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Track Listings
| 1. The Show |
| 2. Bring Me Down |
| 3. Skipalong |
| 4. Don't Let Me Fall |
| 5. Anything I'm Not |
| 6. Knock Knock |
| 7. Dangerous And Sweet |
| 8. Trouble Is A Friend |
| 9. Live Like You're Dying |
| 10. Like A Song |
| 11. We Will Not Grow Old |
Editorial Reviews
In Sydney, Australia, Lenka was a teen actress who trained with Cate Blanchett, thereafter landing leading roles on stage, television and indie films. A self-described 'punk-ass art school student' and vocalist/keyboardist for acclaimed indie Electronic/ambient outfit Decoder Ring. She has flung herself into two new worlds simultaneously: she's moved to California and become a solo artist. Whether channelling our long-repressed terrors ('Trouble') or long-lost innocence ('We Will Not Grow Old'), her music evokes primal emotions, unblemished by pretense or cynicism and unashamed of cracking a smile occasionally. Lenka's fresh sensibility extends to every element of her music, as the whimsical, paper art, stoimated videos she creates.'It's a mood-enhancer,' she says of her record, 'I don't like it when people are depressed. I want to cheer them up.'
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Having a rotten day? Slip in this upbeat CD from Australian singer Lenka and get a little zing of pop music. This talented singer-songwriter has created a wonderful collection of hummable tunes -- there's really not a bad track on this album. I'm a middle-aged mom who usually sticks to show tunes, but this whimsical, thoughtful, cheerful album appeals to all my sing-along sensibilities. My teenage daughters love her, too.
I first heard of Lenka while watching last week's "Grey's Anatomy." Her addictive song "Trouble is a Friend" was played during the closing minutes of the show. I wrote down the name of the CD and ordered it immediately. I have been listening to it ever since. I just love the beat, I love the lyrics, I love the tunes. This is my kind of music. Can't wait to hear her next effort.
I first heard of Lenka while watching last week's "Grey's Anatomy." Her addictive song "Trouble is a Friend" was played during the closing minutes of the show. I wrote down the name of the CD and ordered it immediately. I have been listening to it ever since. I just love the beat, I love the lyrics, I love the tunes. This is my kind of music. Can't wait to hear her next effort.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Shallowguy
Format:Audio CD
I first heard of Lenka from the music video of the song "The Show." I thought that the song was decent and cute, but it didn't really grab me. Still, I decided to get this album.
After repeated listening over the past ten days, I can say that this is one really, truly great pop album. All eleven songs on this albums have nice melodies and are very enjoyable. I especially like "Trouble Is A Friend" and "We Will Not Grow Old."
In terms of sound, I think the mastering engineer (Ted Jensen) did a very good job. Lenka's voice is clear and lifelike. The CD is not too bright and has nice bottom ends.
If you are looking for songs with deep lyrics or complex construction, this album is probably not for you. However, if you enjoy pop music, you will hardly find a better album than this (if you do, please let me know). To me, this album is worth every penny (or cent). I would gladly pay ten times its price to buy it.
After repeated listening over the past ten days, I can say that this is one really, truly great pop album. All eleven songs on this albums have nice melodies and are very enjoyable. I especially like "Trouble Is A Friend" and "We Will Not Grow Old."
In terms of sound, I think the mastering engineer (Ted Jensen) did a very good job. Lenka's voice is clear and lifelike. The CD is not too bright and has nice bottom ends.
If you are looking for songs with deep lyrics or complex construction, this album is probably not for you. However, if you enjoy pop music, you will hardly find a better album than this (if you do, please let me know). To me, this album is worth every penny (or cent). I would gladly pay ten times its price to buy it.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first saw / heard Lenka on Nocturnal State on VH1. I thought that the song was kind of catchy but Lenka was much too bubbly for my tastes. I than saw her live at south by southwest and had a brand new opinion of her.
On the Show Lenka comes off as young upbeat sugary youthful artist who was too cute for her own good. However after listening to her whole cd and watching her live she has much more of a range than I gave her credit for. Her music is indeed uplifting and poppy but it also uplifting and provides a warming sensation when listening to it. Lenka is definatly a grown up and should not be thought of as a young popstar which was my first impression of her.
If you are looking for a new artist you will not go wrong with giving Lenka a try.
On the Show Lenka comes off as young upbeat sugary youthful artist who was too cute for her own good. However after listening to her whole cd and watching her live she has much more of a range than I gave her credit for. Her music is indeed uplifting and poppy but it also uplifting and provides a warming sensation when listening to it. Lenka is definatly a grown up and should not be thought of as a young popstar which was my first impression of her.
If you are looking for a new artist you will not go wrong with giving Lenka a try.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
First heard Lenka on Pandora radio and knew I had to get her album. Upbeat music with great lyrics and she has a lovely voice. Makes me feel happy when I listen to it :-)
Published 2 months ago by CheshireRose
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderfully Enchanting
Lenka has a wonderfully enchanting voice. Of course, "The Show" will lift you up and take you away to the show, but a few other songs are pretty good too. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Brian A. Foster
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sounds the same
She sounds the same in all of her songs. She tries to sound cute or unique and its annoying. Don't get it
Published 2 months ago by Danny
5.0 out of 5 stars
We loved this cd
Beautiful melodies, happy music to be calm and chill too. It is a wonder she is not more widely known.
Published 3 months ago by andrea arengo-jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very easy to listen to. Creative.
Sweet voice, unique style, Interesting lyrics. This album is for people who like to engage in the thought processes of the artist. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jack Dortignac
5.0 out of 5 stars
Refreshingly vibrant and fun sound
I'd like to thank Pandora for introducing me to Lenka. The first song I'd heard was the "The Show;" it's light and playful and totally hooked me. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ryan B. Coats
4.0 out of 5 stars
very good
If you like Melanie you will like this one, good sound and arrived on the date promised, try it you will like it,
Published 5 months ago by Oldhippie
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE IT!!!!!!
Great beat with uplifting lyrics. I liked this album so much that I bought the other album, Two. This album always makes me feel better.
Published 6 months ago by Barley
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lenka is amazing.
When this cd first arrived I couldn't stop listening to it while I'll admit it got on my mothers nerves I loved how the music sounded and how Lenka could sound so cheerful in some... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Olivia
5.0 out of 5 stars
I Love It
Bought this on a lark, and am pleasantly surprised. Three are some catchy tunes here. I keep humming "Trouble is a Friend". Guess I'll have to buy her second album "Two".
Published 15 months ago by L. Saunders
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