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Cleopatra is the second studio album by American indie folk band The Lumineers. The album was released in the United States on April 8, 2016, and contains the singles "Ophelia", "Cleopatra", "Angela" and "Sleep on the Floor". The album received positive reviews and commercial success, debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart and the Billboard 200. It is the last album by the band to feature Neyla Pekarek, who left in October 2018 to pursue a solo career.
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| Released | April 8, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2013–15 | |||
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| Length | 33:47 | |||
| Label | Dualtone | |||
| Producer | Simone Felice | |||
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The cover is a photograph of actress Theda Bara.
Critical reception
Cleopatra received positive reviews. At Metacritic, the album received an average score of 67. PopMatters gave the album 60 points, saying : "If the Lumineers debut record was a representation of their metaphorical college years, Cleopatra is definitely their more mature, but confused, post-grad understanding of fame".
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 67/100[1] |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Consequence of Sound | C+[3] |
The Ballad of Cleopatra compilation music video
The Ballad of Cleopatra is a compilation of the story in the music videos for Ophelia, Cleopatra, Sleep on the Floor, Angela and My Eyes, all songs from the album Cleopatra.[4][5] The video was released on the Lumineers YouTube channel on April 27, 2017.[6] As of February 8, 2022 it has over 40 million views.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Sleep on the Floor" | 3:31 | |
| 2. | "Ophelia" | 2:40 | |
| 3. | "Cleopatra" | Schultz, Fraites, Simone Felice | 3:21 |
| 4. | "Gun Song" | 3:36 | |
| 5. | "Angela" | Schultz, Fraites, Felice | 3:21 |
| 6. | "In the Light" | 3:51 | |
| 7. | "Gale Song" | Schultz, Fraites, Neyla Pekarek | 3:13 |
| 8. | "Long Way from Home" | 2:32 | |
| 9. | "Sick in the Head" | 2:31 | |
| 10. | "My Eyes" | Schultz, Fraites, Pekarek | 3:36 |
| 11. | "Patience" | 1:35 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 12. | "Where the Skies Are Blue" | Abraham Hovey | 2:20 |
| 13. | "Everyone Requires a Plan" | 2:40 | |
| 14. | "White Lie" | 3:15 | |
| 15. | "Cleopatra" (Acoustic demo) | 4:48 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 12. | "Sailor Song (Moitessier)" | 2:24 | |
| 13. | "For Fra" | 1:42 | |
| 14. | "Boots of Spanish Leather" | Bob Dylan | 4:43 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from Cleopatra liner notes.[7][8]
The Lumineers
- Wesley Schultz – lead vocals (all tracks except 11), guitar (all tracks except 11), percussion (track 2, 3)
- Jeremiah Fraites – drums (all tracks except 8, 9, 11, 13), percussion (all tracks except 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14), piano (all tracks except 8, 9, 12, 13, 14), keyboards (track 9, 14)
- Neyla Pekarek – cello (track 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14), vocals (track 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14)
Additional Musicians
- Byron Isaacs – bass guitar (all tracks except 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14), background vocals (track 1, 2, 4, 5, 10)
- Simon Felice – percussion (all tracks except 6, 8, 9, 11, 12), background vocals (track 2, 4)
- David Baron – keyboards (track 1, 7, 8, 9, 11)
- Lauren Jacobson – strings (track 1, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10), violin (track 8), background vocals (track 2, 4)
- Rick Mullen – guitar technique
- Abraham Hovey – guitar (track 12)
Artwork
- The Kobal Collection – photography
- Daniel Quay – layout
Production
- Simone Felice – production (all tracks except 13, 14)
- Jesse O'Brien – production (track 13, 14), recording (track 13, 14)
- Bod Ludwig – mastering
- Ryan Hewitt – mixing, recording (all tracks except 13, 14)
- Chad Cuttill – mixing assistance (all tracks except 13, 14)
Recording
- Recorded at Clubhouse Recording Studios
- Mixed at House of Blues Studios, Nashville, TN
- Mastered at Gateway Mastering
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[38] | 3× Platinum | 240,000 |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[39] | Gold | 10,000 |
| Italy (FIMI)[40] | Gold | 25,000 |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[41] | Gold | 100,000 |
| United States (RIAA)[42] | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
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References
- "Reviews for Cleopatra". Metacritic. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
- Stephen Thomas Erlewine. "Cleopatra". AllMusic.
- Graves, Wren. "The Lumineers – Cleopatra". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
- Bards, Avid (April 15, 2018). "The Story of The Ballad of Cleopatra". AvidBards. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
- "The Lumineers' "The Ballad of Cleopatra," a Life Story Filled with Wisdom – Atwood Magazine". May 18, 2017. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
- LumineersVEVO, The Lumineers – The Ballad Of Cleopatra, retrieved December 11, 2018
- Cleopatra (CD single liner notes). The Lumineers. Fiction France/Dualtone Records. 2016. Back cover.
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- "Danish album certifications – The Lumineers – Cleopatra". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
- "Italian album certifications – The Lumineers – Cleopatra" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved August 29, 2022. Select "2022" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "Cleopatra" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Album e Compilation" under "Sezione".
- "British album certifications – The Lumineers – Cleopatra". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
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