The album was released in France on 17 September 2012, and in the United Kingdom on 8 October 2012, via Casablanca Records and Barclay Records respectively. Share. In an interview for Digital Spy, Mika described the album as "more simplistic pop, less layered than the last one". "Origin of Love" is a song by the British singer and songwriter Mika. The single version bears a strong resemblance to Mika's debut single, "Grace Kelly". More Songs From the Album: Mika - The Origin of Love. Mika's second studio album, The Boy Who Knew Too Much, was released in September 2009. The single was released in the United Kingdom on 1 October 2012.[22]. The third studio album by Mika, released on 17 September 2012. Even on his other albums, Mika's style walked a fine line between exuberant and grating, and with less nuance surrounding him, he leans more toward the latter instead of the former. "The Origin of Love" finds Mika putting hooks into every song. CD: Mika - The Origin of Love Lebanese-British star delivers more lethally effective songs with a vacuum at their core by Thomas H Green Thursday, 04 October 2012 Listen to The Origin Of Love by MIKA on Deezer. [24], In Mika's home country of the United Kingdom, The Origin of Love briefly appeared at number 24 on the UK Albums Chart, the issue dated 20 October 2012. Lola Lola baby’s just another love song Lola Lola baby’s just another love song. [31] In the United States, it debuted at No. On 14 June 2012, Mika revealed a 30-second clip of the song. Often, The Origin of Love ends up reaffirming why most dance hits don't have the kind of clever, intricate lyrics that are Mika's specialty, and at times it feels like the sounds surrounding his words and melodies are competing with them instead of supporting them. 1. He also described the album's themes as dealing with the adult years, claiming that "it's a serious album, but still has the boppy, happy tunes. The discography of Mika, an English pop singer-songwriter, consists of five studio albums, two live albums, two compilation albums, five extended plays, twenty-four singles, twenty-four music videos, and four video albums.As of 2017, Mika has sold over 20 million records. "Celebrate" was released as the album's lead single in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States, and the second single in France. [18] Just ten days later, the French iTunes Store made the whole song available as a digital download. The album was preceded by an alternate lead single in each region. This time, Mika worked with dance and pop producers such as Benny Benassi, Pharrell Williams, Klas Åhlund, and Empire of the Sun's Nick Littlemore, as well as his The Boy Who Knew Too Much collaborator Greg Wells, and a song from the album's writing sessions, "Gang Bang," even ended up on Madonna's MDNA album. From the Book: Mika - The Origin of Love The Origin of Love è il terzo album in studio del cantautore britannico Mika, pubblicato il 17 settembre 2012 in Francia e l'8 ottobre 2012 nel Regno Unito dalla Island Records. Complete your MIKA collection. 1 contributor “Underwater” is the #5 track in Mika’s third studio album, The Origin of Love. L'uscita dell'album è stata anticipata dai singoli Elle me dit , pubblicato nel 2011, e Celebrate , uscito nell'agosto 2012. [19] However, its official release did not occur until 26 September 2011. Cisneros, Salvador (24 July 2011). It’s a ringer for a lost ABBA A side, Mika channelling his inner Freddie Mercury over a lovely groove set atop reflective electro-pop. It garnered positive critical reviews upon release,[14] and debuted at its peak position of number four on the UK Albums Chart. The song was first rumoured when a twelve-second preview was published online on 1 July 2011. La la, la la. Song : Mika – The Origin of Love. 3. His character sketches are still sharp, too, with "Lola," "Emily," and "Popular Song" showcasing his knack for pairing detailed lyrics with ingratiating hooks. The single was very successful, peaking at number one on the French Singles Chart. The Origin of Love is the third studio album released by British singer-songwriter Mika. Lyrics to 'The Origin Of Love' by MIKA: Love is a drug and you are my cigarette Love is addiction and you are my Nicorette Love is a drug like chocolate, like cigarettes I'm feeling sick, I've got to medicate myself Probably Mika's most under-rated album to date, this album should have been marketed more especially outside Europe. It is what it is, now I'm popular bitch. However, bringing the dance elements to the fore doesn't really suit his music overall, and the largely electronic arrangements lack the warmth, charm, and variety of his two previous albums. [21] The song was officially released on 15 June 2012. This album will mark the beginning of the collaboration with Max Taylor (Creepy Neighbor), who will, from then, accompany Mika on bass and vocals during his tours, as well as on his albums. The album's other highlights show that he's still a keen and witty singer/songwriter, especially when it comes to love's more confusing aspects. 47 on Billboard 200 with 8,500 copies sold in its first week, and has sold 33,000 copies in the US as of May 2015. It featured explicit scenes of a man and a woman engaging in sex, whilst in a loving relationship. "Elle me dit" was first released in France, whereas "Celebrate" served as the first official single for the United Kingdom. It is an accomplished pop album, but one that struggles to make any sort of lasting impression. You can’t stop it if you try Love makes you laugh, love makes you cry The oldest game in history, repeated. Mika has flirted with dance music and electronic sounds since Life in Cartoon Motion, but on The Origin of Love he commits to it in a much bigger way. "Mika regresa en francés", "Mika's 'The Origin Of Love': Album Review | Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on", "Album reviews: Mika | Ellie Goulding | Beth Orton | Robin Williamson | John Turville Trio", "2009-10-03 Top 40 Official UK Albums Archive", "Mika: Music gives me a sense of identity", "iTunes - Musique - Elle me dit - Single par MIKA", "Mika previews new single 'Celebrate' - listen", "iTunes - Celebrate (feat. Start Station. Mika was confirmed to be recording the album in various locations, including Montreal, Miami and Sweden. The song was heavily edited for its release as a single, completely rearranging the instrumentation, tempo and removing the expletives "bitch" and "shit" from the lyrics. The song features American singer Pharrell Williams and was written by Mika, Williams and Fryars, and produced by Peter Mayes and Nick Littlemore. Product Type: Musicnotes. The single version also features Ariana Grande, instead of Priscilla Renea, who appears on the album version. [23] The single peaked at #134 in France, becoming Mika's worst performing single in the region. He has a darker attitude toward the subject than perhaps he's had before, comparing love to vices like smoking and drinking on the title track and the Buggles-esque new wave of "Love You When I'm Drunk." The Origin of Love starts with a superb title track. It’s a ringer for a lost ABBA A side, Mika channelling his inner Freddie Mercury over a lovely groove set atop reflective electro-pop. See All Lyrics. "Make You Happy" mixes together several dance-inspired elements -- including a vocodered chorus that sounds like a pleading robot -- that never quite come together (however, the "Miami Edit" of this song has a calmer arrangement that better serves its affectionate and frustrated impulses). Stand-out tracks include Probably Mika's most under-rated album to date, this album should have been marketed more especially outside Europe. Following up his multi-million selling worldwide smash ‘The Boy Who Knew Too Much’ (which debuted in every single iTunes top ten around the world), ‘The Origin of Love’ was preceded by anthemic single ‘Celebrate’, an epic slice of cool modern pop destined to be a global summer soundtrack, written by Mika and Pharrell Williams, produced by Nick Littlemore from Empire of the Sun and also featuring Pharrell … Someone help me… I cannot stop listening to this album. The music video for the track was filmed in Los Angeles during the third week of October, and premiered on 21 November 2012, just two days' before the single's official release. The Origin of Love fares better when it sticks closer to Mika's pure pop roots. The album was released in France on 17 September 2012, and in the United Kingdom on 8 October 2012, via Casablanca Records and Barclay Records respectively. Pharrell Williams) - Single", "@mikasounds: On my way to the airport for ...", "iTunes - Music - Popular Song (feat. It was released as the second single in the United Kingdom from his third studio album, The Origin of Love (2012). "The Origin of Love" finds Mika putting hooks into every song. The Origin of Love is the third studio album released by British singer-songwriter Mika. Mika's debut single, "Relax, Take It Easy", was released in the United Kingdom in 2006. Only thing I know is you're the origin of love From the god above to the one I love Only thing that's true the origin is you Some love is pain, some love is a candy cane Tastes so sweet but leave you feel sick pain Your love is air I breathe it in and out dear You're always there Love, you're the origin of love You're the origin of love Standing on the field with your pretty pompons. The album was preceded by an alternate lead single in each region. "Celebrate," the Littlemore-Williams collaboration that served as the album's lead single and hinted at its electro leanings, is still a standout: it fuses the kind of slick beats Williams is known for with Littlemore's euphoric, post-Daft Punk dance-pop, but keeps Mika's sound and persona at the forefront at all times. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about MIKA - The Origin Of Love at Discogs. The Origin Of Love is an album that is unlikely to help Mika recapture the staggering levels of success of his early career, but it should help to re-establish him as a songwriter and as an artist. It carried the same artwork as its European equivalent release, "Underwater", but was heavily edited for radio play. "Origin of Love" was released as the album's second single in the United Kingdom on 3 December 2012. Product #: MN0115785. The album was released in France on 17 September 2012, and in the United Kingdom on 8 October 2012, via Casablanca Records and Barclay Records respectively. Love makes you laugh, love makes you cry The oldest game in history, repeated. "Underwater" was released as the album's third single in France, and the second single in Europe, on 23 November 2012. Sign In. The Origin of Love starts with a superb title track. Whether it's the interesting title track, or the casual "Lola", or the Benny Benassi dancefloor beat of "Stardust", or the metallic "Make You Happy"--the first four tracks are not alike in any way, and yet they all … His falsetto, coupled with the relentless keyboards on the Benassi track "Stardust," are a bit overwhelming, and while it's a catchy song with hit potential, it just doesn't show off Mika's skills at their best. "Elle me dit" (English: She Tells Me) was released as the album's lead single in France. "Elle me dit" was first released in France, whereas "Celebrate" served as the first official single for the United Kingdom. [20] "Elle me dit" appears on the regular version of the album in English, as the track "Emily". While it's odd that The Origin of Love doesn't work as well in practice as it might have in theory, it still has enough bright moments to please most fans. November 14th, 2012 | Music, Songs. Play Song. The standard release of the album contains 13 tracks; the "Miami edit" of "Make You Happy" is included on the European release as a bonus track, and "Elle me dit" is included on the French release as a bonus track. 3:43 PREVIEW Stardust. The Origin of Love From the air I breathe to the love I need Only thing I know is you're the origin of love From the god above to the one I love The single was made available in French-speaking countries on 1 June 2012. Sign in with Facebook The Origin of Love fares better when it sticks closer to Mika's pure pop roots. Lyrics. [27] The record also reached the top ten in Belgium and Korea; In Belgium, the album peaked at number seven in Flanders[28] and number six in Wallonia,[29] while in Korea it was number nine on the country's main album chart[30] and topped the nation's International Albums chart. "Popular Song" was released as the album's second single in the United States on 21 December 2012. The team contributed both written material and production credits. "[16] In an interview for a popular French magazine, Mika claimed that the album's musical style will include elements of Daft Punk and Fleetwood Mac.[17]. Mika's third LP The Origin of Love washes away the neon cartoon paint that made The Boy Who Knew Too Much too sugary, but in doing so it steps back from the … [26] The album was the most successful in France, where it debuted at number one on the country's album chart and was certified platinum by the SNEP. Play Song. The Origin of Love is the third studio album released by British singer-songwriter Mika. 2. 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According to Mika’s track-by-track review, “The Origin of Love” was written to convey fear, resentment and anger but also convey happiness, representing MIKA’s experience with love: The … Whether it's the interesting title track, or the casual "Lola", or the Benny Benassi dancefloor beat of "Stardust", or the metallic "Make You Happy"--the first four tracks are not alike in any way, and yet they all … Song Credits. [32], *sales figures based on certification alone^shipments figures based on certification alone, For the song from Hedwig and the Angry Inch, see. Lola, I’ve made up my mind Lola baby’s just another love song … It’s the perfect start, and refreshingly free of the singer’s familiar theatrics. The music video for the original version of the track originally premiered on 15 September 2012, and was filmed in Chile. Grace Kelly (Mika) Happy Ending (Mika) Underwater (Mika) Arrangements of This Song: View All. 2012 | Casablanca Records/Island UK The Origin Of Love MIKA | 01-01-2012 . The single will not be released in the United Kingdom, and instead, the single's artwork was adapted for the British equivalent single release, "The Origin of Love". It was uploaded to Amazon ahead of its official unveiling the next day. It was written by Mika, Nick Littlemore and Paul Steel and produced by Nick Littlemore, Greg Wells and Mika. [25] It also was number 32 on the Scottish Albums Chart that same week, a regional chart for the UK Albums Chart. It was released as the album’s third single in France and the second single in Europe. Main artist: Mika MIKA (8) ‎– The Origin Of Love Label: Island Records Group ‎– 374 941-3, Universal Records ‎– 374 941-3, Casablanca ‎– 374 941-3 Remember me Not recommended on shared computers. With music streaming on Deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. You were the popular one, the popular chick. Share. Popular Song MIKA From the album The Origin Of Love. Songfacts®: Mika opens his third studio album with its title track, which he penned with Nick Littlemore from Empire of the Sun and the Brighton-based musician Paul Steel. The video was shown on British music channels, but these were edited out, replacing the original version of the track with the radio version. Start Station. [15], Mika worked with Greg Wells, Dan Wilson, Nick Littlemore and Klas Åhlund on The Origin of Love. The album went platinum in France and gold in Italy. The album was preceded by an alternate lead single in each region. Often, The Origin of Love ends up reaffirming why most dance hits don't have the kind of … 2012 Preview SONG TIME Origin of Love. 4:35 PREVIEW Lola. 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