One of the more exciting debuts of the year, La Roux�s album has a very specific, easily recognizable sound. I would have never thought that icy synthpop would find the success it did this year, though they�ve been unable so far to break America. As evidenced by the handful of hits taken from the album, there�s plenty to love here. The non-singles are just as interesting and memorable as the ones we all know. I�m especially a fan of the ballads. Elly�s voice can at times be a bit much, but when she calms it down it�s very magical.
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11. Robbie Williams - Reality Killed The Video Star
This was the perfect album to release at this point in his career. The sound�s still identifiably Robbie, but it�s also more mature and world-weary. In the hands of a lesser performer, this could have been a dreary, forgettable collection of songs, but Robbie uses that indelible charm to make the album something very special. Fusing elements from throughout his career, there�s something for everybody here. The production is lush, filled with dramatic string sections and soaring instrumentation befitting the legend that is Mr. Robbie Williams.
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