LENNY KRAVITZ AND HIS PERFECT INPERFECTIONS

Review Score: (8/10)
As a late blooming Lenny Kravitz supporter who now is turning into somewhat of a stylistic idol for me in a way,I have to say that 1991's "Mama's Said" is one his best albums and one of my favorites these days.

Yes,a lot of the songs are tinny sounding depulicants of Lenny's
many '60s/'70s influences(Lennon,Sly,Hendrix...the usual suspects) and some of the lyrics could be stronger BUT the Len's
drive and determation(as well as his charm) as well as pleasant songs make up for the couple weak spots.

"Mama Said"-the followup to Kravitz' flower power-homage debut
1989's "Let Love Rule"-is an album that is dedicated to Lenny's
then-ex wife... Lisa Bonet... In fact,six of "Mama's" songs are dedicated to her.

The highlights on "Mama Said" are the funky,(Sly-rip) "Always On The Run",which features crisp drums and a riveting guitar solo by former Guns N Roses guitarist Slash;the lovelorn,Lisa-deciated
"Stand By My Woman",although it's lyrics sound a tad too elementary,Lenny's yearning vocals make the song authentic;
the plesant(Curtis Mayfield/Smokey Robinson rip) "It Ain't Over Till It's Over" is a keeper.A #2 hit in '91(it would be his only top ten hit until 2001),it's drifty,analog feel sound truly late '60s yet '90s in it's approach.I'll love this song,it reminds me of "The Cosby Show" everytime I hear it!

Concidentally,those aforementioned three songs were released as singles (and can also be found on the "Greatest Hits") BUT the singles aren't the only things going on on "Mama Said".

Altough most of the non-singles are spotty,the delicate,acoustic
"Butterfly" and "Flowers For Zoe"-a dedication for his now 13-year daughter with Bonet,Zoe-are the worthy album cuts that so the senstive side of Lenny in full effect(remember this guy is a Gemini!).

Yes,I am a big Lenny Kravitz fan.His pure(yet unoriginal) musical style and adventrous(yet somewhat flamboyant) fashion sense are sincere and possibly "Mama Said" may be his best album...maybe not,but it'll always be one of my favorites.

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