In an interview for Digital Spy, Mika described the album as 'more simplistic pop, less layered than the last one'. Mika was confirmed to be recording the album in various locations, including Montreal, Miami and Sweden. The team contributed both written material and production credits. Mika worked with Greg Wells, Dan Wilson, Nick Littlemore and Klas Åhlund on The Origin of Love. It garnered positive critical reviews upon release, and debuted at its peak position of number four on the UK Albums Chart.
Mika's second studio album, The Boy Who Knew Too Much, was released in September 2009.
