Strut
Lenny Kravitz · 2014
62 min · 14 tracks · folk music
A vibrant blend of rock, funk, and soul that radiates a carefree, party-ready energy throughout its tracks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sex Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Strut — The title track encapsulates the album's energetic spirit with its infectious groove and empowering lyrics about confidence and self-expression.
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The Chamber — With its sultry vibe and rhythmic intensity, this song highlights Kravitz's ability to merge rock with funk elements seamlessly.
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New York City — This track stands out for its vivid imagery and celebration of urban life, showcasing Kravitz's knack for storytelling through music.
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I Never Want to Let You Down — A heartfelt ballad that demonstrates Kravitz's vulnerability and emotional depth, contrasting the album's more upbeat tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends genres effectively but lacks standout compositions and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, while the sixth track introduces a more laid-back groove.
- Several songs feature prominent horn sections that enhance the funk elements, particularly in 'Strut' and 'Dirty White Boots'.
- 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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6/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- dynamic flow with rhythmic peaks
- vibrant grooves for celebration
- late-night dance party anthems
- playful energy for social gatherings
- catchy choruses that invite sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective tracks
- seek minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and genre exploration in Kravitz's later career.
- Themes
- New York City nightlife· celebration of self-expression· urban love stories
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Strut marked Lenny Kravitz's tenth studio album, coming after his 2011 effort Black and White America. At this point in his career, Kravitz was exploring a more polished sound while paying homage to the funk and rock roots that defined his earlier work. This album showcased a confident return to form as he embraced themes of love and celebration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Jimi Hendrix· Carlos Santana
Tracklist
- 1 Sex Start here 3:54
- 2 The Chamber 4:57
- 3 Dirty White Boots 3:57
- 4 New York City 6:22
- 5 The Pleasure and the Pain 5:08
- 6 Strut 3:09
- 7 Frankenstein 4:34
- 8 She’s a Beast 4:42
- 9 I’m a Believer 3:16
- 10 Happy Birthday 4:56
- 11 I Never Want to Let You Down 4:38
- 12 Ooo Baby Baby 3:39
- 13 Lift Me Out of My Head 5:16
- 14 It Won’t Feel the Same 4:22
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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