, Sussex, on November 26th, 2009
Omg I cannot understand how people say she can sing?! She can't! Her album is so ridiculously autotuned and live, it's just painful! I've seen clips, I didn't need to be there to say that! I find it ridiculous that you can give someone like Esmee Denters a 2 out of 5 when she has a beautiful voice yet La Roux can't really sing and you give her 4! She doesn't deserve her success anyway cause all she seems to do is slag other people in the industry off!
Omg I cannot understand how people say she can sing?! She can't! Her album is so ridiculously autotuned and live, it's just painful! I've seen clips, I didn't need to be there to say that! I find it ridiculous that you can give someone like Esmee Denters a 2 out of 5 when she has a beautiful voice yet La Roux can't really sing and you give her 4! She doesn't deserve her success anyway cause all she seems to do is slag other people in the industry off!
Lip, on November 26th, 2009
I was at the gig in Shepy Bush last night. From the 3rd tear we were unedged by a strangely unchoreographed or talented performance from ou'est le banque. Not a warm up rather a cool down. But the long anticipated main act came out to a neon light extravaganza. Elly's voice was incredible, such an eclectic mix of pop/ballads and electro. The drummer stood and danced his way through every song, adding energy to the front girls already bouncy performance. The crowd lapped it up, as did I. Having only run through the released single tracks so far, my next purchase is La Roux's album. Every song smashed it! A brilliant night! One of the best performances I have seen this year!
I was at the gig in Shepy Bush last night. From the 3rd tear we were unedged by a strangely unchoreographed or talented performance from ou'est le banque. Not a warm up rather a cool down. But the long anticipated main act came out to a neon light extravaganza. Elly's voice was incredible, such an eclectic mix of pop/ballads and electro. The drummer stood and danced his way through every song, adding energy to the front girls already bouncy performance. The crowd lapped it up, as did I. Having only run through the released single tracks so far, my next purchase is La Roux's album. Every song smashed it! A brilliant night! One of the best performances I have seen this year!
yes i love her a lot she is the best in the world. i love her hair and i love her style is so great. xoxoxo <3