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Sidetracked

La Roux · 2010

67 min · 17 tracks · synth-pop

Energetic synth-pop blends with retro influences, creating infectious hooks and vibrant dancefloor rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious dancefloor rhythms
  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • for vibrant gatherings
  • wave-like emotional shifts
  • catchy tunes for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking slow, introspective pieces
  • prefer straightforward single tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, 'Sidetracked' came after La Roux's critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which established them as a key player in the synth-pop revival. This album serves as a collection of remixes and B-sides that showcase the duo's eclectic style during their early career phase.
Stylistic neighbors
Robyn· Grimes· Chvrches

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Second That Emotion 5:02
  • 2 Come Live With Me 3:36
  • 3 (You Are My) All and All 4:56
  • 4 Afrikan Man 6:29
  • 5 When I Grow Up (D. Lissvik version) 3:22
  • 6 Just One Look 2:39
  • 7 Doot Doot 4:46
  • 8 Exotic Nations 3:37
  • 9 Big Bubbles, No Troubles 3:18
  • 10 Precious Little Diamond 3:34
  • 11 Suffer the Children 4:09
  • 12 What's Your Problem? 2:57
  • 13 Self Machine (Coconut Candy 'No Need for Plastic Palm Trees' Elly Jackson remix) 3:45
  • 14 Big Blue World 3:39
  • 15 Testarossa Autodrive (Sebastian remix) 4:02
  • 16 Under My Thumb 3:17
  • 17 Right Down the Line 4:30

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