Blue Electric Light
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| A picture of Kravitz wearing sunglasses reclining on a striped lounge in a dark room | ||||
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| Released | May 24, 2024 | |||
| Length | 55:24 | |||
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| Producer | Lenny Kravitz | |||
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| Singles from Blue Electric Light | ||||
Blue Electric Light is the twelfth studio album by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz. It was released on May 24, 2024, by Roxie Records with distribution handled by BMG Rights Management. The album was preceded by the release of the lead single "TK421" on October 13, 2023.
Background
[edit | edit source]Blue Electric Light is Kravitz's first album since Raise Vibration (2018).[3] Kravitz recorded the album in his studio in the Bahamas and played most of the instruments himself with frequent collaborator Craig Ross contributing.[4]
The album was originally scheduled to be released on March 15, 2024. However, Kravitz moved the release date to May 24, 2024, due to his commitments to honoring the legacy of Bayard Rustin.[5]
Singles
[edit | edit source]The album's lead single, "TK421", was released simultaneously with the album announcement alongside its music video.[6]
"Human" was released on March 22, 2024. It premiered on The Tonight Show.[7]
Critical reception
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Paul Moody of Louder Sound called the album "A typically diverse collection pulsating with positive energy".[11] Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic mentioned "Stylistically, Kravitz may not be trying anything new, but his decision to prioritize good vibes above all else generates an unusually satisfying record from the rocker."[9] Greg Simms Jr. of WYSO commented, "It's the funkiest album I've ever heard from him. While Kravitz doesn't go full D'Angelo, he does give us a collection of songs that lean more towards modern pop and R&B than his usual fare. This LP is also a dedication to Prince (the two men were close friends). You can hear Kravitz's nods to His Royal Badness in several cuts on the album, like the ballad "Stuck in the Middle"."[18] Nina Athanasopoulos of The Daily Illini wrote, "Overall, Kravitz's latest album is a generally predictable, yet fun project. While the album is lacking self and social awareness, Kravitz continues to strut his leather pants and open shirts, and one can't help but love him for his consistency."[19]
Track listing
[edit | edit source]All lyrics are written by Lenny Kravitz, except "Bundle of Joy" and "Heaven" with lyrics by Kravitz and Tony LeMans; 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.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "It's Just Another Fine Day (In This Universe of Love)" | 6:19 |
| 2. | "TK421" | 5:27 |
| 3. | "Honey" | 3:50 |
| 4. | "Paralyzed" | 4:28 |
| 5. | "Human" | 4:27 |
| 6. | "Let It Ride" | 3:35 |
| 7. | "Stuck in the Middle" | 5:10 |
| 8. | "Bundle of Joy" | 5:06 |
| 9. | "Love Is My Religion" | 3:47 |
| 10. | "Heaven" | 4:49 |
| 11. | "Spirit in My Heart" | 4:33 |
| 12. | "Blue Electric Light" | 3:53 |
| Total length: | 55:24 | |
Personnel
[edit | edit source]Musicians
- Lenny Kravitz – lead vocals, backing vocals (all tracks); bass (tracks 1–5, 7–10), strings (1–3), Moog (1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 10–12), 11), timpani (1), drums (2–4, 8, 9), rhythm guitar (2, 3, 7–11), claps (2, 9, 10), electric guitar (3–5, 12); electric piano, Mellotron (3); bongo drums, maracas (4); synthesizer (5, 6, 8–12), drum machine (5, 7, 10–12), cowbell (5, 8); chimes, Fender Rhodes piano (5); drum programming (6), piano (7, 9); Hammond B3 organ, sitar (7); solo guitar (9), lead guitar (10); castanets, claves (11); programming (12)
- Craig Ross – rhythm guitar (tracks 1, 2, 10), electric guitar (1, 4), lead guitar (1, 8, 10), programming (1, 11), drum machine (1), solo guitar (5, 9), drums (6); 12-string guitar, acoustic guitar, tambura (11)
- Alex Alvarez – programming (tracks 1, 3–11), synthesizer (2)
- Harold Todd – saxophone (tracks 2, 3)
- Michael Sherman – saxophone (track 3)
- Trombone Shorty – trombone, trumpet (track 10)
Technical
- Lenny Kravitz – production, engineering
- Adam Grover – mastering
- Alex Alvarez – engineering
- Bernie Grundman – mastering
- Craig Ross – engineering
Charts
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Release history
[edit | edit source]| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | May 24, 2024 | [44] |
References
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