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Lenny Kravitz - Blue Electric Light Lenny's latest album - this 12th studio - Blue Electric Light, is released today.
All music is composed by Lenny Kravitz, except "It's Just Another Fine Day (In This Universe of Love)" and "Paralyzed" composed by Kravitz and Craig Ross. If you have a problem with me, text me. If you don't have my number, you don't know me well enough to have a problem with me. | |
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Yeah, digging most of it so far, Lenny sharing some 80 vibes and I like it. "Let It Ride", get some Prince vibes on this one for sure, on a lot of the album actually, "Human" & "Heaven" are a bit corny but fun, and "Just Another Fine Day (In This Universe of Love) is pretty great. "Bundle of Joy" is also super fun and Prince/Talking Heads kind of groove, glad to see Lenny having fun and doing his thing again. | |
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When seeing the tracklist, I didn't make the connection that "Bundle of Joy" might be a Tony LeMans cover. Tony has the sole writing credit for the song on his album in 1989 so I'm guessing Lenny added new lyrcis. | |
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Great cover photo. "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
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I had to stop without hearing the last 3 tracks, but I'm circling back later tonight. If you have a problem with me, text me. If you don't have my number, you don't know me well enough to have a problem with me. | |
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Loving this record a lot already gave it a few listens yesterday. | |
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Love this album. Lots of Prince vibes. Bundle of Joy sounds like something from the parade era. | |
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My vinyl copy arrives today. "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
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Thanks for the heads up Triv! [Edited 5/28/24 9:33am] | |
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Anybody catch the Star Wars reference? Not dead, not in prison, still funkin'... | |
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The title of the song refers to the science fiction franchise Star Wars, in which TK421 is the identification number of a stormtrooper who received the task of guarding the Millennium Falcon imprisoned in the Death Star. If you have a problem with me, text me. If you don't have my number, you don't know me well enough to have a problem with me. | |
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I think the TK421 reference is more to do with Boogie Nights. I saw an interview with Lenny where he mentions the scene in Boogie Nights where the guy is trying to sell a stereo or whatever and he refers to it as the TK421. Now, Boogie Nights was referencing Star Wars but it seems like Lenny Kravitz was mainly referencing Boogie Nights and ended up just referencing Star Wars by accident. | |
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Not dead, not in prison, still funkin'... | |
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Very strong album on many levels. | |
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"Whatever skin we're in
we all need 2 b friends" | |
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Original title, hehe.
First song has verse like Makes Me Wanna Holler.
Blue Light, get it. wink. I was in the library when his nude video was on lol. Something for the ladies and gay men to look at lol I'll tell U what the Eye in the Pimp stand 4! | |
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Honey the jam very Rahsaan like. I'll tell U what the Eye in the Pimp stand 4! | |
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BLUE ELECTRIC LIGHT closing the record, its his Purple Rain, guitar solo and all. One of Lennys best records yet. | |
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I'm on the second listen to this album now--maybe needed a trying day but I'm really loving this LP today. I hear so many influences, including Prince, and it is such an upbeat album--how can you not like it? Especially these days! "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
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Gotta add that I actually love the simplicity of it. Well, too many cowbells and synths on Human.
[Edited 6/3/24 16:57pm] "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
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"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
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Spirit in My Heart has such a Stevie Wonder vibe. Love it. Blue Electric Light--still considering the influence.Some Prince, some Hendrix but others, too. "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
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'Human' is very 'Walk Right Now' by the Jacksons. | |
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Upon multiple listens, it's better than his last few and the Prince influence is heavy to me on this. | |
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The best Prince album in the past 20 years. The man of science has learned to believe in justification, not by faith, but by verification - Thomas Henry Huxley | |
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"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
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A couple of years ago when I first got into Prince and I was listening to his entire discography, some of you guys advised that I branch out and listen to the associated artists like The Time, Sheila E, etc. One of my favourite albums from the associated artists was the Tony LeMans album. And one of my favourite songs from that album was Bundle Of Joy. So I was particularly pleased to see a cover of that song on the new Lenny Kravitz album. And I think I actually prefer the Lenny version. | |
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Lstening to this album again and I have to say I really love it. The positivity is just what I need right now. You go. Lenny--hitting the big 60 with style and grace. I'm ahead of ya but appreciate your style. [Edited 6/15/24 13:17pm] "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
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With its captivating melody and 1v1 lol profound lyrics, the song delivers powerful and authentic emotions, showcasing Kravitz's signature blend of rock, funk and soul. | |
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