Released 19 April 2011 Two
(2011) Shadows
(2013) Release date 28 February 2011 | Length 38:55 Artist Lenka Label Epic/Sony Records | |
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Genres Pop music, Indie pop, Electropop Producers Eg White, Guy Sigsworth, Faultline Similar Lenka albums, Pop music albums | ||
Two is the second studio album by Australian recording artist Lenka. It was released on 19 April 2011 in the United States through Epic Records and on 28 February 2011 in Singapore.
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The album was Lenka's second solo album after having been a member of the group Decoder Ring. The first single from the album, "Heart Skips a Beat", was released on 11 February 2011 to little commercial success. Because of this lack of success, Two failed to chart as well as its predecessor, Lenka (2008).
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Singles
"Heart Skips a Beat" was the first official single. and was released on the 11 February 2011, to little success. A music video was released on 17 March 2011 through Vevo. However, the song was well received by critics.
The album's title track, "Two", was the second single. Its music video was premiered on 30 June 2011 on YouTube. Like its predecessor, "Two" failed to achieve any commercial success.
"Everything at Once" was initially released as the second promotional single from the album through iTunes. Lenka performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live! along with "Heart Skips a Beat". The song was used in a TV advertisement for Windows 8 in 2012, leading to its release as the third official single on 4 November 2012. The single was a commercial success and became Lenka's second most successful single after "The Show".
Promotional singles
"Roll with the Punches" was the first promotional single released from the album, on 8 November 2010.
Critical reception
Two was well received by most critics, earning 4 stars out of 5 from AllMusic. AbsolutePunk also gave the album a positive review with a grade of 68%, stating, "...if you're looking for harmless hooks and melodies that are recycled, yet playful, Lenka certainly has you covered."
Personnel
Adapted from AllMusic
Songs
1Two3:16
2Heart Skips a Beat3:21
3Roll With the Punches3:19