It is Time for a Love Revolution

Need something to look forward to after the Giants beat the Patriots this weekend in the most fantastic Super Bowl in history? (That's right, let's get some bets on the table!) No need to worry: Lenny Kravitz to the rescue.

For long-time Kravitz fans like me (admit it! you are, too!), this "Love Revolution" is a breath of fresh air from the stale pop records we've all had to bear recently. It seems as the industry makes its steady decline toward extinction, the labels have gradually given in to their destiny and are marching toward the grave with more monotonous, repetitive and typical tunes than ever before. So in response to Kravitz's eighth studio album title, "It is Time for a Love Revolution", I say, "Yes, it is time". Let's "let love rule"...and good music, too.

The album is set to release next Tuesday, February 5 and will include 14 new tracks all of which were written, composed, arranged, performed and produced by Kravitz. Talk about a jack of all trades AND a diamond in the rough! Though it would be unfair to assume most very successful artists are cookie-cutter creations of major label's artist and development teams, it wouldn't be too far from the truth to predict that many of them are. In this era of big-business, it is rare to find a major-label artist as dedicated to the craft of following their artistic creation from start to finish as thoroughly as Kravitz. Though I could name dozens of independent and lesser-known bands that dedicate their lives to the craft, I would be hard pressed to listen to the radio and name any recent artists who do the same. So, if you were looking for a justification to admit your love of Lenny, now you've got it.

Leonard Albert Kravitz has been mixing rock, soul, funk, reggae, psychedelic, folk and ballad styles since 1989 and not only writes, produces and arranges the music, but plays guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, percussion and sings both lead and backing vocals on many of the tracks. He has been the recipient of a multitude of awards including MTV Video Music Awards, Grammy's, VH1 Awards and Rock American Music Awards. His long list of accomplishments and impressive ability to adapt to changing musical preferences in popular music make him one of the most versatile and successful artists today.

Being the softy that I am for hard-copy CD's I will be sitting here jealous on the other side of the ocean as you all will be able to buy the album in stores for much less than I can here in the land of the Euro. So take advantage of the dollar and your local CD store! And save me a copy, too ;)

Until next time, I'm "always on the run".

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