Album

Are You Gonna Go My Way

Lenny Kravitz

1993 · Rock, Pop

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Are You Gonna Go My Way by Lenny Kravitz

Are You Gonna Go My Way is a Soul & Funk album by Lenny Kravitz, originally released in 1993. On Gatefold: 120 pressings tracked, owned by 25 collectors.

About

Lenny Kravitz occupied an unusual position in pop music throughout the '90s. His interests were pure classic rock and soul, but he connected as a self-assured modern-day rocker. He managed this by using his considerable musical talents to weave an updated sound into his retro grooves. The title track here is a brilliant example of everything Kravitz does right. The hyperactive guitar riff recalls Jimi Hendrix’s “Ezy Ryder” in spirit and tone, but Kravitz cements the hook in a modern funk that never succumbs to recreating another era. Throughout his third studio album, he continues to mine a psychedelic atmosphere that’s as much Prince as The Beatles. “Believe” whispers and hums along to a circular, keyboard-rich arrangement, while “Heaven Help” is a piano ballad that would’ve fit nicely on an early-‘70s soul album. “Just Be a Woman” and “Sister” are quiet and gentle, sounding like Curtis Mayfield visiting The Beatles’ White Album. “Eleutheria” trips up in a reggae groove. The peace and love Kravitz preaches never goes out of style.

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Tracklist

  1. 1Are You Gonna Go My Way3:31
  2. 2Believe4:54
  3. 3Come On And Love Me3:54
  4. 4Heaven Help3:11
  5. 5Just Be A Woman3:48
  6. 6Is There Any Love In Your Heart3:40
  7. 7Black Girl3:44
  8. 8My Love3:53
  9. 9Sugar3:58
  10. 10Sister7:04
  11. 11Eleutheria4:53

Sound DNA

  • Soul & Funk
  • Funk
  • crunchy
  • swaggering
  • funky

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Original Europe release in glossy cover, on white/pink Virgin 'twins & dragon' labels.
Top-opening glossy thick paper lyrics/credits/photos inner sleeve with straight corners and a thumb cut-out.
Recorded at Waterfront Recording Studios
Mastered at Sterling Sound Studios
The track numbering, as on the cover and inner sleeve, is continuous from 1 to 11, regardless of sides.
Publishing:
• A1, B6, B8: Miss Bessie Music/EMI Virgin

Credits

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Performers

  • Lenny KravitzBACKING VOCALS LEAD VOCALS ACOUSTIC GUITAR
  • Allen WhearCELLO
  • Andy NewmarkDRUMS
  • Angie StoneBACKING VOCALS
  • Bahamian GoatskinDRUMS
  • Butch ThomasSAXOPHONE
  • Carol PerryBACKING VOCALS
  • Carolyn Davis FryerDOUBLE BASS
  • Cindy BlackmanDRUMS
  • Craig RossACOUSTIC GUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR, ELECTRIC GUITAR ELECTRIC GUITAR
  • Darlene PerryBACKING VOCALS
  • David DomanichDRUMS DRUMS, ELECTRIC GUITAR DRUMS, GUITAR
  • Eric DelenteVIOLIN
  • Frank MurphyCELLO
  • George LaksKEYBOARDS
  • Gerry DeVeauxBACKING VOCALS MUSIC BY, LYRICS BY, BACKING VOCALS WRITTEN-BY, BACKING VOCALS
  • Harold ToddHORNS
  • Henry HirschARRANGED BY BASS BASS, ORGAN

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