Two (Lenka album) explained

Two
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Lenka
Cover:	Two by Lenka.png
Released:	19 April 2011
Genre:	Pop
Length:	38:55
Label:	Epic
Prev Title:	Lenka
Prev Year:	2008
Next Title:	Shadows
Next Year:	2013

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.^{[1] [2]}

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).

Singles

"Heart Skips a Beat" was the first official single.^[3] and was released on the 11 February 2011, to little success. A music video was released on 17 March 2011 through Vevo.^[4] 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.^[5] Lenka performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live! along with "Heart Skips a Beat".^[6] The song was used in a TV advertisement for Windows 8 in 2012,^[7] 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".^[8]

Promotional singles

"Roll with the Punches" was the first promotional single released from the album, on 8 November 2010.^[9]

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^[10]

• Lenka – vocals, autoharp, Fender Rhodes, keyboards, Mellotron, organ, percussion, piano, synthesizer
• Ben H. Allen – mixing, piano, production
• Ian Archer – guitar
• Guy Aroch – photography
• Adam Ayan – mastering
• Sigurdur Birkis – drums
• Lukas Burton – A&R
• Jason Cooper – drums
• Danny T. Levin – horn
• Samuel Dixon – bass guitar
• Mike DuClos – bass
• Chris Elms – engineer, guitar, mixing, programming
• Rob Gardner – engineer
• James Gulliver Hancock – artwork, design
• Robby Handley – bass guitar
• Joe Hegleman – management
• Danny Kalb – mixing
• Erik Kertes – bass guitar
• David Kosten – engineer, keyboards, mixing, percussion, production, programming
• Sunny Levine – drums, engineer, production, programming
• Dougal Lott – engineer
• Andy Page – engineer, guitar, mixing, programming
• Eamon Ryland – guitar, Mellotron, pedal steel
• Kevin Salem – additional production, bass, engineer, guitar, mixing
• Ron Shapiro – management
• Guy Sigsworth – keyboards, production, strings
• Eg White – drums, engineer, guitar, keyboards, producer
• David Wrench – engineer
• Amir Yaghmai – guitar, violin

Charts

Chart (2011)	Peak position
Belgian (Flanders) Albums Chart^[11]	132
Belgian (Wallonia) Albums Chart^[12]	69
Swiss Albums Chart^[13]	88
US Billboard 200^[14]	196
US Billboard Top Heatseekers	5

Release history

Country	Date	Format
Singapore	28 February 2011	Digital download
United States	19 April 2011

Notes and References

1. https://www.amazon.com/Two-Lenka/dp/B004LZRRRY/ Amazon.com: Two: Lenka
2. Web site: Lanham . Tom . Lenka releases sophomore album aptly titled 'Two' | Tom Lanham | Backstage Pass &#124 . San Francisco Examiner . Sfexaminer.com . 12 March 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120326123833/http://www.sfexaminer.com/blogs/backstage-pass/2011/01/lenka-releases-sophomore-album-aptly-titled-two . 26 March 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
3. Web site: Australian singer Lenka returns with sophomore album "Two" . GantDaily.com . 13 January 2011 . 12 March 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120313143243/http://gantdaily.com/2011/01/13/australian-singer-lenka-returns-with-sophomore-album-two/ . 13 March 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
4. Web site: Lenka - Heart Skips A Beat . YouTube . 17 March 2011. 12 March 2012.
5. Web site: iTunes Store . iTunes Store . 12 March 2012.
6. Web site: Lenka's medical-chic performance on Jimmy Kimmel | The Official Lenka Site . Lenkamusic.com . 21 April 2011 . 12 March 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120315201138/http://www.lenkamusic.com/us/news/lenkas-medical-chic-performance-jimmy-kimmel . 15 March 2012 . dead.
7. Web site: Windows 8: Lenka - Everything Once (TV Spot) - YouTube. 26 October 2012. 25 March 2015. YouTube.
8. News: Being 'Everything at once'. Paitandy. Priyadarshini. 2013-11-20. The Hindu. 2018-10-07. en-IN. 0971-751X.
9. Web site: Cheung . Nadine . Song Premiere: Lenka, 'Roll With the Punches' on Cambio . Jsyk.com . 8 November 2010 . 12 March 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111009052238/http://www.jsyk.com/2010/11/08/song-premiere-lenka-roll-with-the-punches/ . 9 October 2011 . dead.
10. Web site: Two - Lenka - Credits - AllMusic. AllMusic. 25 January 2015.
11. Web site: Steffen Hung . Lenka - Two . ultratop.be . 30 January 2013.
12. Web site: Steffen Hung . Lenka - Two . ultratop.be . 30 January 2013.
13. Web site: Steffen Hung . Lenka - Two . hitparade.ch . 12 March 2012.
14. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=lenka|chart=all}} Two - Lenka]. Billboard. 12 March 2012.