1/1/2018 0 Comments Lenka Album• 'Heart Skips a Beat' Released: 11 February 2011 • 'Two' Released: 30 June 2011 • ' Released: 4 November 2012 Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating positive 68/100 Two is the second studio album by Australian recording artist. It was released on 19 April 2011 in the through and on 28 February 2011 in. The album was Lenka's second solo album after having been a member of the group. 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, (2008). Contents • • • • • • • • 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. 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. ' was initially released as the second promotional single from the album through iTunes. Lenka performed the song on along with 'Heart Skips a Beat'. Lenka is the self-titled debut album by Lenka. It was released on 23 September 2008 through Epic Records. The first single, 'The Show', Lenka's 'signature song', was featured as the soundtrack for an Old Navy, Ugly Betty season 3, Moneyball and so forth. The next single, 'Trouble Is a Friend', was written by Thomas Salter. The song was used in a TV advertisement for 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 '. [ ] 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. 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.' Track listing [ ] No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length 1. • – vocals, autoharp, Fender Rhodes, keyboards, Mellotron, organ, percussion, piano, synthesizer • Ben H. Allen – mixing, piano, production (track 3) • Ian Archer – guitar • Guy Aroch – photography • Adam Ayan – mastering • Sigurdur Birkis – drums • Lukas Burton – • Jason Cooper – drums • Danny T. • ^ • Hoffman, Ross.. Retrieved 15 May 2012. • Carradini, Stephen (6 April 2011)... Retrieved 15 May 2012. • ^ • Lanham, Tom.. San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved 12 March 2012. • 13 January 2011 at 7:13 AM (13 January 2011).. Retrieved 12 March 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2012. 21 April 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2012. 26 October 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2015. • Cheung, Nadine (8 November 2010).. Retrieved 12 March 2012. 19 April 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2015. • Steffen Hung.. Retrieved 30 January 2013. • Steffen Hung.. Retrieved 30 January 2013. • Steffen Hung.. Retrieved 12 March 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2012. Lenka performing at Summer Sonic festival in Tokyo, Japan, 2009 Background information Birth name Lenka Kripac Also known as Lenka Born ( 1978-03-19) 19 March 1978 (age 39), Australia Genres Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, actress Instruments Vocals, piano, trumpet Years active 2008–present Labels / (2008–2012) (2013–) Associated acts Website Lenka (born Lenka Kripac; 19 March 1978) is an Australian singer and actress best known for her song ', from her self-titled album. The track was used in the 2011 film. Her song ' was used in a television advertisement and in a Disney Movie Rewards commercial. Lenka at the Hotel Cafe Tour at Doug Fir in, As a teenager, Lenka studied acting at the Australian Theatre For Young People, where she trained with actress. Lenka starred in the Australian ABC-TV drama series as Vesna Kapek in the 1990s. She also hosted and has guest starred in other Australian TV series, including, Wild Side, Head Start, and. She appeared in Australian feature films and, as well as in theatre productions. Lenka provided the vocals for 2 tracks on 's 2005 album. As Lenka Kripac, she was a member of the Australian -rock band for two of their albums. She then moved to California in 2007. After adopting her first name as her sole artistic name, Lenka released her eponymous debut album on 24 September 2008, with ' (produced by ) chosen to be the first single release from the set. The album peaked at number 142 on the US. Her song 'Everything at Once' was featured in a Windows 8 ad, becoming a worldwide success. Lenka creates paper art type stop-motion animated music videos for each of her singles with her husband James Gulliver Hancock, a visual artist from Australia, for a deliberately childlike effect. Her vocal stylings are a juxtaposition of pop and layered, complicated influences. She provided vocals on two tracks ('Addicted' and 'Sunrise') on German artist 's album, released in Germany on 12 March 2010. Personal life [ ] Lenka currently resides between Sydney, Australia and. Lenka is married to visual artist James Gulliver Hancock. She announced on 27 September 2011 that she was pregnant. In March 2012, she announced on Twitter that she had given birth to a boy named Quinn. Filmography [ ] Year Title Role Notes 2005 Sally Fleming 2003 Emily 2001 Lucy Swain 5 episodes Erin Shanahan Can You Hear Me? (#4.19) 2000 Marie McIntyre Lily Aureli Last Act (#3.16) Dee Anne Williams 1998 Jasmine Yakabovich Episode #1.11 1997 Nikki Kershaw 3 episodes 1995–1996 Vesna Kapek 23 episodes 1995–2005 Host – Herself 1995–1997 Josie 5 episodes 1994 Francine 'Frankie' Brooks 9 episodes Discography [ ]. • Andrew Leahey.. Retrieved 5 December 2014. Retrieved 5 December 2014. Retrieved 2015-07-15. Retrieved 2013-07-02. Retrieved 11 July 2010. The Official Lenka Site. Sony Music Entertainment. Archived from on 30 August 2009. Retrieved 18 May 2010. Rave Magazine. 4 November 2008. Archived from on 2 March 2011. Retrieved 11 July 2010. Archived from on 25 August 2009. Retrieved 11 July 2010. Retrieved 2015-07-15. 23 September 2008. Retrieved 11 July 2010. Retrieved 2013-07-02. • 4 January 2012 at the. Retrieved 2013-07-02. Retrieved 2013-07-02. External links [ ] Wikimedia Commons has media related to. • Leahey, Andrew... Retrieved 6 August 2009. Retrieved 22 September 2009. • Day, Adrienne (16 September 2008)... Retrieved 6 August 2009. 29 June 2009. Retrieved 22 September 2009. • Sullivan, Caroline (26 June 2009).. The Guardian. Retrieved 6 August 2009. Retrieved 22 September 2009. • McCormick, Neil (1 July 2009).. The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 6 August 2009. Retrieved 6 August 2009. 29 June 2009. Archived from on 25 August 2009. Retrieved 6 August 2009. Australian Recording Industry Association Ltd. 17 November 2008. Retrieved 5 February 2010. Australian Recording Industry Association Ltd. 10 November 2008. Retrieved 5 February 2010. (United States). 1 September 2009. Retrieved 5 February 2015. Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 5 February 2015. (United States). Retrieved 31 March 2015. • Steffen Hung.. Retrieved 6 November 2011. Retrieved 6 November 2011. • Steffen Hung.. Retrieved 6 November 2011. Retrieved 6 November 2011. • ^ • (in Polish).. Retrieved 10 May 2015. External links [ ] • • •.
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