Is Stand by My Woman a good place to start with Lenny Kravitz?

Yes, Stand by My Woman is recommended as a starting point for new Lenny Kravitz listeners. A groove-driven exploration of love and connection, blending rock riffs with soulful melodies and introspective lyrics. Released as Lenny Kravitz's second studio album in January 1991, this album followed his successful debut 'Let Love Rule'. At this point in his career, Kravitz was solidifying his unique sound that melded various genres, earning him recognition within the rock and funk scenes.

Who is Stand by My Woman for?

Stand by My Woman works well if you're into short dynamic listening experience, live tracks energize the flow and heartfelt moments of connection.

How many songs are on Stand by My Woman?

Stand by My Woman has 5 tracks, running approximately 20 minutes.

Stand by My Woman

Lenny Kravitz · 1991

20 min · 5 tracks · folk music

A groove-driven exploration of love and connection, blending rock riffs with soulful melodies and introspective lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Stand by My Woman Start here — This track is a heartfelt declaration of support and devotion, characterized by its melodic hooks and soulful delivery, making it a signature piece in Kravitz's catalog.
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Always on the Run (live) — The live rendition captures Kravitz's energetic performance style, highlighting his ability to translate studio tracks into dynamic live experiences.
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Flowers for Zoë — This intimate ballad showcases Kravitz's softer side and lyrical vulnerability, providing a poignant contrast to the more upbeat tracks on the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short dynamic listening experience
live tracks energize the flow
heartfelt moments of connection
intimate vibe for close listening

Maybe skip if you

prefer longer, sprawling albums
seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album helped establish Kravitz's reputation with its hit single and solidified his sound.
Themes: intimate devotion· soulful connections· melodic support
Moods: Romantic· Chill
Career context: Released as Lenny Kravitz's second studio album in January 1991, this album followed his successful debut 'Let Love Rule'. At this point in his career, Kravitz was solidifying his unique sound that melded various genres, earning him recognition within the rock and funk scenes.
Stylistic neighbors: Prince· Jimi Hendrix· Carlos Santana