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Japanese edition of his 2001 studio album is re-issued in Japan with a limited edition bonus acoustic CD of 8 tracks, 'Rosemary', 'Can't Get You Off My Mind', 'God Is Love', 'Flowers For Zoe', 'A Million Miles Away', 'God Save Us All', 'Yesterday Is Gone' & 'Stillness Of Heart'. The first CD also includes one Japanese only bonus track, 'Again (Stankonia Remix-featuring Outkast)'. 21 tracks in all. 2002 Toshiba/EMI release.

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Average customer rating: THIS IS A GREAT LENNY KRAVITZ COMPILATION! As Good as a Greatest Hits Collection Gets Good Place to Start People!!!!! Excelent Compilation Truly his greatest!

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Tracks:

1. Are You Gonna Go My Way
2. Fly Away
3. Rock 'n' Roll is Dead
4. Again
5. It Ain't Over Till It's Over
6. Can't Get You Off My Mind
7. Mr. Cab Driver
8. American Woman
9. Stand By My Woman
10. Always On The Run
11. Heaven Help
12. I Belong To You
13. Believe
14. Let Love Rule
15. Black Velveteen

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More prolific than D'Angelo and Terence Trent D'Arby combined, one-man rock & soul revivalist Lenny Kravitz kept traditional pop values alive through much of the '90s. From the Motown-perfect "It Ain't Over Til It's Over" to the Beatlesesque "Let Love Rule," Kravitz has always inhabited his influences with a genuine spirit that transcends imitation. The 15 tracks found here provide a surprisingly coherent reminder of just how much the artist has accomplished in a relatively short time. And even if his biggest hit, "Are You Gonna Go My Way," falls short of its Hendrix target, Kravitz's cover of the Guess Who's "American Woman" still rocks in a pleasingly Neanderthal way. An infectious new cut, "Again," fits neatly alongside sturdy Kravitz originals such as "Fly Away," "Mr. Cab Driver," and "Black Velveteen," showcasing a talent whose postmodern pop should play well into the new century. --Bill Forman

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THIS IS A GREAT LENNY KRAVITZ COMPILATION! .......2007-01-02

I will be writing a review on the legendary brilliant masterpiece compilation album entitled "LENNY KRAVITZ GREATEST HITS" by one of Rock's newest premiere performers, LENNY KRAVITZ! This complilation album was originally released in 2000 on Compact Disc on the Virgin Records America label. The matrix or ID number is 7243 8 50316 2 5. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary compilation album, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the best informative and most accurate review possible.

What can I say about LENNY KRAVITZ that hasn't already been said? Lenny Kravitz is one the latest and most recently new rising black guitar players to emerge in the Rock n' Roll scene! They're has been great black guitarists that have passed through Rock n' Roll history! I'm talking about guitarists such as THE GREAT CHUCK BERRY, THE LATE GREAT JIMI HENDRIX, VERNON REID FROM LIVING COLOUR and THE LEGENDARY PRINCE! When LENNY KRAVITZ came on the music scene in the early 90's, he had no intentions of ever looking back! Lenny's blistering guitar playing would have definitely made his ancestor's extremely proud! Did you also know that Lenny's mother was a famous actress named Roxie Roker? You might remember her as the neighbor of Cleaners owner George Jefferson of the popular 70's TV series "THE JEFFERSON'S!" Did you also know that Lenny is half black and half white! Lenny would even do one better by marrying and divorcing America's Sweetheart from The Cosby Show, Lisa Bonet! In my opinion, it wouldn't be until the 1991 album "MAMA SAID" that Lenny would gain fame and attention! However, Lenny would really gain worldwide fame with the release of "ARE YOU GONNA GO MY WAY" in 1993! And as the saying goes folks, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY!" In my opinion, "LENNY KRAVITZ GREATEST HITS" is an outstanding compilation album that is also a true testament of a great guitarist that is also a sheer genius in striving for perfection for his greatest love and passion, HIS MUSIC! This compilation album is quite simply, LENNY KRAVITZ'S STORY! Every single song track in this compilation album is GREAT!

I will list and briefly review all the song tracks contained in this compilation album in their original exact running order as follows: (1.) "Are You Gonna Go My Way," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! A GREAT KRAVITZ ROCKER THAT KICKS A*S! I love KRAVITZ'S blistering guitar riff arrangements in this one! This ROCKER is one of KRAVITZ'S BEST EVER! I love this Rocker!) (2.) "Fly Away," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! Another GREAT KRAVITZ ROCKER THAT KICKS A*S! I also love KRAVITZ'S blistering guitar riff arrangements in this one as well! I love it!) (3.) "Rock And Roll Is Dead," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! Again, another GREAT KRAVITZ ROCKER THAT KICKS SOME SERIOUS A*S! This Rocker, like many of his Rocker's, has some great guitar riff arrangements that result a kick a*s Rocker! I love it as well!) (4.) "Again," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! A GREAT SLOW KRAVITZ ROCKER that KICKS A*S! I love this slow Rocker!) (5.) "It Ain't Over Til It's Over," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! I LOVE THIS SONG! This is a GREAT slow KRAVITZ number! This song sounds a little R & B and Disco! KRAVITZ really displays his talents as a Lead Singer by demonstrating his falsetto voice range!) (6.) "Can't Get You Off My Mind," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! Another GREAT slow KRAVITZ ROCKER! This slow Rocker really kicks! I love it!) (7.) "Mr. Cab Driver," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! Again, this is another KRAVITZ ROCKER that KICKS A*S! I love the way Lenny uses the "F" word in this one! I love this Rocker!) (8.) "American Woman," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! A GREAT TRIBUTE TO THE GUESS WHO! This is a GREAT ROCKIN' version done the LENNY KRAVITZ way, ROCK'S AND KICKS A*S! I love it!) (9.) "Stand By My Woman," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! I LOVE THIS BEAUTIFUL SLOW MELLOW SONG! KRAVITZ really sings this song with such raw power and emotion like he REALLY means it! This song sounds like something that John Lennon would sing if he were alive today! I love this song so dearly!) (10.) "Always On The Run," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! Again, this is another GREAT KRAVITZ ROCKER that KICKS A*S! Preach it Lenny! Ain't it the truth! I love the musical arrangements in this one as well! I love it!) (11.) "Heaven Help," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! Another GREAT slow KRAVITZ number! I love the musical arrangements in this one! I love this one!) (12.) "I Belong To You," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! This is a great number with a great beat to it! This song has a pinch of some R & B and Soul added to it! I love this song!) (13.) "Believe," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! The Vocal effects in this song sounds like The Beatles and/or the George Harrison composition song "BLUE JAY WAY! You can actually feel The Beatles influence in KRAVITZ'S music! I love it!) (14.) "Let Love Rule" (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! Again, this is another GREAT slow KRAVITZ ROCKER! KRAVITZ'S blistering Lead Vocals REALLY GET DOWN in this one! This song sounds like a Beatles song, am I wrong? WOW! I love this one!) and (15.) "Black Velveteen." (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! Again, this is another GREAT KRAVITZ ROCKER THAT KICKS A*S! I love this one as well!) There are four GREAT A*S KICKING songs that deserve honorable mention with this compilation album! They are "Lady," "California," "Where Are We Runnin'" and "Flash" from Lenny's 2004 album release "BAPTISM." Overall, this is one GREAT A*S KICKING compilation album! Every single song track contained in this compilation album is nothing less than outstanding and brilliant!

As you can see, this is definitely one great treasure compilation album worth purchasing that he or she should definitely own as a valuable and important part of his or her own personal music collection. This album will prove to persevere the test of time and will only get better like wine! This compilation album without a doubt will always be around to be enjoyed and cherished for many more years to come, NOW AND FOREVER!

In closing, the LENNY KRAVITZ LEGEND has continued to grow to this point and will only get better! I really truly believe with all my heart that KRAVITZ'S best is yet to come! I, as one am definitely looking forward to it! Here's to you Lenny and your band too! Keep up the GREAT ROCKIN' Lenny! Keep The Faith! Thanks for reading my review and I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also hope that you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. LENNY KRAVITZ RULES! Long Live Rock n' Roll! Rock out always and take care. Forever in Rock, J.L.

As Good as a Greatest Hits Collection Gets.......2005-12-12

In the mid 1990s, I heard a concert promotion radio ad that was basically introducing the performer to be "The World's Greatest Rock and Roll Star". When they announced that star to be Lenny Kravitz, I must admit, I nearly drove off the road when I heard that. I had realized Kravitz had some commercial success and had a nice following, but "World's Greatest Rock and Roll Star"? - Come On! However, now about a decade later, as I have begun to get a deeper appreciation for what Rock music has to offer, I now realize that perhaps there is some real merit to that radio ad. I'm still not ready to put Kravitz up there with the upper echelon of Rock with the Paul McCartneys, the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteens, or even Billy Joels - however, it is safe to say that Kravitz could easily be one of the great revelations of the 1990s and has lived completely up to expectations as he has entered the 2000s. In 2000, Kravitz amassed enough material and success to release his first Greatest Hits album. This collection, "Lenny Kravitz Greatest Hits" provides some a great cross-section into Kravitz's musical career and is a great place to start if you are interested in checking out Kravtiz's material.

"Lenny Kravitz Greatest Hits" hits focuses on the first decade of Kravitz's career (1989-2000). During this time, Kravtiz would release five solo albums for an average of 1 album every 2 years. These albums (and the associated tracks included from these albums) are: 1989's "Let Love Rule" ("Mr Cab Driver", "Let Love Rule"); 1991's "Mama Said" ("It Ain't Over Til It's Over", "Stand By My Woman", "Always On the Run"); 1993's "Are You Gonna Go My Way" ("Are You Gonna Go My Way", "Heaven Help", "Believe"); 1995's "Circus" ("Rock and Roll is Dead", "Can't Get You Off My Mind"); "5" ("Fly Away", "I Belong to You", "Black Velveteen"). As with the case of most greatest hits albums, there is one new song to stimulate album sales among the deep fan base - a very solid song called, "Again". It is worth noting that Kravitz's cover of the Guess Who's "American Woman" is also included on this collection. This song was part of the soundtrack of "Austin Powers - The Spy Who Shagged Me", but was eventually included on the re-issue of "5". One thing that is very nice about this collection is that it is split among the 5 albums just about evenly. I'm pleased that there are even two songs from his first album which was really not commercially successful.

I think that Kravitz hits the three main dimensions that I expect from a successful solo artist: Vocals, Instrumentation, and Songwriting. On top of these three dimensions, Kravitz cross all of these dimensions by providing a variety of different music styles. Whether it is hard Rock, R&B, or Funk - Kravitz finds ways to incorporate these styles and more into his music. Kravitz was influenced by Prince who also incorporated similar styles into his music. "Lenny Kravitz Greatest Hits" will show examples of this wide range of diversity. You can hear Kravitz's Hard Rock style on "Are You Gonna Go My Way", "American Woman", "Fly Away", "Rock and Roll is Dead" and "Always on the Run". Songs such as "Mr Cab Driver" have a definite Funk influence in it - especially on the Bass. Still songs such as "Heaven Help" , "It Ain't Over Til its Over", and "I Belong to You" show Kravitz' R&B side. Despite these obvious influences, it is not easy to pigeon-hole Kravtiz's music into one musical genre. There are many of his songs that definitely cross several of these genres and also break new ground. Perhaps the best example of this is "Black Velveteen". "Black Velveteen" has been a song that Kravitz has been criticized for, but I happen to think it's the best song he has done. The song does have a "Euro Pop" feel, but it you will hear parts of Hard Rock and even R&B overlaid on top of this. I like how Kravitz tries to do something "out of the box" and "different" to his music. Kravitz's ability to innovate didn't happen late in his career - listen to his early song "Let Love Rule". Kravitz uses combines some R&B with some Jimi Hendrix-like sounds to give a unique sound.

As mentioned I think it comes down to the three dimensions I list above. Kravitz shows incredible range on his vocals - whether it's "It Ain't Over Til It's Over", "Let Love Rule" or his new track "Again", Kravitz will show he is not one dimensional as a vocalist. From an instrumentation standpoint, Kravitz is well-known for his incredible guitar, but also listen to his Bass work as well. You'll hear Kravitz incorporate other instruments as well - such as piano on "Heaven Help" or horns on "Let Love Rule" and "Always on the Run". Lost in this whole picture is some of Kravitz's songwriting - this is perhaps one of the most overlooked dimensions of his talent. Once again, this can even be traced early to his career - on 1989's "Mr Cab Driver", he describes the experiences of racism and discrimination.

There is one negative on this collection. I normally like when an artist puts tracks in chronological order because this allows me to hear how the artist progressed over time. Unfortunately, this collection does not do so. It would have been a great strength if this had been done on this collection.

The liner notes include the lyrics to the new song - "Again". The songwriting credits as well as what album the song is included on are also included in the liner notes. Overall, this is as solid a Greatest Hits album as it gets. The only other negative may be as Kravitz continues to have success, this album might someday be eclipsed by a more current Greatest Hits portfolio.

Good Place to Start People!!!!!.......2005-11-16

I had this album for quite some time and thought to myself that I should finally place my input on this. I had met Lenny Kravitz in the Bahamas ten years ago during the Christmas holiday and it was great to shake his hands. We are lucky to be alive to hear the work of this man. He's one of these artists' that are out there who puts so much of what is lacking in performance of contemporary sound and that is FEELING. It blows my mind the criticism he's received accusing him of robbing the stylistic graves of his idols - excuse me? So do hundreds of other artists who can't even hold a candle in tribute no matter how hard their effort or sincerity. THIS is a man who takes whatever influences and MAKES THEM HIS OWN. I have no problem whatsoever picking out a riff or musical inflection out of any of his works in recognition of his predecessors. He writes, produces, and most impressive plays almost all instruments on his recordings. Like back in the 70's, where there were numerous groups with plenty of organic vibes.
If you don't have this CD or any of his CDs, I recommend picking this one up. It also includes a never before released song called Again that I am sure you heard back in the day and loved. Lenny's greatest hits is a great introduction to his music, it has all his best songs, all his great rock songs like 'Are You Gonna Go My Way' 'Fly Away' and 'American Woman' it also has the best of his soul work like 'I Belong To You' and 'Heaven Help' but you also get a few funky numbers like 'Always On The Run' and 'Black Velvetine' this a great way for anyone to get into him, you'll see once you hear this album your gonna want more.

Excelent Compilation.......2005-08-19

If you don't have any Kravitz record, just purchase this item and you know who is he.

This record compile great songs of his music life including a new song (Again').

Truly his greatest!.......2005-07-05

I am a big fan of Lenny's & I absolutely love this cd! It truly is his greatest hits! I couldn't have asked for anything better. There's not one song that I have to skip over when I'm listening to this cd; I love them all! And you will too, so purchase this cd today!

Average customer rating: 5 is One Of Three Great Albums One that came out of the ashes on the official death of R&R. Nice C.D.! Decent with some good moments Good CD

5 (REISSUED WITH 2 BONUS TRACKS) Lenny Kravitz Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Funk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Lenny Circus Are You Gonna Go My Way Baptism Let Love Rule ASIN: B00000J8XI Release Date: 1999-06-01

Tracks:

1. Live
2. Supersoulfighter
3. I Belong To You
4. Black Velveteen
5. If You Can't Say No
6. Thinking Of You
7. Take Time
8. Fly Away
9. It's Your Life
10. Straight Cold Player
11. Little Girl's Eyes
12. You're My Flavor
13. Can We Find A Reason?
14. American Woman (Bonus Track)
15. Without You (Bonus Track)

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Lenny Kravitz is still obsessed with the '70s, and for good reason: he's found endless inspiration in the work of Sly Stone, Stevie Wonder, and a decade's worth of soul men. Kravitz hasn't lost the funk on 5, but the sound here drifts dangerously close to the Me decade's shallowest end, when disco seemed to rob R&B of its soul. So the passion Kravitz has shown on early albums is strangely diluted (aside from the album-closing epic "Can We Find a Reason?"). 5 is the singer's first foray into digital technology, but despite a few modern effects at the edges, he's doing essentially the same as before--only colder. --Steve Appleford

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5 is One Of Three Great Albums.......2006-10-29

the other two being Let Love Rule and Mama Said. Get these three and you're set.
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One that came out of the ashes on the official death of R&R........2005-04-29

The year was 1998. Country's in turmoil as it's president whitewashes an intern's dress, and impeachment hearings have all the democrats leave the Capital. Rather bummer year indeed. It was a bummer for me personally, and it was also a bummer for rock and roll. To me this is when Rock and Roll officially died. In 1998 I got the heartbreak when I found out that Rob Halford was homosexual, alot of the music was also dying as Pearl Jam's album that year had (Gulp) strings in one of the songs, alot of the alternative groups were going more techno ala Marlyn Manson, and Jerry Cantrell in no uncertain terms made it official; Alice In Chains was done. Megadeth released an album that no one really cared about since they hadn't done anything in almost 4 years, Metallica's still trying to tone down the thrash to keep up, and now the airwaves are being dominated with safe alternative bands on the airwaves, or it's Nsync, Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, or Eminem. This is one of the albums that was saved from the fires of killing rock and roll. The circus album fizzled, but so did Lenny when he took part in the Kiss tribute album. Never strip down "Duece". Well anyway after almost 2 and half years away from it all. He returns with "5". I enjoyed listening, but I found it to be too focused and yet so disorganized at the same time. I love "Fly Away" which is vintage Lenny, but with some polish. Then you have my other real favorite song "I Belong To You". It's got more techno on it, and the guitar is more stripped down, but it's a pleasant sounding love song as I know it can get me in the mood anywhere; whether on a country road with my woman, or on a beach hotel in Malibu, or Honolulu. With a girl, and that song on the radio it's the perfect sex aphrodesiac. However, I feel that Lenny in his soul searching tried to stretch too much funk, techno, and rock as he would do with "American Woman". To me he should've done his best Randy Bachman guitar stunts it would've appealed to me more. I don't know what more he could've done with the album I mean it ranks up there with "Let Love Rule" as one of my favorite Lenny albums. I just feel he was pulling all the stops as he was trying to reinvent himself. A little advice Lenny. Don't let one bad album get you down. Still good, but as from the "Circus" album the one song was truly prophetic; "Rock and Roll is dead." As I said 1998 was a bummer year where the cynicism ran high, and everyone wanted to see people embarrass themselves on Jerry, or following the exploits of the country it wasn't a fun time then, and it still isn't now.

Nice C.D.!.......2005-02-19

My son LOVES this book. In a bookcase filled with many many books he almost always gravitates to this one. I also think it is great, the drawings are whimsical and sometimes graphic but it is all put together in a way meant to dispell anxieties in a young child - hence "Everyone Poops". I strongly recommend this book to all who have a sense of humor, and a free mind on bodily functions. It is worth it.

Decent with some good moments.......2005-01-19

I like Lenny's earlier records........after the success of this record his next albums are more him tryin' to be prince. He's should go back to makin' more good ole rock albums. I mean what the hell was up with "DIG IN?"
PS: The 10 year old hippy who was talkin' about lobsters is a fag. Yeah I too feel bad for lobsters and many other animals we tend to treat unfairly but this is suppossed to be a CD REVIEW not a discussion about animal rights, you fin' loser.

Good CD.......2004-11-05

I think personally this a good cd. I love the different guitar sounds. Every song seems different to me. It's a good collection of songs. Some I don't like, but I do like Take Time ... the guitar on the song is excellent as well as on American Woman ... even after Austin Powers, I can still listen to the song as it was my first time listening to it.

Average customer rating: Falling in Love is so easy to do with this CD Great Album *I FEEL THAT THIS IS THE BEST OF "LENNY", "HE'S 1 OF THE "GRANDMASTERS" FROM THE OLD-SCHOOL>GO LENNY, BABY From a fan The best in the west

The Ultimate Collection Lenny Williams Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Teddy Pendergrass - Greatest Hits Spark of Love Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes - Greatest Hits The Best of the Stylistics The Very Best of the Spinners ASIN: B00005LZVP Release Date: 2001-07-17

Tracks:

1. Love Hurt Me, Love Healed Me
2. 'Cause I Love You
3. So Very Hard To Go - Tower Of Power
4. Just When We Start Makin' It - Tower Of Power
5. Don't Change Horses (In The Middle Of A Stream) - Tower Of Power
6. What Is Hip? - Tower Of Power
7. Since I Met You
8. Doing The Loop De Loop
9. Problem Solver
10. I've Been Away From Love Too Long
11. Let's Talk It Over
12. Midnight Girl
13. Look Up With Your Mind
14. You Got Me Running
15. Choosing You
16. Shoo Doo Fu Fu Ooh!

Album Description

Arguably, the most heartwarming moment of the 2001 concert film The Original Kings of Comedy arrives when comedian Steve Harvey, expounding on the joys of '70s R&B in a hip hop world, signals the concert sound man, who begins to play snippets of old-school love songs.

When the Lenny Williams' classic "Cause I Love You" comes up - particularly the part where Lenny, in an anguished, drama-filled soliloquy, declares his undying love for his woman - the audience goes absolutely crazy, and Harvey's point, that old school soul is the music you turn to when you want the real deal, is valiantly made.

But then, for more than two decades, singer/songwriter Lenny Williams has diligently - distinctively - made that point. As disposable pop music trends and the one-hit-wonders they manifest come and go, Williams, first as lead singer of the legendary band Tower of Power and then as a solo artist, has done his own thing with dedication, consistence and a whole lotta heart.

Customer Reviews:

Falling in Love is so easy to do with this CD.......2007-01-27

Lenny William rocks!!! I can't stop listening to this cd. He has this amazing voice that will make your body shiver. If you love R&B than this is a MUST Listen to CD. I actually heard a clip of his song from the Kings of Comedy with Steve Harvey and ever since them I had to have his music. This man is talented and it is displayed all throughtout his cd. I actually brought it for song #2, but after listening to this entire record it makes you fall in love with his music and anyone your with. Thank God for Lenny Williams, he needs to be on the top of the music charts because this is definitely a diamond in the rough. You will NOT be disappointed with this album and you might see yourself enjoying life a little bit more. You rock Lenny Williams!!!

Great Album.......2007-01-09

I bought this album just for one song, "Cause I Love You," but discovered so much more in it. Truly a classic, filled with great music to listen to.

*I FEEL THAT THIS IS THE BEST OF "LENNY", "HE'S 1 OF THE "GRANDMASTERS" FROM THE OLD-SCHOOL>GO LENNY, BABY .......2005-07-24

*WHAT? LENNY MADE OUT-STANDING MUSIC WITH & WITHOUT "TOWER OF POWER"... THAT'S 1 OF THE REASONS WHY "THE ULT. COLL." FEATURED MOST OF LENNYS' SOLO-SONGS!!* >AT THIS PRESENT TIME I CAN SAY THAT "CAUSE I LOVE YOU" IS 1 OF LENNYS' ~MOST~ REMEMORABLE SONGS! --ASK TYLER PERRY, STEVE HARVEY & ANY "LENNY WILLIAMS" SUPPORTER!!!! I'VE SEEN LENNY LATELY & HE'S STILL-LOOKING STABLE (WE LOVE YOU LENNY)!!!! *I MUST ATTEMPT 2 EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE 2 "ALL-OF-THE OLD-SCHOOL-SINGERS" ALL IF "MOST" OF YOU GAVE "RYTHYM & BLUES" A GREATER MEANING--4 DAMN SURE!!!!*<
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>I CAN'T FORGET THIS >D E D I C A T I O N S < 2 OUR "LATE SOUL-SINGERS SUCH AS:
CURTIS MAYFIELD, LUTHER VANDROSS, BARRY WHITE, HAROLD MELVIN, MARVIN GAYE, *BOB MARLEY, *PETER (MAC)INTOSH, HARRY RAY, SYREETA, *RICK JAMES, POP STAPLES, *OTIS REDDING, DINAH WASHINGTON, PEARL BAILEY, *DAVID RUFFIN, *EDDIE KENDRICKS, RON O'NEIL (SUPERFLY) & I KNOW THAT I CAN'T NAME ALL OFF YOU, HOWEVER BABY WE LOVE & MISS YOU ALL DEARLY & NONE OF YOU WILL EVER TRULY DIE--BUT WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS UNTIL "GOD" COME AGAIN!!!!(YES)
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***LISTEN HON, IF "SOUL-MUSIC" MEANS AGREAT DEAL 2 YOU THEN DON'T BE WITHOUT THIS LOVELY "RENDITION"--OKAY...*(THIS IS 4 THE LOVERS BABY)***
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*HERE'S MAGIC ON A CD*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1~~~LOVE HURT ME, LOVE HEALED ME--- 30/20
2~~~"CAUSE I LOVE YOU!"--- 30/20
3~~~"SO VERY HARD 2 GO!"--- 30/20
4~~~JUST WHEN WE START MAKIN' IT...--- 30/20
5~~~DON'T CHANGE HORSES...--- 14/20
6~~~"WHAT'S HIP"?--- 30/20
7~~~SINCE I MET YOU...--- 30/20
8~~~DOING THE LOOP DE LOOP?--- 30/20
9~~~"PROBLEM SOLVER"!(GOD)--- 30/20
10~~"I'VE BEEN AWAY 4 TOO LONG"...--- 30/20
11~~"LET'S TALK IT OVER"!!--- 30/20
12~~MIDNIGHT-GIRL...--- 30/20
13~~LOOK UP WITH YOUR MIND--- 13/20
14~~YOU GOT ME RUNNING--- 14/20
15~~"CHOOSING YOU!!"--- 30/20
16~~SHOO DO FU FU OOH!?--- 30/20
********************IT'S BECAUSE WE LOVE YOU********************

From a fan.......2004-07-05

I've loved Lenny Williams' singing since.... His first solo album had a song stating "I'd rather hurt myself that to ever hurt you" which I've been trying to find for YEARS!!! Could I possibly have help finding that song or even contacting someone else who remembers it?

The best in the west.......2004-02-24

I would like to know what group lenny williams sung with.

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Limited Edition contains 2 Bonus Tracks by Willie Nelson and Angelique Kidjo.

Average customer rating: I love it! Good, not great. So So Very happy "You just don't know how to groove, white boy."

Baptism Lenny Kravitz Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Neo-Psychedelia | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Funk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Lenny Kravitz Greatest Hits Lenny 5 (REISSUED WITH 2 BONUS TRACKS) Circus Are You Gonna Go My Way ASIN: B0001XAMC2 Release Date: 2004-05-18

Tracks:

1. Minister of Rock 'n' Roll
2. I Don't Want To Be a Star
3. Lady
4. Calling All Angels
5. California
6. Sistamamalover
7. Where Are We Runnin'?
8. Baptized
9. Flash
10. What Did I Do With My Life?
11. Storm
12. The Other Side
13. Destiny

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On Baptism, his seventh album, Lenny Kravitz writes, arranges, performs, and produces every track. The trouble with working alone is that there's little quality control; some of the songs here really could have benefited from a bit of that. Not to say that Baptism is a complete dud of an album, indeed, the worst thing about it is its awful cover. "California" has a catchy, power-pop bounce that's actually reminiscent of Fountains of Wayne, with its fuzzy guitars and handclaps, as well as its un-Kravitz-like short running time (just over two-and-a-half minutes). But then "Sistamamalover" veers deep into Prince territory, with a groove that's too contrived, too dull, and too long. And there's some of the self-indulgence of a satisfied, middle-aged rocker apparent on "Minister of Rock & Roll" and "I Don't Want to Be a Star" (it's easy to sing about wanting only "a Chevy and an old guitar" when you're living in a massive mansion). The best tracks are the most straightforward, fun ones: the aforementioned "California," the ZZ Top-inspired "Where Are We Runnin'?" and the Stones-sounding "Flash." Kravitz should loosen up more and leave the angst to the teenagers. --Robert Burrow

Customer Reviews:

I love it!.......2007-01-12

I had all but given up on Lenny Kravitz after Circus. I just happened to listen to this album on Rhapsody and fell in love with it. It is the Best Lenny Kravitz album since Mama Said. Thanks Lenny, for actually playing some nice rock music!

Good, not great........2006-08-25

I picked this album up used at a record store for $6, and I think it's well worth it. I'd only heard "Lady" (pretty good) and "Where are we Runnin'?" (great), so I thought I'd get it. I like the album for about half the songs. I appreciate that Lenny does slow songs, but 6 out of 13 songs? I don't even find them very good slow songs. If they were good slow songs, I'd give this CD 5 stars, but no. The fast songs are really good, so why aren't the rest like that?

1. Minister of Rock 'N' Roll: 9.5/10 Perfect way to start the album.
2. I Don't Want To Be a Star: 7/10 I don't like his whiny voice in the intro and chorus, but the verses are good.
3. Lady: 8/10 Too long, and repetitive, but the solo is cool.
4. Calling All Angels: 5/10 Ugh. Slow, boring, lame lyrics, too long, etc. Skip this track.
5. California: 9/10 Fun song, good tune to dance to.
6. Sistamamalover: 9/10: Nice funky feel to the song, but odd lyrics.
7. Where Are We Runnin'?: 10/10 Awesome. Heavy bass, heavy guitar, good verses.
8. Baptized: 7/10 Bad verses, good chorus.
9. Flash: 9.5/10 I love this song. Again, odd lyrics, but good.
10. What Did I Do With My Life?: 7/10 Lenny sounds like Elvis Costello in this song. But it doesn't help.
11. Storm: 9/10 Another funky song, but this has Jay-Z, so it's even better.
12. The Other Side: 6.5/10 Wow. This sounds just like all the other piano ballads on this album.
13. Destiny: 6.5/10 Sub-par defines this song. Lenny with an acoustic guitar and a falsetto. Almost worse than it sounds.

Overall: 103/130=79%, hence the 4 stars. If you like Kravitz, pick this up used.

So So.......2006-05-23

First of all, Im a huge Kravitz fan, I have all his albums ooops, did I say that, I meant cds. I love his throwback, late 60's-7o's funky/rock/soul style. But I am sad to say that Baptism did not impress me that much, like his earlier stuff did. Sure, there are a couple of songs I dig on Baptism, but as a whole, I have to say I dont like it all. I like Sistamammalover, and R and R Minister. That Angel song bored me to death. I had to skip it and go to the next song, because the first time I was listening to it, I was driving, and almost fell asleep. Baptism is not his best. Come on Lenny, get back to that funky/soulful stuff you do so well...

Very happy.......2005-12-23

Very happy with cd and service

"You just don't know how to groove, white boy.".......2005-10-09

"Sistamamalover" is one of the finest soul tunes since the theme to Good Times! "California" sounds like the boy is fondly reminiscing to his pre-teen days, and it makes you want to move there now. "Minister of Rock & Roll" is full more music than anyone can catch on their first 5 listenings. Overall, even the weakest tunes on this disc are 4 star -- buy it, and worship with Lenny!

Average customer rating: And I'm not even a Lenny Kravitz fan. 5-STAR ALBUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Weird looks at Lenny One of his better cds This album rocks.

Are You Gonna Go My Way Lenny Kravitz Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Neo-Psychedelia | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Funk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mama Said Let Love Rule Circus 5 (REISSUED WITH 2 BONUS TRACKS) Lenny ASIN: B000000WJA Release Date: 1993-03-09

Tracks:

1. Are You Gonna Go My Way
2. Believe
3. Come On And Love Me
4. Heaven Help
5. Just Be A Woman
6. Is There Any Love In Your Heart
7. Black Girl
8. My Love
9. Sugar
10. Sister
11. Eleutheria

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The irony of Are You Gonna Go My Way is that, by the release of his third album, Lenny Kravitz had finally started internalizing the influences of his musical heroes--Curtis Mayfield, Prince, John Lennon, and Sly Stone--who had been so nakedly copped on Let Love Rule and Mama Said. So what becomes the album's big hit? The title track, a Jimi Hendrix rip-off if there ever was one. Kravitz backslides elsewhere, too: "Is There Any Love in Your Heart" is plainly drawn from Led Zeppelin and "Eleutheria" from Bob Marley, while "Believe" takes a more inventive approach--its chorus is in the style of the Beatles, while the verses and guitar solo again recall Led Zep. What's especially damning about the album though, is that the more Kravitz strikes out on his own, the more lackluster his songs become, evidenced by the dippy come-on "Black Girl" and the weak psychedelia of "My Love." --Daniel Durchholz

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And I'm not even a Lenny Kravitz fan........2006-12-27

This is one of the most well-rounded, well-done albums in history. I still listen to this album and it has not lost anything. Let me know when you're stranded on an island and I'll send this CD to you in a bottle....and again, I'm not even a Kravitz fan....don't listen to the main reviewer.

5-STAR ALBUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-01-21

GREAT ALBUM FROM START TILL
FINISH I HAVE NOTHING BAD TO
SAY ALL THE SONGS ARE GREAT.
I REALLY DIDNT PAY LENNY ATTENTION
UNTIL ONE OF MY HAD HIS CD IN
THEIR CD BOOKLET AND SAID LET ME BORROW THAT
CD AND SEE IF I LIKE IT OR NOT AND IT TURNED
OUT THAT I DID SO BROUGHT ALL HIS OTHER MATERIAL
WHICH IS EQUALLY ENJOYABLE AND EVERY SINCE I'VE BEENING
JAMMING TO HIS ALBUM.

Weird looks at Lenny.......2004-10-31

It's hard to follow lenny album to album only to see people mentioning his abundant influences in a bad way. Lenny sounds like zeppelin, lenny sounds like lennon, lenny sounds like mayfield. There are so many bands and artists out there who do the same, in my opinion with less personal flare, and enthusiasm, but which are welcomed or even praised for it. Lenny is in a way like the kid in highschool who always gets frowned on for doing something even though he did the same thing that another kid was or will be welcomed for doing.

Poor lenny, it makes me feel bad for him. Because he really is a talented artist, as it can be seen in "let love rule" and "mama said", and even here, and it makes me wonder where he could have gone if he had more positive incentive, which i feel he justly deserved from his environment, for doing what seems to enjoy doing most, which is making more good music of the kind he likes to listen to.

One of his better cds.......2003-12-28

In order to like Lenny Kravitz you have to have a wide range of musical tastes because Lenny is all over the map on this one. Heres the tracks:
AYGGMW- title track always reminded me of Hendrix when i first heard it. this was a huge hit and it deserved to be. this song proves that Lenny Kravitz is one of the best drummers in rock.
BELIEVE- starts off with kind of a Zeppelin keyboard.has a great melody great harmonies and excellent buildup ending
COME ON AND LOVE ME- more great drumming from Lenny but not really a great song
HEAVEN HELP- nice piano work from Hirsch, Lenny does his Michael Jackson impression. nice+ mellow
JUST BE A WOMAN- another Plastic Ono Band ripoff with exact Lennon drum beat and sound
IS THERE ANY LOVE IN YOUR HEART-maybe the best song on here , a total rocker with great falsetto singing from Lenny
BLACK GIRL-another favorite with some weird production effects that probably sound great when stoned
MY LOVE- a bare bones stoner song , very 70s
SUGAR-a poor ripoff of It aint over til its over
SISTER- starts off with some noise from an amp and continues til the guitar comes in , pretty cool song trying to sound alittle more important than it really is
ELEUTHERIA- boring reggae song that sounds like every other reggae song ive heard

This album rocks........2003-09-17

After reading an editorial review on Lenny's album Are You Gonna Go My Way, me being a die-hard Lenny Kravitz fan, I had to comment against the cruel words.

First of all, how many artists out there can say that they have not had any other musical influences while writing their own music? If you listen closely to most popular music of today, it pretty much all sounds alike...that is probably why it is called "Popular Music". Although this album does have songs that have similarities to other artists, the majority of the songs were written, arranged and even produced by Lenny Kravitz! Like an editor said in his review "Believe takes a more inventive approach--its chorus is in the style of the Beatles..." yes, some of the songs do emulate the artists that inspire him but the key words here are "in the STYLE of the Beatles". But don't take away Lenny's credibility and ability to write his own songs by writing such harsh opinions. But now I would like to express my views on not only this album but also on Lenny as an artist.

Can you find me an artist that does not have music that reflects their influences? It is highly unlikely. Music is a source of inspiration, and influence. Musicians always have an influence and it will always be seen and heard through their craft. If anything, the fact that after hearing Lenny's album, you were reminded of artists such as the Beatles or Led Zepplin and Bob Marley, is a positive thing. To be in the same caliber of those artists is truly a compliment. Lenny can sound like other artists...but no one can sound like Lenny.

Although I have been a Lenny fan since long before the Are you Gonna Go My Way album, I must admit, that this album was probably the one that really made me open my eyes and ears to Lenny as an artist. His songs may sound familiar, but are definitely done in LENNY'S own way. He takes a sound, and makes it better. He perfects it. He takes a familiarity and gives it his own Lenny flare. He gives critics something to talk about.

I admire Lenny for being compared to other artists, but at the same time making his own music, writing his own lyrics, and playing many instruments unlike many of the artists today, which of course so many critics completely fail to mention. I will always love Lenny's music, his albums and will always "go his way"!

The Are You Gonna Go My Way album rocks.

Average customer rating: Lenny Always Stands By His Influences Love Lenny The Difference Is Why Better than Lenny's debut??????? Sound Over Substance

Mama Said Lenny Kravitz Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Neo-Psychedelia | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Funk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Let Love Rule Are You Gonna Go My Way Circus 5 (REISSUED WITH 2 BONUS TRACKS) Lenny ASIN: B000000WHP Release Date: 1992-06-29

Tracks:

1. Fields Of Joy
2. Always On The Run
3. Stand By My Woman
4. It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over
5. More Than Anything In This World
6. What Goes Around Comes Around
7. The Diference Is Why
8. Stop Draggin' Around
9. Flowers For Zoe
10. Fields Of Joy (Reprise)
11. All I Ever Wanted
12. When The Morning Turns To Night
13. What The... Are We Saying?
14. Butterfly

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Sometimes it's fun to take the albums of latter-day rockers and play spot-the-influence, and on Mama Said, it's like shooting fish in a barrel. "Always on the Run," with its punchy horns and emphatic vocals, is cribbed from Sly Stone. "What Goes Around Comes Around," with its understated arrangement and Kravitz's falsetto, is straight out of Superfly-era Curtis Mayfield. "Stand By My Woman" and "All I Ever Wanted," meanwhile, are so directly copped from John Lennon--lyrically, sonically, attitudinally--that it ought to be actionable. Younger fans might not care about any of this, of course, because in and of themselves, Kravitz's songs are tuneful, and they do rock. --Daniel Durchholz

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Lenny Always Stands By His Influences.......2006-10-10

Lenny Kravitz:flower child throwback who,like Prince and Terence Trent D'Arby before him used the bi racial/multi instrumentalist/eclectic style to his best advantage.What does Lenny Krzvitz have that's different from those two artists?Simple-his sound is unapologetically retro.Unlike other retro artists though Lenny even copies the production style,right down to the analog tapes he swears by.That being said 'Mama Said',although recorded in 1991 at the peak of the new jack and grunge revolutions might as well have been recorded in 1973 because there are no synthesizers or heavy electronics on this album-it's ALL live instrumentation.And while very imatative of his influences-namely John Lennon,Curtis Mayfield,Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone those are the best influences to have and he makes their own sounds even better!Much of the CD has the feel of an epic album lengh excursion."Fields Of Joy","The Difference Is Why" and "When The Morning Turns To Night" all have superb arrangements and,uncharacteristically for Kravitz do blend his influences into a cohesive whole,althought still a highly retro neo psychedelic one."Always On The Run" is a slashing funk jam right out of the Sly/Funkadelic school of psychelic funk with punchy horns and Lenny's rowdy singing.Two of the best songs are very Lennon inspired-"Stand By Your Woman" and "All I Ever Wanted",the latter of which actually features Sean Lennon as a guest writer and lyricist.On Lenny's voice however the Lennon-style vocal reverb sounds a lot heavier.Of course one of the two most impressive songs here is the big hit "It Ain't Over Til It's Over",a classic Philly/Chicago soul type ballad with a nice midtempo beat.Lenny's falsetto is beautiful,the arrangement is in the pocket and you can even dance to it-I think it's my favorite Kravitz song.The other is another kind of soul-a very Curtis Mayfield sounding "What Goes Around Comes Around"-I have to give Lenny credit for his DEAD ON Mayfield vocal impression,that is until Karl Denson goes WILD on the sax and the whole songs turns into a totally free jazz extravaganza."Flowers For Zoe" is another song here that's great-a very folksy soul kind of feal with a nice gentle vocal.Overall 'Mama Said' is enough to give Kravitz detractors (and there are an awful lot) a sense that given the proper musical balance Kravitz would be able to synthesize all of his many musical ideas and shadings into something cohesive and distinctly his.But that hardly matters since it seems,especially if an artist is not caucasion (and even if they are) that they will immediately be accused of ripping off or too heavily borrowing from their influences and since this style seems to be such a big part of who Lenny Kravitz is he takes even more flack for it then many.But 'Mama Said' actually does a lot to bring out the many talents and amazing songwriting of Kravitz and gives probably the best impression of him available.

Love Lenny.......2006-02-25

This is the first cd of Lenny Kravitz that I bought many years ago but lost in a divorce. I just recently replaced it and love it just as much as when I first heard it. Lenny rocks! His new stuff is awesome too

The Difference Is Why.......2005-09-20

I believe an artist produces his best work when he is struggling through personal issues, In Love/Out of Love, or in some deep introspection. Its all of the above with this awesome album by Lenny Kravitz. He fuses 60's/early 70's acoustic soul and rock like I've never heard anyone do before. An excellent voice, heartfelt lyrics and a acoustic makes this album much different than others. Buy, don't copy or download this album. Why? The difference is why.

Better than Lenny's debut???????.......2004-12-05

Very little reviews for such a popular artist.

And all I ask is why? As far as I'm concerned, this was Lenny at his apex. His debut release quenched my thirst for music which wasn't being released at the time. Mama Said, in turn, was more complete and a much crisper sound.

Sure there are influences throughout this release.......but what record doesn't have them? When I saw the "It ain't over.." video. I for one was thinking The Doors "Touch Me" video.

Other favorites;

Stand By My Woman
All I Ever Wanted
Fields of Joy

Not a bad track on here and nothing corporate at all.

For those who know what I'm talking about.......this WAS Lenny at his best......just like REM...just like U2....they all drifted from what got them there, to just putting out music having a catchy riff to apparently satisfy the record co's. I will assume this comes with age???

A pure rock and roll classic in my book!

Sound Over Substance.......2004-07-10

Lenny Kravitz's affection for the '60s and '70s runs much deeper than mere matters of his retro attire, or even his songwriting; deeply involved in the production of his own albums, he is, for instance, militantly in favor of analog recording methods that use tubes rather than transistors. Many newcomer's have failed at this unorthodox technique. The mistake is foolishly assumed that the method is perfected by just turning the reverb off - goes from the microphone to the amplifiers to compressors into EQ units that have tubes and back to the tape machine. Lenny has simply perfected a lost art.

Mama Said contains elements of Curtis Mayfield and Jimi Hendrix and Lenny's obsessions of Prince and John Lennon. Treading away from the psychedelic fixations of his debut, Lenny orchestrates his influences flawlessly - Mama Said sounds like it was recorded in 1972. The production is so carefully done that from start to finish the entire record captivates listeners - sweet soul and fuzzy hard rock. Mama Said demands repeat and is certainly a aural treat.

The addictive Philly-Soul sound of "It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over" is simply spellbinding. Though the rhythm is based around Earth Wind & Fire's "Thats The Way Of The World," it seduces listeners with sweeping strings, seductive horns, and lush arrangements to the deep rhythms. The number is smoother - even slicker - than anything Lenny has ever recorded. Most listeners will be pressed to believe Lenny wrote it himself. He successfully duplicates Curtis Mayfield on the extremely catchy "What Goes Around Comes Around" - which is possessed by a deep, dark groove, trademarked wah-wah guitar, stinging brass, and silky falsetto.

Sly & The Family Stone collide with Jimi Hendrix on the rampaging "Always On The Run" and retro Lenny displays his Lennon obsession with perfection on the brilliant "All I Ever Wanted" - which Sean Ono Lennon co-wrote and plays piano on. "Stand by My Woman" also borrows Lennon's signature echo-delayed vocals/piano signature for its verses, but shifts into lush harmony soul for the chorus. Often billed as the "divorce album," Mama Said is the srongest set of Lenny songs to date, with little filler and a close ear to getting that perfect sound. Though some of the lyrics have been painfully outdated, it doesn't really matter. Mama Said is just that great to listen to - it's a near flawless sound.

Average customer rating: must have, his best album IT'S LENNY I love it, and it Rules. One man band evokes psychedelic funky vibe A retro album songfest that works the era of Neosoul begins

Let Love Rule Lenny Kravitz Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Neo-Psychedelia | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Funk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mama Said Are You Gonna Go My Way Circus 5 (REISSUED WITH 2 BONUS TRACKS) Lenny ASIN: B000000WH0 Release Date: 1992-06-29

Tracks:

1. Sittin' On Top Of The World
2. Let Love Rule
3. Freedom Train
4. My Precious Love
5. I Build This Garden For Us
6. Fear
7. Does Anybody Out There Even Care
8. Mr. Cab Driver
9. Rosemary
10. Be
11. Blues For Sister Someone
12. Empty Hands
13. Flower Child

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When Lenny Kravitz made his debut album, he was known in select circles as the pierced, tattooed love boy of Lisa Bonet, the actress then riding high with a starring role on The Cosby Show. Kravitz turned out to be an artist in his own right, and a talented musician who wrote, produced, and played nearly all the instruments on Let Love Rule. He seems to know precisely what he wants to say on this album; trouble is, it's all been said before, by the likes of Prince, John Lennon, and Sly Stone. There is skill and craft at work here, but genuine inspiration is another matter. The thick patchouli scent around songs such as "I Build This Garden for Us," "Flower Child," and the title track is nearly suffocating, while the would-be protest anthem "Mr. Cab Driver" is rather undercooked. Overall, Kravitz's groovy love-generation vibe makes him rock's answer to Austin Powers. --Daniel Durchholz

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must have, his best album.......2007-01-16

Now I don't have any of Lenny's album's past '5', and I have all of them up to that point, except Circus. But, based on that I'd have to say this is my favorite album by him. I got this like 9 years ago and the CD is still in 50 -disk CD changer. Other ones come and go but this one always stay. I'm reviewing it right now because it actually just came around on my stereo again. This CD doesn't have fancy funky bass or good electronica like the newer Lenny. It has raw Lenny with feeling. The tracks just never get old. The lyrics to all the songs have a very hippy progressive fight the power feel to them and when Lenny sings them, he puts just the right emotion into them. The slower songs are very soulful and the faster songs are exciting, but still keep their meaning & strong feeling. This is indeed an album in the true sense of the word. Every song is worth the random play. If you get one album from him, this is the one you should have.

IT'S LENNY.......2006-08-02

Another reviewer said "He seems to know precisely what he wants to say on this album; trouble is, it's all been said before." My response to that is this, how many rock bands out there today are doing something that HASN'T been done before? How many rock bands are actually unique and different? We all know the REAl answer is NOT MANY!
If I only purchased CDs of artists or bands who are doing something that hasn't been done before then I wouldn't have the chance to buy many CDs. NIRVANA, for all their popularity, were doing NOTHING new. Sorry folks, calling it Grunge did not make it new. Same with Pearl Jam. If you like Lenny, get the CD and make up your own mind. If you don't like Lenny then it doesn't matter how original he may or may not be. It's not rocket science folks!

I love it, and it Rules........2005-05-29

I became a Lenny Kravitz fan the moment I heard the song "Let Love Rule" back in 1989. I'm still a fan now, but I was obsessed with this debut and "Mama Said". He was even my first concert ever, though he opened for Tom Petty. Anyway, front to back this is one of his best, and he shows us right away that he can rock, and drop a nice slow song as well. After the title track, I especially like "I Built This Garden For Us", "Rosemary", "My Precious Love", and "Blues For Sister Someone". We also get a dose of spirituality on a few songs, like on the great "Empty Hands". I also own the LP of this, but it only has the first 10 tracks, so watch out for that. Much like The Black Crowes, Lenny wears his influences on his sleeve, but I wouldn't want it any other way.

One man band evokes psychedelic funky vibe.......2004-05-02

Lenny has since made more polished work than this. He abandoned his all tube analog gear for a pro tools set up in the late 90s. This album none the less established who he is as a musician and songwriter. Sure he appropriates heavily from beatles, hendrix, sly stone, curtis mayfield, and others, but the way he reconstitutes the influences is pure lenny. perhaps his lyrics hark back to the naive hippy ethos, but isn't that a pleasant alterative the the burgeoning nihilism of the "everything sucks i should shoot heroin and blow out my brains" philosophy of grunge. kravitz advocates for love, tolerance, and understanding. does the fact that we have heard these messages before make them passe? jesus said "love thy neighbor." is his message irrelevant? the beatles sang "the word is love" and "all you need is love." Are these worn out cliches or immortal truths that can be reinterpreted in new ways for new generations. make up your own mind, but one thing is true - this is a great album!

A retro album songfest that works the era of Neosoul begins.......2003-11-13

I like this debut by Lenny Kravitz, this album could have been released in the early 70's instead of 1989. From the Dylan-like "sitting on top of the world" he wears his influences very well and at times surpasses them on the Stax -like "my pericous love" with its great piano/organ solo. Lenny would get better and find his own sound and usher in the Neosoul age from which Lauryn Hill, D'angleo, and other black artists would emerge less than a decade later.

Average customer rating: Lenny does it again! 100x Better than "Baptism" Modern Day Classic?? Worthwhile... What can I say, It's "Lenny".

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Tracks:

1. Battlefield Of Love
2. If I Could Fall In Love
3. Yesterday Is Gone (My Dear Kay)
4. Stillness Of Heart
5. Believe In Me
6. Pay To Play
7. A Million Miles Away
8. God Save Us All
9. Dig In
10. You Were In My Heart
11. Bank Robber Man
12. Let's Get High

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Lenny Kravitz is known for proudly wearing his influences on his sleeve, but on his sixth album it's clear Kravitz has at last honed a sound he can call his own. Mixing hard rock and ballads, Lenny kicks in with the blistering "Battlefield of Love," a solid rocker with a funk groove. The retro "If I Could Fall in Love" displays a touch of psychedelia, while the Lennonesque "God Save Us All" is bluesy and uplifting. The success of "Again," the smash single from his 2000 hits package, appears to have registered with Kravitz, who surfaces a new crop of midtempo ballads here--all far stronger than "Again." "Yesterday Is Gone (My Dear Kay)" is a finely crafted tune on it's own, yet Kravitz experiments with atypical sounds. The soulful "Stillness of Heart" builds with acoustic guitars and layered harmonies, concluding with a lovely string arrangement. And "You Were in My Heart" mixes synth loops over solid rhythms and a haunting melody. Lenny may seem like an oddly nondescript title, but it's apt; these 12 songs simply sound like the work of Lenny Kravitz. --Gail Flug

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Customer Reviews:

Lenny does it again!.......2005-05-28

I actually bought this album after buying Baptism and I have to say that Lenny Kravitz has been making many changes. Although Basptism was a very good album, it had many down parts. Lenny tried to sing soft ballads on there that just didn't work. I think that was my only complaint, the rest of the album was solid rock and roll.

This album, on the other hand, is well done. In some ways it's better than Baptism since there isn't one song on here that I don't like. My favorites would be, If I Could Fall in love and stillness of heart but the whole album is great. Lenny Kravitz has really made some good music and he remains one of my favorite rock musicians to this day.

I would prefer this album over Baptism.

100x Better than "Baptism".......2005-03-06

LENNY is a great album and has by far better music than his recent material. LENNY has very cool rock ballads, especially 2 that really stand out are "If I Could Fall In Love" & "Stillness Of Heart." I bought this CD just for that. But there is alot more to enjoy with "Believe In Me" and "You Were In My Heart" which has an excellent beat. Lenny Kravitz has an amazing smooth voice and it's just so much fun to listen. I enjoyed "LENNY" more than "Baptism" and "5" combined.

Modern Day Classic??.......2004-10-27

What were people thinking saying this album isn't any good? What the Heck? Do i dare say this is Lenny Kravitz best album to date? Do i dare? When i first heard this i said to myself, lenny you have outdone yourself. He truly became, what is known as amazing, right then and there. He HAD outdone himself. It's too good. You may be asking yourself, Well, it's self titled so i guess it's his last album, and he's sold out. WRONG! It's called Lenny because this album his him doing what he wants to do. And it could also be because the whole album is pretty much all him. He plays all the instruments, writes all the songs, produces it, and arranges it ALL. Sound remenicent of Prince?
Sometimes i ask myself why he released a greatest hits, when some of his best stuff came after a best of set? It's truly an incredible album. The songs are plush, rocking heavier than ever, and the ballads are more heartfelt than ever. And it has got a great sound. I love that all his albums sound like classic rock because he is classic. His talent his truly represented here in an awe inspiring set. Good stuff.

Worthwhile..........2004-10-15

I got ahold of this after hearing "Dig in" and I must say
it's pretty good. My two other favorite tracks are "Millions
miles away" and "Bank Robber Man" this is one of his better
albums... It's too bad his lastest album lacked depth passed
two or three songs. If you have a choice between this one
or "Baptism" pick this one first... You will be glad you
did.

What can I say, It's "Lenny"........2004-06-23

It actually took me a long time to get into this disc, but once I did I found it just as good as the couple before it. "Dig In" is the big rocker here, and holds up well next to "Fly Away". "Stillness Of Heart" was another good track, and sounds similar to "Again" from his "Hits" album. I also really like the cool "If I Could Fall In Love", "Yesterday Is Gone (My Dear Kay)", and the smooth "You Were In My Heart". "Bank Robber Man" is about him falsely being accused of that crime in real life. Otherwise the rest here is decent, but nothing amazing. Ok, I do like "Let's Get High" too. Overall I'd say this isn't as great as his first few albums, but it's still good enough for true fans of "Lenny".

Average customer rating: A Mountaintop Experience For Lenny Breau Jazz Guitar Fans The Best of Lenny Breau's Posthumous Releases! The music speaks for itself The BEST Lenny Breau EVER!! One of Lenny's Best

The Complete Living Room Tapes Lenny Breau , and Brad Terry Manufacturer: Art of Life Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Modern Post Bop | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Swingin' on a Seven String Live at Bourbon Street [2-CD Set] Guitar Sounds of Lenny Breau Solo Guitar The Hallmark Sessions ASIN: B000089G5W Release Date: 2003-01-07

Tracks:

1. Blues For Carole
2. How High The Moon
3. You Needed Me
4. The Claw
5. Secret Love
6. Sweet Georgia Brown
7. My Foolish Heart
8. I Fall In Love Too Easily
9. Send In The Clowns
10. Nine Pound Hammer
11. Cannonball Rag
12. Flamenco
13. It Could Happen To You

Tracks:

1. Visions
2. Remembering The Rain
3. Autumn Leaves
4. Indiana
5. Stella By Starlight
6. Emily
7. My Funny Valentine *
8. Autumn Leaves *
9. Johnny Cash Sings Jazz? *
10. Lenny's Radio *

Album Description

Originally released as "The Living Room Tapes - Volume 1" & "The Living Room Tapes - Volume 2", this two CD set brings together, for the first time, both volumes of "The Living Room Tapes" in one package, in addition to over 30 minutes of previously unreleased material. All tracks have been digitally re-mastered. The total playing time of both CD's combined is almost two and a half hours long. This two CD set contains 23 songs including 4 previously unreleased bonus tracks. The music contained on this two disc set is some of the best Lenny Breau ever recorded. This is a rare opportunity to hear Lenny play music by Merle Travis, Jerry Reed, Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner, and many well known Jazz Standards. Lenny also performs many solo pieces in addition to the duo material with clarinetist Brad Terry. Two of the bonus tracks reveal the humorous side of Lenny's personality and are sure to put a smile on your face.

Customer Reviews:

A Mountaintop Experience For Lenny Breau Jazz Guitar Fans.......2004-04-13

When I first received this CD it stayed playing in my computer between every other CD. I really love the whole range of Lenny's modern solo chordal guitar style represented at such an obviously happy and good time in his life.

His responsive, sensitive, artful backing styles when Brad is blowing clarinet are improvised mini-masterpieces. Great creative variety in his walking bass lines, tasty intuitive chording and counterpoint, and some of his best technical work combining fluid and gorgeous lead lines, while you never hear his technique get in the way. Some of his albums inspire deep sighs and tears in your eyes. This one makes you smile and sometime laugh out loud all the wat thru'. It is truly a joyous CD!

The Best of Lenny Breau's Posthumous Releases!.......2003-05-01

This beautifully remastered 2 CD set is the best news Breau fans have had in years. His playing is not only technically astounding, it's playful, imaginative and expressive. As well, this set captures the array of influences that shaped Breau's style: jazz, blues, flamenco, country and more. The previously unreleased material is awesome with Breau doing a couple of hilarious comedy skits. The remastering job done here is remarkable, a vast improvment on the quality of the original releases. GET THESE CDS!!

The music speaks for itself.......2003-05-01

What a great release! The music is wonderful and the banter between Lenny and Brad is playful and thoughtful. As someone who has been involved with music my whole life, I have to disagree with the previous posting regarding sound quality. The quality is there. The highs are crisp and the lows are rounded...a perfect mix! Do yourself favor and take a listen. You WON'T be disappointed.

The BEST Lenny Breau EVER!!.......2003-05-01

Anyone who is a fan of Lenny's music needs to purchase this recording. This is far and above some of his best recorded work. The sound quality is excellent throughout and Lenny's choice of material is also excellent. Volume One was originally released on LP and then on CD but has been out of print for many years now. Volume Two has NEVER been released on LP and was available on CD years ago. The new 2 CD set contains both volumes with extra tracks and all tracks have been digitally remastered. First class Lenny Breau!!

One of Lenny's Best.......2003-02-14

I must admit. At first I was a little skeptical about Lenny and Clarinetist Brad Terry. Mr. Terry proves himself equal to the challange of playing with Lenny Breau. The interplay between clainet and guitar is on a level rarely heard anywhere.The Bourbon Street cd with Lenny Breau and Dave Young come to mind. However there is more varity on this cd.There is also plenty of guitar solo. With Lenny playing Travis style, Jazz and Flamenco. All on a seven string nylon guitar. This was his first recorded performance on that insturment.There are also several electric guitar solos as well. I highly recommend this cd. As this is one of Lenny best.

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