Top tracks — play these first
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21st Century — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy hooks and exploration of contemporary identity, showcasing La Roux's lyrical depth.
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Do You Feel — With its infectious rhythm and reflective lyrics, this track encapsulates the emotional highs and lows of modern relationships, making it relatable and impactful.
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Everything I Live For — This standout track features lush production and anthemic choruses that highlight La Roux's growth as a songwriter while maintaining a danceable energy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid synth-pop craftsmanship but lacks the depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a punchy synth line in '21st Century' that sets a brisk tempo, which is maintained through the first four tracks.
- Tracks feature layered synths and rhythmic bass lines, with vocal melodies often harmonizing with instrumental hooks.
- The pacing shifts noticeably in the latter half, particularly with 'He Rides' and 'Gullible Fool', which slow down and introduce more introspective themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- introspective and reflective moods
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Supervision marks La Roux's third studio album, arriving nearly a decade after their acclaimed second album, Trouble in Paradise. During this period, La Roux faced a significant evolution in both sound and personal life, resulting in a more mature and varied sonic palette. This release highlights the artist's resilience and adaptation within an ever-changing music landscape.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Automatic Driver
The narrative shifts from self-reflection to addressing another person directly creates an intimate connection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 21st Century 4:15
- 2 Do You Feel 5:02
- 3 Automatic Driver 5:07
- 4 I.W.O.L. 4:21
- 5 Everything I Live For 5:37
- 6 Otherside 5:23
- 7 He Rides 5:00
- 8 Gullible Fool 7:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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