Let Love Rule

I didn't truly "forget" Lenny Kravitz from his heyday, but I have neglected to listen too much to his music in general. Not for lack of interest or care, but out of the abundant choices and distractions of so much music being out there. But revisiting this album made me really happy. He is really fun and easy to listen to. No "it gets boring" here! I might dare say that Lenny Kravitz kind of "kicks ass" in a way. If you want something fun for a party playlist, it will not hurt to add this to the mix.

Can one man be both Stevie Wonder and The Beatles at the same time? No. No they can’t.

poundshop prince is overpriced

Quite tolerable. Good vibes for a Saturday afternoon.

This was painful. The majority of the songs felt boring and uninteresting. It felt like eating a burger with only meat and bread, and in some little occasions, the meat has a bit of flavor. The production is decent, so at least the meat is well done, and not raw nor rotten, but I would prefer eat something more fulfilling. And now I'm hungry... for both better music and food.

Was a little surprised by how painfully corny this was. The lyrics on this album are just terrible. I’ve never heard much beyond Kravitz’s hits, but I was under the assumption he was a lot “cooler” than this. I feel like this album has no business being on the list, so it’s getting a rare 1 star from me.

Bored me to tears

One good classic and the rest is ok. Dude with a nose ring in 1989 was pretty far out…

Stream of consciousness review. First track - Stevie Wonder's keyboard. Erm. Freedom Train. Freedom Train. Track 4 is Prince from Wish. Noone says that now, Prince from Temu. The wars of viral marketing between the cheapo websites for control of that meme phrase are violent and ongoing. The lyrics "Little fishies in the sea say hooray" No comment necessary there. Some real sub-Beatles/Peter Gabriel/Tears For Fears snoozefest songs follow. Does Anybody Out There Even Care or know any of these songs? Lenny has 3 genuinely good songs, and they're on three different albums. None of which are this one. No more notes necessary. So unremarkable. Why have I listened to this?

His voice kinda reminds me of Elvis Costello in places? It's all pretty well done funk-rock; I wouldn't turn it off if it came on the radio, but I probably wouldn't proactively decide to listen to him in the future, either.

Surprisingly interesting. Somewhere between Prince and Mooney Suzuki, or Elliot Smith even.

Didn't enjoy this album very much at all. I think it was mainly his voice. Naggy kinda voice.

Se deja escuchar, estaba aún muy verde y no había explotado. Me guardo "Mr. cab driver". Por lo que veo no hay más discos de Lenny Kravitz en esta lista y creo que su si Mama Said hubiese sido mejor elección.

I expected this to be better based on his hits. 2.4.

I wonder what Lenny Kravitz's impact would be if he wasn't so good looking. This album was unoriginal and felt like he was trying too hard. Personal enjoyment: 2/5. Relevance to this list: 2/5

Like a more annoying cher.

Pretty good music. Love the funk, and it sounds different.

“I’m a motherfuckindragonfly”, Dick n balls bursts from skin tight leather pants. 6/10

couldn't finish it

1 - Just a bad Prince impression. 2 - Bad Beatles impression. 3 - wat? I’m on a bitter train? A bottle train? 4 - Bad James Brown. 5 - A second helping of Beatles but way too long, and too much Lenny trademark screeching™. 6 - Metal Stevie Wonder! (shoutout Burning Spear). 7 - Ballad of unknown provenance. 8 - NOW WE’RE TALKING! Mr. Cabdriver some throwback rockabilly spice with a little “fuck you” for the punk credibility! Extra star, best Lenny Kravitz song. Every song should be this one. 9 - aaaaaand we ruin it with the acoustic… oh no! A harmonica! What the hell. Sad child song. What is this? Bon Jovi? 10 - Prince full circle. Alright. Generally "listenable." Definitely doesn't need a whole album, and for those whose taste aligns with Lenny, you'll enjoy this a lot, so much trademark vocal sound. Interspersed with the contrived are some good moments, sometimes his little soulfunk/rock mashups work. It's a decent effort, Let Love Rule is nice, Mr. Cabdriver is great - really the only song on here that seems heartfelt at all. Good to be born at the right time in the right place I suppose.

Didn't know what to expect with this but man, I really liked this album. The whole thing had a good energy and really kept me interested.

Pretty middle of the road soul album. You can hear his great vocals. It's a decent not great album.

“Are you gonna go my way?” “No mate, sorry” 1/5 13/4/25

It was a shock to me that I didn't enjoy this album more than 2! I like Lenny's guitar but a lot of the songs are too long and even some of the shorter songs like Freedom Train are too repetitive for me (for a rock song). A lot of the melodies are recycled - I liked Fear but didn't like how much it sounded like War Pigs. I also kind of liked the writing in Fear and was curious as to why so much of the other writing felt sophomoric and naive - that one was written by Lisa Bonet! The super Christian stuff near the end like Rosemary was so grating to listen to and felt like a high school creative writing workshop where people with little lived experience are trying to write about extreme circumstance and the sanctimonious Christ stuff on top just really left a bad taste in my mouth. Some good riffs though! I understand why this album created hype.

Great Groove!

You're running the risk of being labelled an asshole if you don't like this preachy album. Guess I'm an asshole. The Gospel, funk and poprock mix is not to my liking. He has a good heart and blabla but yeah a 2.

Really enjoyed this!!

Decent.

Was expecting some polished pop/funk/rock ala "you going to go my way" - was not expecting such a pedestrian rock album with repetitively dull and banal lyrics. I don't hate it or have anything against Lenny so I guess that makes it a 2.

Let Love Rule I didn’t really like this. I wasn’t necessarily expecting to dig it but it was way less enjoyable than I thought it might be. I don’t really get the appeal of Kravitz (although he is clearly quite a sexy man in a yoga instructor way), his music just feels pretty anodyne. I did like Are You Gonna Go My Way when I was 13 and it was on NOW 24, but that was before I’d really heard any actually good music. I generally don’t have a problem with derivative music, but this is derivative in a particularly uninspiring way. He takes from the artists he likes (Prince, Hendrix, Beatles/Sgt Pepper) and just produces wafer thin facsimiles, never capturing whatever it is that actually makes those artists great and filtering it through his own style and coming up with his own take, it just comes out as boring soundalikes. What starts off as tribute becomes a pastiche so weightless and ephemeral that it is weirdly oppressive by about halfway through, especially combined with the ropey hippy dippy platitudes of the lyrics. It’s not wretched like some of the stuff we’ve had but it is right on the cusp of 1 and 2. I’ll go 2 as I guess it’s heart is in the right place even if it’s pretty moribund. I quite like Mr Cab Driver though. 🚕🚕 Mr Cab Driver

He has a decent voice but at times just inexplicably wails like he's trodden on a piece of Lego. 'Does Anybody Out Of her Even Care' starts as a 'Perfect Day' take (only Lou Reed gets away with that delivery), and is then punctuated by screams worthy of the pre-natal ward. Beatleseaque again, but reasonably unlistenable. Talking of Lou Reed 'Mr Cab Driver' is pure Velvet Underground and a very decent effort at that. The character portraits don't have the authenticity of Lou Reed, and the melodies don't have the staying power of Abbey Road. The vocal schizophrenia is sometimes jarring. But this is still a class above the corporate rock of Fly Away. The album is really carried by its singles, Let Love Rule, I Build This Garden and Mr Cab Driver and little else.

It as interesting as his later albums, but you can hear the seeds of what will become prime Lenny Kravitz. Definitely not one of the best albums of the 1980s. Doesn’t belong on the list.

Heartfelt and vibey. The influences are obvious, but they make it stronger, not weaker. Some corny lyrics, but Lenny’s effortlessly cool and the groove never quits.

Jonkin verran passelia musisointia, mutta ei paljoa sellaista, mitä halajaisi sen suuremmin aktiivisesti kuunnella.

Meh, Lenny's done better.

Nah

Not a fan Rating: 1.5

This is a very pretentious album. After the awesome title track, everything else was overproduced, neohippie bullshit.

Forgotten how wonderful this is

mediocre, background music

Okay but without revelation

Het blijft grappig om te bedenken dat Lenny Kravitz dezelfde voornaam heeft als Lenny Kuhr (De troubadour, Visite...). Maar goed, Kravitz, de man die in de jaren negentig aan de muur hing van menig kamertje van iets te dikke en schorre blonde studentes. In muzikaal opzicht zeker niet onterecht, deze gelikte plaat draait prima weg. Een soort combi van rock en soul, gitaren en orgeltjes, en een overwegend positieve boodschap.

In een rumoerige ruimte spreken we over muziek en over Lenny. Op het moment dat onze gesprekspartner over de herrie heen "You Got To Let Love Rule" brult, valt die herrie net weg. En iedereen kijkt met een twijfelende blik naar ons. Want de muziek van Lenny is een beetje Gay lijkt het algemene oordeel te zijn. Dat is onterecht. Zijn zang is krachtig en zijn muziek is het vaak wel waard om wat beter naar te luisteren, zelf de muziek achter die hit. Zijn album is gevarieerd (van rust naar Jamiroquai naar volle rock) En toch: na het album blijf ook ik wat van dat slijmerige gevoel overhouden. Misschien associeer ik nu te vrij. Maar ik hoor mede door wat valse lucht soms een beetje de Vieze Man. Het is een beetje een afknapper, maar ook de handtekening cq. de afwijking die een artiest nodig heeft.

Lenny zal niet snel in de lijst der iconische albums staan en ik zal dit er ook niet in plaatsen. Maar er is helemaal niks mis met het album, dat rock en soul mixt. De ene keer is het een ballad, wat zeer gebruikelijk was eind jaren 80 en begin jaren 90, verder rockt het over het algemeen best prima. Paar hitjes erbij zoals Mr Cab Driver en Let Love Rule. En je komt vrij simpel op een goede 4 uit.

Didn't really like this.

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I didn’t know there was a Lenny Kravitz album from before he was LENNY KRAVITZ It’s alright but quite forgettable

It's clear Kravitz refined his sound over the years.

I thought Prince was crap, but this, fucking hell It's a shame tbh some of the guitar work behind it was decent

I was pretty underwhelmed with this one - mostly made of forgettable tracks with eye-rolling lyrical clichés about love/peace etc. Easy going dad rock that hasn't aged too well. 2/5

There is something weird about Lenny Kravitz. On one hand, I think his catalog is full of great songs, many bangers indeed. He is a very talented musician, good singer, and mostly- a force for good in the world. On the other hand, I never find myself wanting to listen to him willingly. I mean, I would listen to a song now and then on the radio, and absolutely enjoy, but stream it. This album, I think, isn't different. But maybe I should change my ways, because putting this one this morning- made my morning better. Highlights- 2, 5, 7, 9,10, 12 It's a 3.5

Pretty average …. Needs more oomph

This was quite pleasant and different than some of his most recent stuff.

Lenny Kravitz gotta be one of the biggest examples of “pretty privilege” of all time. This man has been allowed to make the most boring, milquetoast “classic” rock, mostly because he’s stunningly beautiful. I can’t really blame the record executives! They probably saw him, fell in love, and never even heard what he was playing! But I gotta tell ya, when you can’t look at him, the music is bad! The worst “socially conscious” lyrics I’ve heard in some time, just stupidly on the nose, and also, he can’t sing? He’s straining to hit all the notes!!! He wrote these songs!!! Lower the damn key! Rough going, this thing is also an hour long!

I have some money here for you, so reach into me and grab it And I've never understood why anybody likes Lenny Kravitz I see no reason for this to continue I don't have anything else to put in you Now go back home girl, and do whatever it is that you do - from the song "Lenny Kravitz" by Electric Six

Thats the thing i like about working through music lists. Im familiar with his music and hits. Even listen to usic hes been dropping in real time but there are so many artist out there that I dont deep dive every artist, so it was nice to listen to his first or early albums which shows the sound progress of him. (3.0/5.0)

Title track appeals. "Mr. Cab Driver" also (and it's familiar). The rest wasn't very interesting.

Hot derivative garbage. Nothing worse than a nepo baby singing about the plight of the marginalized.

Twas okay. Went on a bit.

Aggressively boring Psychedelic Rock.

DNF, could not get through this. His voice is atrocious in this. Best Song: N/A Rating: 1/10 Stars: 1

He was doing pretty well until “does anybody out there even care”. The beginning of that song is bad. He’s compelling and seems ahead of his peers in sound. Sounds much more 90s than late 80s. Something about his vocals always missed the mark for me and the lyrics represented here are a little on the nose. Not too bad at its best.

Generic funk soul twoddle. There’s playing with your whole heart like the marvellous set of influences that he isn’t shy about plagiarising and then there’s cold and technical. I honestly felt the square root of F-all listening to this bloater.

Half star for sax solo on Let Love Rule. I’ve never been a fan of Kravitz. Coming in, I’ve always thought his brand of rock was very bland and although I’m trying to approach all albums with an open mind, this album has not changed that opinion.

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Its like a sonic mashup of Prince and Elvis Costello. Mr. Cab Driver sounds like a demo tape from some punk kid in his garage. Wow this is really not good. Rosemary is a big pick back up, and then it goes into a bunch of god shit. ugh this was very not good, and I'm tempted to dock a star for the diet prince approach, though its not his fault for being multi-instrumental.

1. zitting - 0 2. rule - 1 3. train - 1 4. preciouz - 1 5. garden - 0 6. fear - 1 7. care - 1.5 8. cab - 1 9. roze - 1 10. be - 1.5 11. bluez - 0 12. empty - 0 13. child - 0

Excellent!

Lenny definitely has some good tunes but don’t think this entire album is that great.

Bought this when it was first released. Great title track, not a poor song in the album.

Lenny Kravitz was making music in 1989? Did you know? Because I sure didn't. I had heard Let Love Rule and Mr Cab Driver before, but I def didn't realize it came out before Are You Gonna Go My Way. I had discounted listening to much of Lenny's work since I had assumed it was all mostly like AYGGMW, but this album shows he has a broader sound. So maybe I'll check out some of his other stuff. Maybe. My Previous Love might be my fave song on the album, of course due to its ample use of horns and organ.

it was fine 3/5

I think my expectations were a little high here; I only know his most famous songs and his rock/style god status and so was expecting to be blown away. However, what I got was a very nice album with clear Prince and Lennon influences...that if my expectations weren't so high, I would be waxing lyrical about. My bad, but only 4 stars from me today.

Pretty good album! Not my fav, but a good vibe.

Lenny has some great songs. but not many on this album.

I mean... it's fine

Kedvenc/Favourite: Flower Child Minden számban volt valami új, nagyon élveztem az egész albumot is. Jó értelemben volt zajos néha, tetszett benne hogy ennyi féle hangszert, hatást lehetett kihallani. Szeretném még jó párszor odafigyeléssel végighallgatni, hogy minden nüanszot észrevegyek benne. Every song had something new, I really enjoyed the whole album as well. It was noisy in a good way at times, I liked the fact that you could hear so many different instruments and influences. I'd like to listen to it carefully a few more times, to truly get all the nuances.

It’s alright just didn’t really catch me

aight 👍

Painfully mediocre…

Sounds like all Lenny Kravitz albums. It's fine.

I may have cried when he died in The Hunger Games but I was not crying when this album ended that's for sure

I'm set to slag on this alpha-expressing rock-mojo-exuding style-substance-boilovering low-cut-neckline-chest-hair-bursting tight-jeans-crotch-bulging wholesome-image actor-musician-identity-obfuscating Hunger-Games-style-savant probably-an-alright-guy multi-busy-talented individual. Not sure if he's thoroughly contrived, or if he genuinely means love really ought to rule.

If Prince recorded a series of unreleased Sgt Peppers-era Beatles numbers… I was wondering if Kravitz was going to get an album on this list. It seems that he would grow as a lyricist during his career, as many of these songs’ words feel a bit cringey. Still nice.

Trite sentiments yelped to hi-fi busker blues, this is how a genre sounds when abandoned to interlopers in awe of its gestures but not its intent. Maybe I’m cruel: good faith, craft and time have been poured into this set. “Mr Cab Driver” is a fine and bitterly funny song that makes me wish he wrote more about life beyond the soft rock tropes. This is the softest of rock for those who find the Stones or Hendrix or any of the other obvious ones just too intense, catchy and distracting.

I remember this guy being forced down the record-buying public's throat back in the late '80s, and was very confused as to why anyone wanted a 3rd-rate Prince/Hendrix/Stevie wedding singer/elementary school lyricist. Music for people who hate music. I've done greater crowd-pleasing farts than "Freedom Train" or "Fear". "Be" and the subsequent tracks are almost crimes against humanity. Obviously a dumb rich kid who just needed a hard slap at the appropriate moment; unfortunately we're stuck with the consequences of bad parenting. I hesitate to give this a 1* as it distinguishes it from just another boring effort, but this is *passively terrible* (compared to e.g. Radiohead which are more interesting through being actively awful) and I wish it never existed. Fuck off Lenny

Kravitz has talent without a doubt. He plays most of the instruments and has a powerful voice. It's a hybrid of rock and soul and blues I should love. But there's always something about his music that left me cold. It's the same here. Good but not good enough

lenny, you ever consider that cab driver had heard your music before?

Not as bad as I feared, but also not particularly interesting.

Innovative and fresh

weer een zeer sterk debuut album in deze lijst... jammer genoeg heeft hij dit nooit meer kunnen evenaren... dit is zijn enige album met consistent goeie nummers

Yes. Everyone must witness the beginnings of this mediocre musician before they die.

Favorite Track: Sitting On Top Of The World

OK

Dam got pregenant

Rockea el tipo

el es bello, su voz es sexy, toca bien la guitarra, quiero ser el.

Yeah this is just a lame album

We didn't mind this, kind of liked it.

I thought I would like this a bit, but… it’s aggressively boring. It’s as if someone made a paint-by-numbers Thomas Kinkade piece.

-yeah i liked this album! -my fav song was probs let love rule

Not his best

Great Kravitz

Not too bad

Sexy

Poseur

Good vibes and cool to hear the different range of songs he has. I would listen again

Mr cabie and flower child best tracks... Kinda boring but great vocal talent

mmm no

Rock with a little bit of soul - Raw vocals, can be off-putting at times - Strong instrumentals such as saxophone and drums

Liked this alot when it came out...don't listen to it much anymore

A fine album. A lot of the songs feel like they are a few BPM too slow though. This one definitely feels like filler. There are plenty of other albums that deserve this spot over this album. Mid 3.

Fine, not amazing

Yeah. I'm gonna go ahead and skip this one. UPDATE: I went back and listened to it. So, so boring.

Considering this was Lenny Kravitz, I was expecting more. The first 2 songs were good, but everything afterwards was boring or just sounded off. I'm pretty surprised I landed at a 2 with this one.

Better than I thought it would be

Nice vibe but did not like his voice

Was unfamiliar with Lenny's work outside of 1 or 2 hits, but the versatility and energy is soooo impressive. Part of it sounds like Prince. Some parts very grunge-y. The guitar parts are so cool and it flows effortlessly. Really enjoyed it. Actual is a 3.5 Liked Songs: "Sitting On Top Of The World" , "Let Love Rule" , "I Build This Garden For Us" , "Fear" , "Does Anybody Out There Even Care" , "Rosemary" , "Flower Child"

liked songs: Sitting On Top Of The World, Fear, Be This was pretty good! I'm impressed that Lenny Kravitz played like 95% of the instruments on this album himself. It's very strong for a debut. 3.5

I'm not sure but I think Lenny might build this garden for us? Jesus, I lost the plot by that track, which is a shame cause musically it's pretty good and I like his vocals, but it felt a bit indulgent at times

There is a growing sentiment that with each album, Lenny Kravitz produces two distinct collections: one for himself and one for his ego. "Let Love Rule" and "Mama Said" were crafted for Lenny, while his later work seems to cater to his inflated sense of self. The emphasis in his music has shifted from authentic feelings to outward displays of bravado. At the outset of his career, Lenny Kravitz created retro music that contrasted with the spirit of his times. His primary inspirations included Sly & The Family Stone, Prince, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and John Lennon. Though he occasionally received support, the majority of his records showcased Kravitz’s performances on various instruments. The charm of albums like "Let Love Rule" and "Mama Said" lies in his undeniable love for the music, which is palpable in the recordings. His guitar riffs particularly demonstrate his musical strength. Can we classify Kravitz as a master musician? Absolutely not. His instrumental work and songwriting can often be traced back to those who inspired him—artists who executed those ideas more effectively. However, Lenny excels at blending various musical styles, creating a unique and appealing sound infused with his own touch. Personally, I think most of the songs on "Let Love Rule" are quite good, while about half of "Mama Said" resonates with me. I believe these are respectable figures. Lenny's decline seemed to begin with the album "Are You Gonna Go My Way". In this work, Kravitz increasingly revealed less of his identity, leading to albums that felt more superficial and uninspired. Following *Are You Gonna Go My Way*, it appeared that Kravitz prioritized convenience and profit over artistic integrity. Although he achieved commercial success and financial gain, he seemed to rest on his laurels, which caused his albums to lose their excitement. This shift also led to a focus on themes of faith and good intentions, often feeling self-indulgent. It became evident that his records were less about genuine expression and more about showcasing his perceived greatness, resulting in a decline in the quality of his music. This is why *Let Love Rule* remains his best album; it was created during a time when he still sought to prove himself.

Liked it and parts of it reminded me of Prince.

Corny

psychedelic rock revival album

Awful

I did not know that he got his start making Christian music. This is really awful stuff.

норм

It's fine

Psychedelic Rock / Soul. I liked it.

The music is ok, but the lyrics are too soft for me. I get why it's on the list.

Goeie artiest. 4,3

One of the more amateurish-sounding records I’ve encountered on the list so far (from lyrics, singing, production) and I’m 240+ albums deep into it.

This one was very enjoyable. While I enjoyed Kravitz’s work prior to listening to this album, I had not really taken a deeper dive into his discography so it was pretty interesting to listen to his debut. There are some really funky basslines strewn throughout it that liven the mood even when Kravitz sings about serious topics.

I listened to a podcast a while ago that compared Lenny Kravitz to Bruno Mars in that it’s hard to distinguish an actual sound that defines either artist. I agree for the former, but not for the latter. Funk-inspired rock, not an imitation. Kravtiz’s songwriting strength is definitely in the music, not the lyrics. Still, the music is so good, I find myself not really caring too much what the lyrics are about. Let love rule? Sure! Why the hell not!

Don't be fooled by the 3 rating, I rather liked it. Some of the tracks had a tendency to meander a bit; 57 minutes running time could easily have come down to 40-45

J’ai vraiment aimé, Lenny fait du bon manger, je réécoute définitivement

Este debut fue de lo mejor del 89. Y luego vendría el sensacional Mama Said, su mejor disco, más una serie de 4 discos estupendos. Luego era difícil mantener el nivel, aunque siempre ha publicado discos con muy buenas canciones. Los ingredientes son los habituales en Lenny: Prince, Hendrix, Stevie Wonder y un poco de Led Zeppellin. Todo se lo guisa él mismo, y lo hace fenomenal. Además marcaba estilo, junto a Lisa Bonet (o Vanessa Paradis o Madonna...) ya fuera como cantante, compositor, modelo, actor o fotógrafo. Lo que podría y debería haber sido otro neoyorquino como Terence Trent D´Arby (que ese 89 publicó un estupendo e incomprendido segundo álbum), lo generó Lenny. Al margen de Mr. Cab driver o Let love rule, puntales del disco, merecen mucho la pena temazos como I Build This Garden For Us (segundo sencillo) o My precious love y sobre todo Empty Hands. Esto a finales de los 80 , con The Pasadenas o Roachford (que tenían su gracia) incluso Milli Vanilli, fue agua en el desierto. Neither black, nor white...

I Built This Garden For Us - Wow this shit is hard to listen to. Rosemary - and here we go with jerking off to Jesus. This really sucks, what's the hype about?

Super talented guy

He's trying something a bit unique here (a throwback funk-rock-R&B/soul hybrid); unfortunately, it doesn't always work. Highlights: "Sitting on Top of the World" (a little ramshackle musically and rough vocally in some spots, but it has a charm to it), "My Precious Love" (soulful ballad that is oversung at times...reminds me of Terrence Trent D'arby), "Mr. Cab Driver" (giving me Velvet Underground vibes at times with deadpan vocals and fuzzed out guitar)

Pretty good ... he's got a very definite sound which isn't my favorite, but is definitely talent, and this earlier incarnation I like better than the later stuff.

A very pleasant surprise! I physically shuddered when I saw this come up, but I rather enjoyed it! It’s nothing breathtaking or groundbreaking, but I wouldn’t put it off it came on again so that’s faint praise I suppose!

Was expecting a bit more here - felt a bit one-dimensional. 3.5*

kind of all over the place, not sure how i feel

Very strong start got a bit weaker on the second side for me but still good

It is an album that would improve with more listening but my first impression is 3 stars or C+.

I had no idea Lenny Kravitz began in the 80s. I remember his hits coming to prominence late elementary school with Fly Away and Are You Gonna Go My Way. Let Love Rule is a solid song. Freedom Train features a hella distorted guitar intro that sounds distinctly like Kravitz later hits. Fear sounds like it could pass for an RHCP song. I'm aligned with Kev here... started out really strong, but as this went on I started to care less and less. Never bad, but soft 3 for me.

3 stars. Ok album. Liked the beginning more than the end.

Lenny Kravitz is one of those names I have always been familiar with, but have never listened to. Psychedelic and bluesy for sure. Lands somewhere in the 3.5 range for me, but we're gonna keep this heater train rolling with another 4.

Not sure if it is just me or Spotify, but the vocals and instruments do not sound like they are the same quality through most of this album. The vocals sound way more forward than the instruments. But that aside, I kind of expected more from this album from the Lenny Kravitz I have heard before. It wasn't a bad album just kind of disappointing. Going to be a lowish 3

Really liking the first few songs. My Precious Love sounds like he was listening to too much Prince at the time. Kinda dragged on as it went but I do like the overall sound of it all. Just fell flat. Production on last song was not great.

It’s good. Not great, but nothing stands out really.

Excellent debut album. Wide ranging songs. Missing the banger you’d get from later albums, but more of the classic hippy rock that made me love him from the start.

I’m not sure why, exactly, but I just didn’t enjoy this at all. It was boring and the vocals had kind of a whiny quality. It mostly just irritated me. Almost a 1, even.

lenny kravitz's music is typical stoner music. it's great as is but it's even better when you're high. of course i don't wanna resort to stereotypes, as this guy's psychedelic tracks are a step above a lot of other artists. lush, smooth, and mildly smarmy, this album is FULL of the slow and soulful sound that one expects of the genre, but kravitz does it in a way that really speaks to... well... the soul. the mind, the body... it's music that impacts you, especially the more you listen to it. it's clever and very funky soul.

merry kravitzmas i guess

mid

3 songs in- underwhelming and a bit dull. When does it get started?

As Ben said, better to listen to actual Prince instead. I Got bored halfway through and put it off

Absolutely fine. Not bad at all. Throw it on the 3/5 pile

i mean it’s fine

Really nice album which is consistent in both tone and quality without becoming repetitive. Kravitz's singing was very passionate and impressive. Favorites: I Build This Garden For Us, Let Love Rule, Freedom Train

It was a good album overall, some of the song got repetitive with him just saying the songs name repeated over and over but it was always still a groove.

Lenny!

Never heard any Lenny outside of Fly Away and American Women (shoutout to What Makes This Song Stink on Youtube for the Kravitz bowl), and I'm pleased to say I liked his debut a ton. Let Love Rule is an awesome song with two greatsax parts and a ton of 60s influence, while sounding notably more modern than it. It's probably the best tune here. But I also liked I Built This Garden For Us a lot, too. Surprised at how much religious stuff there was in here, though.

Lenny Kravitz has the voice of an angel. Except it's a fallen angel. And it's actually Satan. And he sucks as singing. Lenny Kravitz strikes me (and probably his dog) as the kind of guy who sings about love all the time, but also viciously beats his dog or hookers. Album sucks lol bad voice annoying lyrics 1/5

Not a huge fan of Lenny

Not really into it. Lenny sounds like if you mixed Prince and Paul McCartney. His instrumentals aren't all that interesting either.

2/5

Better than what i was expecting. The best songs on here are Sitting On Top Of The World and Let Love Rule. The worst was Does Anybody Out There Even Care.

Something about Lenny Kravitz has always had me enjoy a number of his singles a lot and find others completely meh. As a result I’ve only ever really been a greatest hits listener and not an album listener. This might be one of the first times I’ve listened to a whole record of his. After listening I would say that same sense continues. Liked a bunch of it. Found a bunch just kind of there for me. I think I’ll give an another album or two a listen to round out my Lenny experience.

This shit's so dopey.

3.5/5 stars

Impressive that he played most of the instruments, but all in all a pretty boring album.

L'esprit des années 1970 dans un emballage pré-1990. Je suis sensible aux revendications sociales, mais le propos religieux m'a fait déchanter (je trouve que ça ressemble beaucoup à «reste dans tes problèmes et endure en ayant la foi»).

3.1 1x

I find it quite enjoyable, altough the hollow feeling peace and love lyrics are a bit silly.

This guy can rock. Solid tunes

Very simplistic, lots of songs about love. There are a few that do stand-out, but for an album it's just 'alright'.

The sound on the hits was good but the other stuff was a letdown. Trite messages and childish concepts on how to achieve peace through embracing Jesus are the bulk of the second half. I feel Lenny has nothing to say. And the music he makes, while suitable for radio is ultimately just passing.

a bit ploddy nice piano in My Precious Love sounds a bit like Lou Reed on Mr Cab Driver

The Good: Mr. Lenny Kravitz! The Bad: debut albums are rarely awesome The Ugly: Finding out that the freshman attempt at music is like being the recipient of a girl’s first blowjob attempt; kind a nice, but nothing special… I remember listening to Let Love Rule, the song, for the first time, and being blown away by the sax solo… and to this day, it remains one of my favorite solos on a rock song. Yet, everytime I listen to the song, I wonder what the point was to have a 1 minute lead-out that totally changes the vibe of the song, and actually makes you hit the “next song” button. Maybe once, by accident, did I listen to the entire album back in the ‘90s, we had cassette players in our cars, so finding the next song was a bit of a pain, hence listening to an entire album was normal. I don’t recall the album leaving me speechless… today wasn’t different. You can hear how the Beatles influenced LK on this album, and that is a good thing. However, the Beatles knew how to time a tune and drag you in and not let you go… that’s why they are the Beatles, and Lenny is Lenny. 3* for effort ***

Lenny a pretty average artist by just about every measure. His third album "Are you gonna go.my way" hold nostalgic value for me but this outing doesn't hold up

positively surprised by this album.

Track 1 is boring. Track 2, is what we all came for but, after collecting dust for 30+ years, it's boring too. A little Hey Jude vibe that goes absolutely fucking nowhere. Speaking of going nowhere, track 3 careens straight into a dead end and the driver just walks away pretending like repeating the song's title over and over again is something. Track 4 is a half-baked soul slow jam with stupid fucking lyrics that are just a half-step above gibberish, but hey, there are horns! This song should have been done at the 3 minute mark. Track 5 is a half-assed fusion between funk and late-era Beatles with more idiotic rhyming ("we'll make love in the shade / and in the ocean we will bathe"). Speaking of idiotic lyrics, "teached" is not a word and, no you cannot take poetic license for using it to fit the meter and rhyme. Fuck you Lenny, you haven't earned that right. Track 6 starts out a little funky but is just all over the place with its message, (fear is.... Bad?) pick a more focused topic for chrissakes. Track 7 is called "Does Anybody Out There Even Care?" I'm going to employ Betteridge's law of headlines here and say "no." Track 8 - Lenny couldn't catch a cab once because he's black so he wrote a song about it. 5 stars. Track 9 - again with the middle school first draft lyrics. Jesus is this record almost over yet? Track 10 contains the lyric "Am I rapist who needs release?" which he sings in a weird overdriven way which just draws attention to the horribleness of the question. Did I accidentally listen to the CD bonus tracks? Yes I did and I am fucking furious about it.

hollow

It pains me to say this, but I must. Dull. (But, like Blur, nice that the record label kept the faith.)

Hmm it’s alright but not overly special

Insipid, just like each and every one album by Lenny Kravitz, a talented musician and performer but a rather bland composer, except for a fistful of hits. Worse, this debut doesn't even have the bangers of *Mama Said*, or "Are You Gonna Go My Way" and its infectious hits. Deep cuts are not just deep cuts with this rich Beverly Hills kid who just profited from happy circumstances. They're abyssal. 1/5 for the purposes of this list of essential albums, rounded up to 4. 6/10 for more general purposes (5 + 1) Number of albums left to review: around a hundred, as I've went over the 1000 line and this generator is including albums from all editions of the book Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 433 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 257 Albums from the list I won't include in mine: 318 (including this one)

Ok it sounded

Fav: I Build This Garden For Us Least Fav: Freedom Train

5.5/10

2/5

nice mix of rock, funk, and psychedelia. am overall theme of spirituality seems to tie it all together. good album.

I do t particularly care for Lenny but this was ok. Got annoying at times.

The Prince influence is clear but there’s also a harder rock edge that slots nicely into that grungy sound that was coming into popularity at the time. The title track is great if a bit over long and some of the other rockier or groovier tracks work really well, but there are a lot of go-nowhere adult contemporary ballads that just make me zone out

Not very impressed with this one, some of the vocal inflections a tad grating. Assuming this is another album that set the standard going forward but didn't age the most gracefully 4/10

That’s a really good album.

soulful interesting record

Wow. I don't know why but I was expecting this would be terrible. I think I was getting him mixed up with Luther Vandross. Really good mix of funk with rock, leaning heavily on the latter. Lots of homage paid to various bands, heard elements of Faith No More, Beatles, even Nine Inch Nails in there. Not sure what that last track was about, skipping that it's a great album

Ganska slätstruket. 2.5 av 5.

It’s ok …

Inane blues rock that aspires to be Mick n Keef but just end up being a bit shite. Bored.

Bringing on a flavor of 60s inspired rock and soul with a then-modern flair, Lenny Kravitz aims high on Let Love Rule and sets about never going low throughout. There is something else also brewing in the air that brings to mind a certain Paisley Park wunderkind in how Kravitz operates musically on this album. Let Love Rule is the start of what is, on paper, a very promising and intriguing career. Favorites: Sitting on Top of the World, Let Love Rule, Freedom Train, Fear, Mr. Cab Driver, Rosemary, Be, Empty Hands.

This album hit me with a double whammy. It was an hour-long ordeal of Lenny Kravitz delivering what I found to be terrible music, and just when I thought it couldn’t get worse, the last song felt like a punch in the gut on the way out.

Not really impressed. I used to like listening to Lenmny Kravitz when I was 8 years old and hadn't heard of Nirvana yet. There's a lot of quite funky and groovy elements here but the overall album sounds like pretty forgettable rock.

this was fine. Wouldn't listen to anything again, I don't think.

Some of this is pretty good, and some of this is pretty cheesy. A number of these songs also overstay their welcome for me. In my mind, the enduring legacy of Lenny Kravitz is when his leather pants exploded on stage, revealing his genitals. If I could do half stars this would be a 2.5. When in doubt, I'm rounding down, even if 2 stars feels pretty harsh.

Didnt enjoy

I like Lenny but this was awful.

Great album. Good rock.

Ok but not my thing

This is a fun album from Lenny

I'm not saying the guy is untalented, but I don't like this album and find most of the songwriting childish and wack.

There's no question that Lenny has some great songs in his armoury. Not all of them are on this.

I’m a Kravitz defender because of a Best Of CD that I listened to a lot as a kid. But man, he’s really trying to be Prince early on, and I don’t think it’s his best work. The album is fine overall, but his jams would get more anthemic with time.

kinda gay

I don't know how anyone listens to this. It is really dull. Lyrically and musically.

I never made it through, bleeding boredom. Technically it is well executed, but nothing that catches me, neither anything that provokes. It is just there, and it does not do anything beyond.

Competent radio rock. Not my cup of tea.

This is so much worse than I thought it would be. It’s got the wimpiest, flattest mixing, but the dude is doing his best Prince imitation with horrible, screeching vocals.

This was a fine rock album, nothing too special in my opinion though. 3/5

Wow! Some real haters on this but overall it's middle of the road

Not really into it today. I love me some Lenny Kravitz songs some times. There's a new one that I like a lot I heard last week.

Lenny in his early psychedelic rock phase, but not really... A little funky, a little bit in his feelings, has quite reached his Hendrix guitar shredder phase of the early 90s. So it's hippy music, mostly, 20 years too late. But my one abiding memory is a friend who'd change lyrics of songs while singing them, so we gotta let dogs drool (LET DOGS DROOL)

Enjoyable, not mind blowing

can't get over some of these lyrics I know a girl who gets off By sticking needles in her vein Oh lord what a shame

More like Lenny crapitz. It was ok

It’s ok - good, not great.

Some decent stuff here - I liked Flower Child. But a lot of it is really repetitive.

Very enjoyable listen. Channeling '60s psychadelia with some Beatles influence too.

Good stuff! Funky and fun to listen to. His voice is not my favorite but the instrumental parts are fun. This man should be in the rock and roll hall of fame for keeping this kind of music relevant into the 21st cetury. High 4.

Surprisingly pretty dang good considering I've only heard his singles and they aren't my favorite. Definitely appreciated how raw and kinda guttural the singing could be. The music is quite enjoyable but the lyrics are kinda basic. Overall a very good debut.

ich liebe diesen warmen sound mit retronoten. Let Love Rule, My Precious Love .. wunderschöne balladen mit soul- und blues-elementen.

Solide Platte.

You know, seeing Lenny Kravitz’s name pop up this morning really isn’t what I was anticipating. It has to be some kind of inside joke that this list does not have artists like Death or Neutral Milk Hotel, but does have the debut from Lenny Kravitz himself. In my mind, I don’t really see him as much of a musician though. Like even if he can play instruments, musician implies he belongs under the same umbrella as David Gilmour or Paul McCartney. Not very accurate if you ask me. He’s sort of like Jason Derulo at this point. Where his public image has extended beyond my view of him as an artist. Except I think even Jason Derulo can classify as an artist better. By either way, I found myself listening to Let Love Rule today. And thank god I was in my room by myself, because I’d be embarrassed to be caught with this on in public. Fans of Lenny may try and peddle this to you as some sort of Prince level effort. If you look into it, it is written online that Lenny produced this whole thing and played every instrument on it. The credits in other places online say otherwise, so I’m not sure how to feel. But make no mistake, even if he is playing every instrument, this is not some sort of virtuosic situation, where every instrument he picks up, he instantly masters. He might be a jack of all trades, but he’s most definitely a master of none. Because nothing he is playing at any moment really feels impressive or even remotely above average. This is entirely just soul music at its most surface level and basic. You couldn’t make a harder billboard, radio play bait album if you tried. Possibly the least appealing aspect of this whole mess is his voice. From what I’ve heard of him in the past, his voice never seemed that bad. I mentioned Prince earlier. And I don’t know if I’ve ever heard someone try to sound like Prince harder, and fail more miserably. Again, because he’s not fucking Prince. I cringed a multitude of times when he attempted to hit a certain note and it was blatantly obvious he was straining his voice. I’m not sure in what universe we should be considering this an essential listening experience. This is wholly unnecessary, and hilariously out of place next to so many fantastic records. Whatever, middle aged women love this guy, so what do I know? Rating: 3/10

Solid album

Ik weet niet precies wat het is, maar het klinkt alsof dit vooral gemaakt is voor huisvrouwen van middelbare leeftijd. Het is zo zoetsappig om sommige plekken dat het bijna niet te luisteren is. Maar dan op andere plekken is het best oke rock. Twijfel tussen 2 en 3 sterren, ik ga voor 2 vandaag.

Favorite track: Let love rule other picks: Mr.Cab driver, my precious love, rosemary

This was good. Very Lenny Kravitz, but very raw, like him before he was polished, but definitely had his voice (both literally and metaphorically). IT was funky and cool and had a good energy, and I liked it a lot, but probably wouldn't listen again. Four stars.

Classic

Couldn’t do it.. I am not a fan of Lenny.

Pleasant, does not try to hide his influences but a bit of a throwback.

This is an interesting amalgam of rock and soul. But does it escape the influences?

Je ne comprends vraiment pas l'inclusion de Lenny Kravitz dans ce palmarès, et surtout ce cet album. C'est admirable que Kravitz a en gros fait l'album par lui-même et joue tous les instruments, mais globalement c'est tellement fade, trop minimaliste, les paroles sont souvent vraiment bêtes. On dirait qu'il essaye vraiment fort de faire du cosplay de Prince et ça ne marche pas. 3/10

“Free Bird” Lenny was the best.

Feel like this is a prime example of an unessential album. Another of those 'earlier albums without any of the famous songs' list choices but I can safely say this wasn't groundbreaking or influential. Thought it was pretty tame in terms of guitar playing and riffs, would seem Lenny didn't become a radio friendly artist but was always that way. Most of the guitar tones were very weak and it just in general didn't impress.

I'm not sure I'm the demographic for this album. It is far too neutered - it feels like Lenny is straining to deliver some better material. Really dull, and uninspiring/uninspired instrumentation.

Didn't do much for me to be honest. It's fine, and pretty much what I expected but that's about all I can say. No stand out tracks really Few tracks weren't bad though, but not sure Lenny Kravitz is my thing 2.5

This album is pretty mediocre to me. Even the "hit" songs on this album are not great and forgettable. I'm glad that he kept making music because his later stuff is much better. Guess there is a reason I never heard this album before now.

6/10 Kind of strange this is in the list, a nice but competent album but really not outstanding at all. Music and Melodie’s good if a little derivative. Rock with Soul, R&B, maybe even Beatles influences. Vocals good - again soul influence & certainly inspired by Prince Lyrics attempted to cover some weighty matters and were very basic, came across as childish & trite. Best: Let Love Rule

Honestly I have heard so much about Lenny Kravitz but I don't believe I've ever actually listened to him before. Needless to say I really don't see amazingness, unfortunately. It wasn't bad of course, it was very fun and definitely good however I don't see hype. Kind of disappointed. This is me knowing little to nothing about him, and basing it solely on this album.

The title track will never not remind me of college, for better or (and?) worse. First experience with cable living on my own. Lotta MTV that year. Grades may have suffered. When I think of "Lenny Kravitz" now I think of autotuned/overproduced middle-of-the-road extreme boredom but this debut was kinda cool - I probably haven't heard it since 1989. It's raw and LK definitely gets points for playing almost all the instruments himself. Negatives pretty much revolve around some of the songs just not being fully developed - e.g. "Freedom Train" has a great groove and after half a minute I'm loving it then a minute later I'm thinking "let's get on with it already." But the cool harmonies on many of these songs (when the "Let Love Rule" single came out that's what we all took note of) are the signature hook/feature. Not a perfect album and few chills but I could do a lot worse than listening to this again. 6/10 3 stars.

Lenny Kravitz has long embodied the quintessential rockstar: charismatic, hit-making, and oozing sex appeal. For over 30 years, he's been a cultural icon with magazine-cover abs and the swagger to match. While I’ve never delved deep into his catalogue, I’ve always respected his craft and enjoyed his occasional hit. His debut album, Let Love Rule, highlights his immense talent from the start, with Kravitz playing nearly every instrument—guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards—himself. At the time, it was impressive, and it still holds up today. The raw, analogue production was a deliberate contrast to the overly polished sound dominating the late '80s. Despite his talent, the album leans too heavily on his influences, often feeling more like a tribute to past giants than an original work. Listening to Let Love Rule can often feel like playing a game of "spot the influence." Kravitz channels Jimi Hendrix one moment, then switches gears to evoke The Beatles, Prince, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, and The Rolling Stones—all in rapid succession. While he clearly has the chops to pull off these styles, his interpretations rarely rise above imitation. Instead of showcasing versatility, the genre-hopping leaves the album feeling scattered and unfocused. The title track, "Let Love Rule," is undeniably the standout—an anthem that showcases Kravitz at his best. But the rest of the album feels less inspired, jumping from soul to rock to funk without a cohesive thread to tie it all together. Given Kravitz’s later career, I shouldn’t be too surprised by this eclecticism. He would go on to have chart-topping hits spanning a wide range of genres, from the Motown-inspired “It Ain’t Over ’Til It’s Over” to the riff-heavy “Are You Gonna Go My Way” to the electro-tinged soul of "I Belong To You.” But on Let Love Rule, this eclecticism feels more like a lack of focus than versatility. The inclusion of "Let Love Rule" in 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die is baffling. It is the sonic equivalent of reheating last night’s leftovers—fine in the moment but lacking in spark and freshness to leave much of a lasting impression. Even Kravitz himself seems to recognize this; outside of the brilliant title track, most of the album is absent from his greatest hits collections and curated playlists on most streaming platforms. Let Love Rule is a promising but flawed debut. It’s a decent listen, but too derivative to leave a lasting mark. Did/Do I own this release? No Does this release belong on the list? No Would this release make my personal list? No Will I be listening to it again? The title track is a banger, but the rest is mostly forgettable

Not for me

soulsy, rocky, bluesy. pretty solid album

Very nice album.

I'm giving it the benefit of doubt by giving it 2 stars. I thought about giving it 1 star because it was so bad that I couldn't get past the 3rd track. So I'll give it an extra star purely on the basis that it might have got better from track 4 onwards.

a few classic hits

I think I like Zoë more.

Meh. Not bad, not great.

I don't know a whole lot about Lenny Kravitz's background, but this album is super fun, energetic, and soulful in many ways. It feels like a kid in a music production candy store on a bender.

For me, Lenny Kravitz is perpetually on the verge of doing something ambitious or interesting. And that is just not enough for my one life.

Didn't know Lenny's music outside of "are you gonna go my way"; this is a great listen. Kinda funky. 4* Highlights: let love rule, i build this garden for us

A few really good songs like Mr cab driver but the bad songs were pretty boring

Good singer. Some good songs. Not his best album.

Lenny Kravitz is kinda ass, sorry

Proficient

Sittin' on Top of the World 3 Let Love Rule 2.8 Freedom Train 2.4 My Precious Love 3 I Build This Garden for Us 3 Fear 3.1 Does Anybody Out There Even Care 3 Mr. Cab Driver 3 Rosemary 2.3 Be 2.4 Blues for Sister Someone 2.6 Empty Hands 2.8 Flower Child 3 Score: 2.8

Pop with a bluesy feel. Not too bad, but some of the vocalizations got on my nerves.

Legalzinho. Repetitivo

Lenny somehow can make a 70's album any time he wants to.

I Built This Garden For Us is amazing. Didn’t like the 3rd or 4th song but the rest were really good. Enjoyed it better than I expected to.

Fine

Mid

3.5 rounded up lenny kravitz is one of the coolest mfers on the planet but this didnt need to be this long. still rlly fucking good for a debut tho highlights: sitting on top of the world, i build this garden for us, empty hands, flower child (sep 25 2024)

Much better than expected

Unable to finish this

So many great songs, a treasure trove of gems. Dripping in Beatles influences.

Lenny! This was good! I thought it was going to be like the dreadful Get Away era of Kravitz from my youth, but actually it was just good pop-rock songs sung well and nicely produced. It's not going to be featuring on all time classic lists, but it creeps into my four star camp, which is more important I think.

Bloody awful.

back up sitting on top of the world- i like the bass. not much else. 3 or 4 let love rule- ... 3 or 4 freedom train- 3 my precious love- 2 i build this garden for us- 2 fear- 3 does anyone out there even care- no. 2 mr cab driver- 3 or 4 he shouldnt be allowed outside after this

I always liked the singles. The album was even better!

If you told me this came out in 1989 I would absolutely believe you. And it did. Classic turn of that decade slightly indulgent soul rock. Missing the big hits but it’s alright.

3.75

it was really quiet in my headphones for some reason.

Bit plodding, cock rock.

Solid record. Love Lenny Kravitz

First album - kinda meh. Didn't really have the established sound that I'm familiar with. I Build This Garden for Us had some nice harmonies and was probably my fav song of the bunch. His later work , especially 5, is so much stronger

Another one who was just a name to me until now—I liked this. Rounding up to 4.

80’s Kravitz is not as bad as thought it would be

Enjoyed this album but prefer his next few albums. It's not bad but nothing to blow you away he always reminded me off a Prince clone just a little bit more rockier and not as good. Let Love of & Mr Cab Driver are highlights of a decent album.

Cool

Oh hell no

Very samey. Love is good I guess tho 4/10 Would I listen again? Probably not

Good ole Lenny, good ole LP.

too long and puritanical for me to really enjoy but it did get me interested in Lenny!

I like the nods to reggae and to 60's psychadelic rock, and that he plays it all himself. 3.5/5 Notable: Does Anybody Out There Even Care?,

Prince for people who think Prince is too fun. And too talented. And too sexy. Also: Beatles.

Definitely not the biggest fan of Kravitz. His production in this debut is a bit rough, and there are definitely some improvement needed on some of the songs - but he still enters the stage early thinking he’s the next Prince. And you kinda have to admire the confidence (he isn’t, of course). What ultimately makes this a 3 is the great “I Built This Garden For Us”. A nice revisit.