Blue Electric Light
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Blue Electric Light | ||||
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Released | May 24, 2024 | |||
Length | 55:24 | |||
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Producer | Lenny Kravitz | |||
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Singles from Blue Electric Light | ||||
Blue Electric Light is the twelfth studio album by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz. It was released on May 24, 2024, by Roxie Records with distribution handled by BMG Rights Management. The album was preceded by the release of the lead single "TK421" on October 13, 2023.
Background[edit]
Blue Electric Light is Kravitz's first album since Raise Vibration (2018).[1] Kravitz recorded the album in his studio in the Bahamas and played most of the instruments himself with frequent collaborator Craig Ross contributing.[2]
The album was originally scheduled to be released on March 15, 2024. However, Kravitz moved the release date to May 24, 2024 due to his commitments to honoring the legacy of Bayard Rustin.[3]
Singles[edit]
The album's lead single, "TK421", was released simultaneously with the album announcement alongside its music video.[4]
"Human" was released on March 22, 2024. It premiered on The Tonight Show.[5]
Track listing[edit]
All lyrics are written by Lenny Kravitz, except "Bundle of Joy" and "Heaven" with lyrics by Kravitz and Tony LeMans; all music is composed by Lenny Kravitz, except "It's Just Another Fine Day (In This Universe of Love)" and "Paralyzed" composed by Kravitz and Craig Ross.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "It's Just Another Fine Day (In This Universe of Love)" | 6:19 |
2. | "TK421" | 5:27 |
3. | "Honey" | 3:50 |
4. | "Paralyzed" | 4:28 |
5. | "Human" | 4:27 |
6. | "Let It Ride" | 3:35 |
7. | "Stuck in the Middle" | 5:10 |
8. | "Bundle of Joy" | 5:06 |
9. | "Love Is My Religion" | 3:47 |
10. | "Heaven" | 4:49 |
11. | "Spirit in My Heart" | 4:33 |
12. | "Blue Electric Light" | 3:53 |
Personnel[edit]
Musicians
- Lenny Kravitz – lead vocals, backing vocals (all tracks); bass (tracks 1–5, 7–10), strings (1–3), Moog (1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 10–12), 11), timpani (1), drums (2–4, 8, 9), rhythm guitar (2, 3, 7–11), claps (2, 9, 10), electric guitar (3–5, 12); electric piano, Mellotron (3); bongo drums, maracas (4); synthesizer (5, 6, 8–12), drum machine (5, 7, 10–12), cowbell (5, 8); chimes, Fender Rhodes piano (5); drum programming (6), piano (7, 9); Hammond B3 organ, sitar (7); solo guitar (9), lead guitar (10); castanets, claves (11); programming (12)
- Craig Ross – rhythm guitar (tracks 1, 2, 10), electric guitar (1, 4), lead guitar (1, 8, 10), programming (1, 11), drum machine (1), solo guitar (5, 9), drums (6); 12-string guitar, acoustic guitar, tambura (11)
- Alex Alvarez – programming (tracks 1, 3–11), synthesizer (2)
- Harold Todd – saxophone (tracks 2, 3)
- Michael Sherman – saxophone (track 3)
- Trombone Shorty – trombone, trumpet (track 10)
Technical
- Lenny Kravitz – production, engineering
- Adam Grover – mastering
- Alex Alvarez – engineering
- Bernie Grundman – mastering
- Craig Ross – engineering
Charts[edit]
Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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Australian Vinyl Albums (ARIA)[6] | 16 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[7] | 17 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[8] | 4 |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[9] | 17 |
French Albums (SNEP)[10] | 7 |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[11] | 5 |
Italian Albums (FIMI)[12] | 13 |
Japanese Digital Albums (Oricon)[13] | 19 |
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[14] | 62 |
Scottish Albums (OCC)[15] | 10 |
Swedish Physical Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[16] | 4 |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[17] | 2 |
UK Albums (OCC)[18] | 73 |
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[19] | 3 |
Release history[edit]
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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Various | May 24, 2024 | [20] |
References[edit]
- ^ Okazawa, Ben. "Lenny Kravitz Announces Double LP Blue Electric Light, Shares Lead Single". Exclaim!. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ Redfern, Mark. "Lenny Kravitz Announces New Album, Shares NSFW Video for New Song "TK421"". Under the Radar. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ Kravitz, Lenny [@LennyKravitz] (January 18, 2024). "It has been an extraordinary journey dedicating my time and efforts to #RoadtoFreedom and the profound legacy of #BayardRustin. The opportunity to share and celebrate his inspiring story is long overdue, and I am committed to dedicating the time and energy required to do justice to his legacy and this crucial chapter of our history. In light of this, I have decided to postpone the release of my upcoming single and album to ensure an authentic and meaningful celebration of Rustin's incredible legacy. My next single, #Human, will be here on March 15, and my album, #BlueElectricLight, will now be released on May 24. I deeply appreciate your understanding and love during this pivotal moment. More love, more music, stay tuned. 💙⚡ 📸: Laurie Lynn Stark" (Tweet). Retrieved February 4, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Rettig, James (October 12, 2023). "Lenny Kravitz Goes Nude In NSFW Video For "TK421"". Stereogum. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ "Watch Lenny Kravitz Premiere Inspirational Single 'Human' on 'Fallon'". Rolling Stone. March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 20 Vinyl Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. June 3, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Lenny Kravitz – Blue Electric Light" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Lenny Kravitz – Blue Electric Light" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Lenny Kravitz – Blue Electric Light" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ "Top Albums (Week 22, 2024)". Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Lenny Kravitz – Blue Electric Light" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ "Album – Classifica settimanale WK 22 (dal 24.05.2024 al 30.05.2024)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ "Oricon Top 50 Digital Albums: June 3, 2024" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of May 29, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ "Veckolista Album Fysiskt, vecka 22". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Lenny Kravitz – Blue Electric Light". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ Citations concerning Blue Electric Light release formats:
- "Blue Electric Light Standard CD Album". Lenny Kravitz Official Online Store.
- "Blue Electric Light Deluxe CD Album". Lenny Kravitz Official Online Store.
- "Blue Electric Light Standard Double Black LP". Lenny Kravitz Official Online Store.
- "Blue Electric Light by Lenny Kravitz on Apple Music". Apple Music.