All I Need

Recording information: State of the Ark Studios, Richmond; Studio Splendido, Hereford; The Rib Cage, Los Angeles, CA.Photographer: Lloyd Pursall.Foxes' All I Need is a refreshing blast of deftly produced, stylish pop. At its best, All I Need is on par with the smarts of Marina and the addictive joy of Ellie, while mirroring the focused vision of Carly Rae. From the double whammy of the two singles that open the album to the stirring numbers that close it, it's a dose of unabashed emotion that never overwhelms with treacle or plastic detachment. Louisa Rose Allen's rich voice is full of natural soul and vitality, able to convey yearning and joy with equal measure. That organic vocal strength is the center point that carries the album from the immediacy of the feel-good, club-friendly hits ("Body Talk," "Amazing") to the empowering Sia-sized belters ("Feet Don't Fail Me Now"). Elsewhere, the plaintive moments of dramatic beauty are heartbreaking (the weepy "If You Leave Me Now" and the B