Attune
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| Released | 13 October 2017 | |||
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| Length | 41:40 | |||
| Label | Skipalong Records, Sony Music | |||
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Attune is the fifth studio album by Australian recording artist Lenka, released on 13 October 2017 by Skipalong Records.[1] "Heal" and "Lucky" were released as the lead singles from Attune on 8 September 2017 and 11 August 2017 respectively. The album was a sleeper hit.[citation needed]
Singles
"Lucky" was chosen as the album's first promotional single, being released on 11 August 2017.[2] Lenka stated on her website that she wrote the song after having her daughter last year and the song was inspired by feeling the love in a big way on her daughter.[2] The song had a digital video and was first released on 23 December 2016.[3] The video only covered partial lyrics of the song and featured Lenka singing and playing her guitar.[3]
The album's second single, "Heal", was released on 8 September 2017.[4][5][6] The song was written by Lenka and Sally Seltmann.[7][8] 'The song is inspired by conflict in relationships and how to get through it,' said Lenka on her website. A music video was released on 13 September 2017 on her YouTube channel which featured her dancing with two dancers.[9] The video was directed by Lenka while her husband James Gulliver Hancock directed the artwork.[9]
Additional feature
Attune includes a paper-art diorama designed by James Gulliver Hancock which requires customers to make it by themselves.[10] Lenka released a video on 4 October 2017 on her website showing people how to turn the Attune CD cover into a pop-up diorama.[11]
Critical reception
The album failed to chart in any market, though Attune received positive reviews from some music critics.[12] The album was previewed and commented by Rolling Stone Australia on 11 October 2017.[13] Jonny Nail of Rolling Stone Australia said, 'Attune is a remarkable rabbit-warren of an album, sucking us in with its seemingly shallow light-pop accessibility and then keeping us captivated with the underlying darkness and thought-provoking themes that bubble to the surface with little warning throughout.'[13] Lenka was complimented for her invigoration and significant messages of the songs in Attune.[14]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Every Bird That Sings" | Lenka Kripac | 3:13 |
| 2. | "Arrow" | Lenka Kripac | 3:18 |
| 3. | "Heal" | Lenka Kripac , Sally Seltmann | 4:00 |
| 4. | "Lucky" | Lenka Kripac , Timothy Myers | 3:20 |
| 5. | "Homo Sapien" | Lenka Kripac | 3:56 |
| 6. | "Flesh and Bone" | Lenka Kripac | 3:40 |
| 7. | "Slow Lane" | Lenka Kripac | 3:40 |
| 8. | "Animal (River Spirits)" | Lenka Kripac | 4:17 |
| 9. | "Bittersweet" | Lenka Kripac | 3:50 |
| 10. | "Crystal Ball" | Lenka Kripac , Alecia Moore, Billy Mann | 3:27 |
| 11. | "Boom (Flesh and Bone Reprise)" | Lenka Kripac | 0:41 |
| 12. | "Disappear" | Lenka Kripac | 4:14 |
| Total length: | 41:40 | ||
References
- ^ Lenka [@LenkaMusic] (13 October 2017). "Attune is out in the world..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b Lenka (11 August 2017). "Lucky". lenkamusic.com. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
- ^ a b Lenka (24 December 2016). "END OF YEAR UPDATE AND NEW SONG VIDEO!". lenkamusic.com. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
- ^ "An Interview With The Australian Singer-Songwriter LENKA On Her Latest Collection, Favorite Artists, Her Comedic Timing and More! | All Access Music". music.allaccess.com. 3 November 2017. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
- ^ "Lenka Has the Power to 'Heal' on First Single From Upcoming Fifth Album: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
- ^ "Billboard Radio China - 澳洲Indie-Pop甜美唱作女聲 LENKA 相隔兩年推出全新大碟《ATTUNE》". www.billboardradiochina.com. Archived from the original on 31 October 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
- ^ "The Drop: Your Guide To New Music Friday Featuring Skott & Lenka". idolator. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
- ^ Peters, Jo (10 September 2017). "Australian Pop Sensation LENKA Releases New Single, Announces Album". With Guitars. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
- ^ a b lenkatv (13 September 2017), "Heal" by Lenka, retrieved 31 October 2018
- ^ Lenka [@LenkaMusic] (18 September 2017). "The Attune CD becomes a paper-art diorama, designed by @gulliverhancock..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Lenka. "ATTUNE CRAFT INSTRUCTIONS!". lenkamusic.com. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
- ^ "Lenka: Attune". Forte. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Rolling Stone Australia - First Listen: Lenka 'Attune'". Archived from the original on 21 December 2017. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ^ "Lenka – Attune | Altmedia". www.altmedia.net.au. Archived from the original on 31 October 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
