Contents.Background After self-releasing her third album, on her own label, Skipalong Records, Lenka began writing her fourth effort. Lenka's third album came after her departure from Epic Records. Despite leaving her record company, in May 2015 it was announced that the album would be jointly released between Skipalong and, which traditionally publishes Lenka's songs. The album was published through Sony ATV's record label, and Sony Red Music Distribution. Co-president of Sony ATV US, Danny Strickt, stated that 'Sony/ATV is excited to be taking this innovative approach with Lenka whose music has long been hugely popular with brands, TV shows and filmmakers. The new partnership perfectly illustrates how the company’s A&R and synch teams can effectively combine to create new opportunities for our songwriters.' Sony-ATV US Vice-President said that “This is a really special partnership Sony/ATV has struck with Lenka.
Our synch department has had such incredible success with her in the past and is receiving widespread interest for this new album.' Single ' was chosen as the album's first single, being released on February 28 exclusively on some news sites where Lenka commented on the song, her inspirations and news about the new album. On March 4 it was officially released on all digital platforms. The music video was released on March 10 on her YouTube channel.
Directed and idealized by her husband James Gulliver Hancock, the production shows Lenka cycling through the city and lying on the green grass of the yard looking at the clouds in the sky and interpreting the song. In some scenes the clouds take the form of letters, hands, hearts and raindrops. Lenka also appears jumping in a tranpoline at various times.On May 29, a version of the song was released on a YouTube remix channel, Trap Nation, indirectly helping to promote the single.
On January 9 Lenka released an of remixes of Blue Skies as a gift for their fans and to celebrate the new year.Other songs 'Unique' was first released in January 2014 in some countries, however, eventually entered the tracklist of the album and was chosen as a promotional track. The music video was recorded in 'selfie' format, showing Lenka in several places and with different costumes singing the song. The video still counts on the participation of several fans from all parts of the world, who recorded small videos dancing the song and sent to the official email of Lenka.' Go Deeper' was also released as a promotional album, but did not have a video. In an interview, Lenka revealed that the song was written in 2006 and was inspired by her husband.Track listing No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length1.' The Long Way Home'Lenka Kripac3:272.' Blue Skies'Kripac4:103.'
Unique'Kripac, The Orphanage3:175.' Get Together'Kripac2:556.' Go Deeper'Kripac, Jez Colin3:547.'
Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Lenka - Lenka at Discogs. Shop Vinyl and CDs and complete your Lenka collection. If it isn't already, 'timing is everything' ought to be Lenka's motto. After spending time in art school and with Sydney band Decoder Ring, the Australian singer-songwriter (born Lenka Kripac) hopped on a plane for Los Angeles and arrived just in time for what we'd like to call the Feist-icization of pop.
We Are Powerful'Kripac,2:598.' My Love'Kripac, The Orphanage3:079.' Hearts Brighter'Kripac3:5010.' The Bright Side'Kripac4:39iTunes bonus trackNo.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length11.' It Gets Better'Kripac, Myers2:49Critical reception Professional ratings Review scoresSourceRatingSpin or BinHTF MagazineStar2The Bright Side received positive reviews from contemporary music critics. Darren Levin of the said 'It’s a cloying album at times, but only someone with a heart of stone could deny such a joyous and refreshing worldview.' Praising Lenka's optimism and the beautiful messages that the songs convey to the listener.
Jacqueline Kim from gave 4 out of 5 stars on the album saying 'Still, we never lose that sense that the entire album sees the world as a glass that’s half-full, and for that reason, it’s just plain fun to listen to repeatedly. Yes, Lenka’s pop sensibilities may sound intended for use in mass media (which would explain why “” worked so well in “”), but really, who’s ever been ashamed to listen to something that was probably used as a cheery commercial jingle? Just take a leaf from Lenka’s happy-go-lucky philosophy in “Unique”: “I like to move around to a different beat, / /I don’t really mind what you all think.”'.However, Metacritic and Allmusic, two major and important American review sites did not evaluate the album.References.