Ladytron is the sixth studio album by English electronic music band Ladytron. It was released on 1 February 2019 through PledgeMusic as well as their Ladytron Music imprint via !K7. The songs "The Animals", "The Island", "Far from Home", and "Deadzone" have been released as singles. Daniel Hunt has described the album as "heavier" than the group's previous album, Gravity the Seducer (2011). Ladytron received generally positive reviews from critics and debuted at number twenty-six on the Scottish albums chart. Background Ladytron went on hiatus after they finished touring their fifth album, Gravity the Seducer, but the band's members pursued solo projects. Mira Aroyo collaborated on The Projects' last album, Elektrichka's Favourite Party Record and made some documentaries. Daniel Hunt co-produced Marnie's debut album Crystal World, produced Lush's first release in 20 years (the EP Blind Spot) and other projects. Helen Marnie made two solo albums (Crystal World and Strange Words and Weird Wars) and played solo shows with a live band. Reuben Wu was occupied with photography, visual art and making music for ads. The band planned to release a new album in 2013, then again in 2016 but the plans didn't work out. Production On 18 July 2016, the band posted on their official website: "After a five year hiatus following the release of their fifth album Gravity the Seducer, another chapter in Ladytron's story is about to begin." On 26 November 2016, Ladytron posted on Instagram an image with a SSL recording console, implying that the recording of their sixth album started. On 28 February 2018, Ladytron started a PledgeMusic campaign to finish recording and releasing their new album. The announcement was accompanied by the lead single, "The Animals". The recording of the album started on 25 June and ended on 17 September. Helen Marnie stated that they have "spent some time down in Southeast England recording it for about a month or so." Ladytron and Jim Abbiss (who also co-produced Witching Hour) produced this album with the exception of "Paper Highways" and "Horrorscope" which were produced by both Vice Cooler and Mira Aroyo. Daniel Hunt described this album as "a lot heavier than "Gravity," which was an intentionally more sedate, ethereal record. The atmospheres are there, but there's more urgency underneath." Marnie added: "For us, it's like getting together with an old friend. You've both changed, but still have that common ground. Familiarity crossed with excitement."