Are You Gonna Go My Way - Ultimate Edition

In the first case Kravitz: While the man was inspired by his elders that he masters all codes. However, its influences are far more extensive than we want to lend him a little too easily: soul, RnB, blues, gospel and of course pop (Beatles) and rock (Hendrix, Led Zeppelin). In the end, and whatever one thinks, Lenny Kravitz brings his touch to the popular musical edifice, ie a warm voice and a sense of rhythm outstanding, he skilfully mingle with wild guitar riffs. I am amazed that even today accused of plagiarism Lenny Kravitz, where they cry genius when others blithely pumping proven formulas. Random, Nirvana (Pixies) and Pete Doherty (The Clash). In conclusion, the man does not innovate is a fact, but can nevertheless boast an immense musical talent, composer and showman probably explains why he always walks the stages of the world there where many of his contemporaries have a more or less desired retirement.

On the deluxe version of the album then I feared somewhat this year. Not that the previous have been botched, but when an artist decides to publish a disc, one can imagine that he did not choose to put there his worst songs. Therefore, what is the real value of B-sides and demo versions, moreover when these same B-sides have been widely published in soundtracks and singles at the time? In this case, I see several advantages: the people who were too young, or not born on another planet in 1993 are entitled to up session - "Are You Gonna Go My Way" is not doubt the most prolific period of Lenny Kravitz who collaborates here with two of his most trusted lieutenants: Henry Hirsch and Craig Ross. It is therefore with great interest that we can consider the demo versions of songs never published or to be included later on another album - Producer Mathieu Bitton, has also had the excellent idea to include demos dating sessions for the disc Vanessa Paradis and an extensive interview that allows to know Kravitz on his fingertips.

Deluxe versions of the three outings so far - "Let Love Rule" and "Mama Said" remastered were published respectively in 2009 and 2012, is probably "Are You Gonna Go My Way" that I would recommend to the novice wishing to explore Lenny Kravitz, despite all the consideration I have for the other two albums both in their Classic or Deluxe.