Emily: Lenny Kravitz is cool and funky and all sorts of badass, and on this debut album this is already apparent. He knows his sound - funk rock with a lot of guitar soloing - but that's not to say the entire album sounds the same. He keeps it interesting by mixing up the tempo and theme throughout. Sincere, slowed-down love songs retain a hard-rock edge, and commentary on racism is delivered with funk and a sense of humor. Overall this is a solid debut from a very talented (yet sometimes underrated) artist and musician.
Favorite Tracks: Let Love Rule; Rosemary; Fear
Zack: One of the biggest criticisms of Lenny Kravitz is that he is "just ripping off Jimi Hendrix." As a raving lunatic of a Hendrix fan and a casual enjoyer of Lenny Kravitz, I feel confident reporting that that is a load of bullshit. Why are their sounds familiar? Because they are both part black? DISCRIMINATION!!!!!!! Kravitz may draw some influence from the works of Hendrix, but what contemporary guitarist hasn't? Furthermore, why am I asking so many questions in this review? Do I expect you to answer them? I don't even know anymore. Anyway, Lenny kills it on this album. He brings all the funk and kickass-ness that we've come to expect from him over the years and he does it in a way that is just oh so groovy.
Favorite Tracks: Let Love Rule; Mr. Cab Driver; Blues for Sister Someone
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