This was Lenny Kravitz first album, released in 1989 and it is very much his own work as he didn't really use other musicians or producers in creating his very own vision of a musical landscape.

This album is all about love and the love he felt for his then partner, Lisa Bonet (Formerly of the Cosby Show). The album was a slow starter but eventually sold over 2 million copies once it had reached Europe.

While Kravitz as any new artist is, was compared and denigrated for being a poor man's Jimi Hendrix, they share a funky soul filled musical style but this album is much more about the musings of a man in love, than someone trying to push back musical boundaries.

For me the standout song, Mr Cab Driver is fun, funky and really sums up Kravitz as a performer, yes it does sound a touch like Hendrix, but no more so than any song of this kind would. It has a catchy chorus and a real hook to it.

Other songs include Let Love Rule which is a trippy psychadelic musing on love, I really like this song and it doesn't sound like its from the eighties it sounds older and is rich in style and content.

Sittin on top of the world is another highlight with its lovely arrangement.

Flower Child is funky in a prince-esque way whilst I built this garden, has an amazing arrangement that really marks Kravitz out as a rule breaking musician not afraid to take risks.

The album is an incredible debut, it does sound a bit like Hendrix, but sounds a bit like the beatles, a bit like T-rex a bit like John Lennon and a bit like Prince, it overwhelmingly sounds like a musician with an eclectic taste who wants to experiment and use his voice and skills to create new musical boundaries.

I really enjoy the album and it still sounds fresh today, a definite 4 out of 5 album that marked Kravitz down as a future star.

Track List:

Sittin' on top of the World
Let Love Rule
Freedom Train
My precious love
I build this garden for us
Fear
Does anybody out there even care
Mr Cab Driver
Rosemary
Be
Blues for Sister someone
Empty Hands
Flower Child