It Is Time for a Love Revolution
Lenny Kravitz · 2008
62 min · 14 tracks · folk music
A vibrant fusion of rock, funk, and soul inviting listeners to embrace love and positivity amid a turbulent world.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Revolution Start here — The title track embodies the album's core message of love as a powerful force for change, blending catchy hooks with an infectious groove that sets the tone for the entire project.
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I'll Be Waiting — This track features heartfelt lyrics about patience and devotion, underpinned by soulful melodies that showcase Kravitz's vocal range while resonating deeply with themes of longing.
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Dancin' Til Dawn — With its upbeat tempo and celebratory lyrics, this song captures the joy of living in the moment and serves as an anthem for self-expression and freedom.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends various styles with an uplifting message but lacks standout compositions throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a consistent upbeat tempo, while the fourth track introduces a slower groove that continues through several subsequent songs.
- Several tracks feature repeated choruses that emphasize the album's themes of love and positivity, making them memorable and singable.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting, positive vibes
- engaging emotional narratives
- smooth, flowing listening experience
- varied tempos and moods
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases Kravitz's continued relevance and vitality in the rock genre.
- Themes
- love as revolution· soulful devotion· celebratory freedom
- Career context
- By the time 'It Is Time for a Love Revolution' was released in 2008, Lenny Kravitz was already an established artist with several successful albums behind him, including his breakthrough 'Let Love Rule' (1989) and the Grammy-winning 'Greatest Hits' (2000). This album marked his return after a four-year hiatus, reflecting both personal growth and a desire to reconnect with themes of love and unity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Jimi Hendrix· Carlos Santana
Tracklist
- 1 Love Revolution Start here 3:14
- 2 Bring It On 3:35
- 3 Good Morning 4:17
- 4 Love Love Love 3:21
- 5 If You Want It 5:08
- 6 I'll Be Waiting 4:19
- 7 Will You Marry Me 3:43
- 8 I Love the Rain 4:43
- 9 A Long and Sad Goodbye 5:58
- 10 Dancin' Til Dawn 5:09
- 11 This Moment Is All There Is 5:07
- 12 A New Door 4:38
- 13 Back in Vietnam 3:45
- 14 I Want to Go Home 5:04
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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