5 (REISSUED WITH 2 BONUS TRACKS) [Explicit Lyrics][Extra tracks][Original recording reissued]

Lenny Kravitz

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 1, 1999)
• Original Release Date: May 12, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics, Extra tracks, Original recording reissued
• Label: Virgin Records Us
• ASIN: B00000J8XI
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (229 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #45,297 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Lenny Kravitz is still obsessed with the '70s, and for good reason: he's found endless inspiration in the work of Sly Stone, Stevie Wonder, and a decade's worth of soul men. Kravitz hasn't lost the funk on 5, but the sound here drifts dangerously close to the Me decade's shallowest end, when disco seemed to rob R&B of its soul. So the passion Kravitz has shown on early albums is strangely diluted (aside from the album-closing epic "Can We Find a Reason?"). 5 is the singer's first foray into digital technology, but despite a few modern effects at the edges, he's doing essentially the same as before--only colder. --Steve Appleford

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lenny Is For Lovers (4.5 Stars), May 5, 2004

By	Norfeest "Yes Yes Y'all" (Washington DC USA) - See all my reviews

Lenny Kravitz isn't exactly the type of stuff the average hip hop head grows up listening to. I grew up in a neghborhood where hip hop was king. Like I said before though, good music is good music regardless of what genre you're into. This album is no different. This was the first Lenny Kravitz CD I ever listened to because my college roommate used to shower to it all the time. So it eventually grew on me. Afterward, I went out and purchased a few of his other albums (except for Mama Said, which I stole from my dad's collection....if you're reading this, I'm sorry pops....and yeah, it was me, not Chris). Anyway, Lenny is a genius in my book. This is still my favorite Kravitz album out of all the ones I heard. Lenny brings back feelings from my childhood with this CD. It's refreshing in a time where everything is starting to sound the same. If you're like I once was and you think Lenny Kravitz is on some spaced out, bud smokin', left field, white boy isht that only geeks listened to.....then you thought wrong like I did. This album helped me open up to different stuff that I wouldn't have ever given a chance before. Now I don't judge before I listen. And this album played a large role in me becoming a more well rounded listener. This album is arguably a classic. If you haven't heard it by now, give it a try. You'll love it.

Personal Favorites: Thinking Of You, It's Your Life (my favorite), I Belong To You, Live, Fly Away, If You Can't Say No, & Straight Cold Player

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Straight Cold Player, January 23, 2000

By	L. Wright (Dallas, Texas, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

That's what Lenny is. He is one of the few truly gifted artist in the music industry today. He has a unique ability to produce different types of music. Rock, pop, R&B, and 70's funk. He also has an excellent voice, which he displays through the entire album. But that's not where his talents end. He also plays a mean guitar. His lyrics have meaning and the ability to reach deep down. Thinking Of You is the most touching song you could imagine and Little Girls Eyes is beautiful. For the romantic you have I Belong To You, If You Can't Say No, and It's Your Life, all with funky beats. Live, Supersoulfighter, Fly Away, and American Woman have those hard hitting beats that drop like an A-Bomb. It's just a shame that he isn't receiving the recognition that he deserves. Since he has songs in every catagory, they should be given radio airtime accordingly.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 5 is One Of Three Great Albums, October 28, 2006

By	Paul Pelt "kingfishblues" (washington, d.c. United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

the other two being Let Love Rule and Mama Said. Get these three and you're set.
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