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Automatic Driver
Electronic · 2020

Automatic Driver

La Roux

La Roux's "Automatic Driver" is a sleek, nocturnal synth-pop single, blending Elly Jackson's signature falsetto with driving electronic rhythms and shimmering retro-futuristic textures.

January 23, 2020 · Supercolour Records

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This is the sound of a late-night drive through a neon-lit city, a soundtrack for introspection and cool detachment. "Automatic Driver" wraps you in a shimmering blanket of synthesizers and Elly Jackson's unmistakable falsetto, creating a mood that's both melancholic and utterly compelling. It's for those moments when you need to feel sophisticated, a little wistful, and perfectly in sync with the urban hum. Own it for its impeccable production, its driving yet dreamy pulse, and its ability to transport you to a world of sleek, retro-futuristic cool.

Moments Worth Listening For
The immediate emergence of the track's signature, driving synth arpeggio, establishing its propulsive yet dreamy character.
Elly Jackson's distinct falsetto entering, cutting through the synth layers with a cool, almost detached emotional clarity.
A subtle, yet impactful, shift in the drum machine pattern around the mid-point, adding a new layer of rhythmic complexity.
The way the synth bassline provides a consistent, deep groove, acting as the track's anchor amidst the shimmering higher frequencies.
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How does Automatic Driver sound next to the rest of La Roux's catalogue?

Contemplative+2.6σ

Contemplative saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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