''Intraspectral'' is the sixth studio album by the Australian singer-songwriter

Lenka Lenka Eden Kripac (born 19 March 1978) is an Australian singer-songwriter and actress best known for her song " The Show", from her debut album, ''Lenka''. "The Show" has been used in numerous advertisements, most notably for Old Navy, as well ...

. It was released on 17 November 2023, by Skipalong Records.

Background

Following a brief hiatus after her previous work, ''

Attune ''Attune'' is the fifth studio album by Australian recording artist Lenka, released on 13 October 2017 by Skipalong Records. "Heal" was released as the lead single from ''Attune'' on 8 September 2017. ''Attune'' includes a paper-art diorama d ...

'', Lenka collaborated with producer Dave Jenkins Jr to create her sixth studio album ''Intraspectral'', an

indie-pop Indie pop (also typeset as indie-pop or indiepop) is a music genre and subculture that combines guitar pop with a DIY ethic in opposition to the style and tone of mainstream pop music. It originated from British post-punk in the late 1970s and ...

project that combines energetic, genre-blending sounds with introspective themes. She coined the title from "intra" (within) and "spectral" (spectrum), describing it as "the rainbow within" to reflect the emotional diversity within oneself. Drawing from her acting background, Lenka embraced varied musical styles and character-driven performances. Balancing upbeat tracks like "Champion" with darker moments, the album aims to bring comfort and positivity while acknowledging life's challenges. ''Intraspectral'' was released on 17 November 2023, supported by a three-city tour in Australia. ''Intraspectral'' is a collaborative project between Lenka and producer Dave Jenkins Jr, recorded in Eora/Sydney throughout 2022 and 2023. The album explores a wide range of upbeat, genre-blending styles, drawing influence from 1980s, late 1990s, and early 2000s indie pop. Described by Lenka as an “emergence album,” it reflects themes of stepping back into the world with renewed joy and introspection. She expressed pride in the album's diverse, vintage-inspired sound, calling it a deeply personal and creatively fulfilling work.

Singles

Lenka released the pre-release single "One Moment" on 15 April 2023, accompanied by a behind-the-scenes video. This was followed by the album's

lead single A lead single (or first single) is the first single to be released from a studio album by an artist or a band, usually before the album itself is released and also occasionally on the same day of the album's release date. A similar term, "debut ...

"Silhouette", released on 25 August 2023 along with its official music video. Over a month later, she released the second and final single from the album, "Champion", featuring

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Critical reception

''MXDWN'' stated in its review, "the emotional depth of this album is a journey for listeners to understand their magnitude of emotions and feelings", "What portrays this the most is the instrumental use of synthesizers, releasing her creativity, and the sweet sounds of her voice".

Track listing

References

{{Lenka 2023 albums Lenka albums