Lenny Kravitz Greatest Hits
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Description: 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
Tracklist of Lenny Kravitz Greatest Hits
Reviews:
he is too cool for school
this was the first rock band i started on. i absolutely loved it!! becase of him i have listened to all the famous rock bands such as: guns n roses, led zeppeiln, metallica, iron maiden, megadeath, acdc, and many more !!!!!! he is the the the best modern rock band! buy it
Rock & Roll won't Die!
In the long run, Kravitz's sound - a vibrant, sometimes automated mixture of '60s soul and '70s rock - will likely be his legacy. Only occasionally do his songs or riffs approach anything original (playing all the instrumental parts himself sacrifices the freshness of collaborative input for tight control), and his lyrics are barely adequate at best.
No wonder he tends to oversing, often attempting to wrench depth of feeling from songs and arrangements that are more effective than emotional. As a pop artist, though, he's hard to touch, having crafted numerous enticing singles over his decade-long career. This, then, is where to get 'em.
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This is a great album with a wide range of Lenny's styles.
If you don't have this CD or any of his CDs, I recommend picking this one up. It has all his best known songs. It also includes a never before released song called Again that I am sure you heard back in the day and loved. It also has the song American Woman from the Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me soundtrack and from the rerelease of his previous album to this called simply 5. Those are the two of the reasons to get this thing. But there are many more reasons and many more great songs off of this. My favorites besides the previously mentioned somgs are Are You Gonna Go My Way, Fly Away, Rock 'N' Roll Is Dead, It Ain't Over Till It's Over, Mr. Cab Driver, Always On The Run, I Belong To You, and of course Lenny's first hit Let Love Rule. I enjoy every song, but those are my favorites. I am sure you will have favorites too, because this is a great album. So pick it up and enjoy it as much as I do. You won't be disappointed at all.