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The Origin of Love
Pop · 2012 · 22 tracks · 1h 23m

The Origin of Love

MIKA's "The Origin of Love" is an exuberant synth-pop and dance-pop journey, blending his signature falsetto with glittering arrangements and narrative flair. It's a vibrant exploration of love and id

January 1, 2012 · Island Records Group

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This is the album you reach for when you want to feel utterly alive, whether you're dancing alone in your kitchen or cruising through city streets at midnight. "The Origin of Love" is a dazzling, effervescent pop spectacle, brimming with MIKA's distinctive, soaring falsetto and a kaleidoscope of synth-driven melodies. It's theatrical, romantic, and often deeply personal, weaving tales of love's many facets with a sophisticated, danceable energy. Critics noted its slightly more mature and collaborative approach, embracing French disco influences and a richer sonic palette while retaining the infectious joy that defines MIKA's best work. It's an album that invites you to celebrate, reflect, and lose yourself in its glittering, expansive soundscapes.

Tracklist · 22 Tracks · 1h 23m
01
L'Amour dans le mauvais temps
4:07
01
Origin of Love
4:37
02
Lola
3:45
02
Un soleil mal luné
3:06
03
Stardust
3:18
04
Make You Happy (Miami edit)
3:34
05
Underwater
3:11
06
Overrated
3:38
07
Kids
3:04
08
Love You When I’m Drunk
2:54
09
Step With Me
3:36
10
Popular Song
4:06
11
Emily
3:34
12
Heroes
3:16
13
Celebrate
3:07
14
Elle me dit
3:38
15
Karen (French version)
3:56
16
Make You Happy (Cherokee remix)
5:47
17
Celebrate (Robbie Rivera remix)
5:54
18
Elle me dit (Beataucue remix)
5:02
19
Make You Happy (LA edit)
3:11
20
Tah Dah
2:51
Moments Worth Listening For
The soaring, multi-layered vocal harmonies that erupt in the chorus of "Popular Song," showcasing Mika's vocal range and the album's maximalist production.
The unexpected shift to a more intimate, piano-driven bridge in "The Origin of Love" title track, before building back to its grand, orchestral pop climax.
The infectious, driving synth bassline and crisp drum programming that kicks off "Stardust," setting a perfect dance-pop groove.
The playful, almost theatrical spoken-word interlude or character vocalizations that often punctuate Mika's tracks, adding a unique narrative flair.
Reviews

How does The Origin of Love sound next to the rest of MIKA's catalogue?

Love Romantic+1.6σ

The writing leans notably further into love romantic than the rest of the catalogue.

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