Kravitz Overated.....Overated.....Overated

[w182jmh]

Be honest, is it just me of is lenny kravitz vastly overated.

[gvarko]

Originally Posted by w182jmh

Be honest, is it just me of is lenny kravitz vastly overated.

Lenny Crack-Fits....

[-=¤willhaven¤=-]

"dig in" has got to be the most uninspired repititious song ever. "fly away" makes me want to drink bleach.

the only decent song i heard from him was the first i heard. "are you gonna go my way" wasnt amazing but it definitely wasnt a bad song.

[w182jmh]

I by no means rcist but do you think the media tries to play him as a rock n roll stud just because he is black and in this day in age ther are to many black rock n rollers left

[montage]

Who else actually makes a rock and roll product anymore?

[steelpetals]

i think the guy is a master in the studio. sure some of his songs aren't your bag but the guy has put out some good rock-n-roll in an industry dominated by garbage such a britney spears. If you have ever read any interviews regarding his recording skills, the guy has done his homework. MAny of his albums including mama said, circus, and let love rule are great examples of musicianship and recording. I don't hink I've heard anyone come as close as he has to nailing the tone of bonhams snare drum on some of his earlier cuts. Hus use of tape saturation and preamp distortion are really well done. His guitar tones are very well doctored and besides....the guy does it all himself. For those who say he's overrated, I beg to differ. Sure some of his lastest stuff is less than his best. But his latest album, Batism is damn good. He deserves credit even if it's just for being a passionate musician who really gives a crap about writing good songs and bringing them to life on tape.

[Buck62]

Originally Posted by steelpetals

i think the guy is a master in the studio. sure some of his songs aren't your bag but the guy has put out some good rock-n-roll in an industry dominated by garbage such a britney spears. If you have ever read any interviews regarding his recording skills, the guy has done his homework. MAny of his albums including mama said, circus, and let love rule are great examples of musicianship and recording. I don't hink I've heard anyone come as close as he has to nailing the tone of bonhams snare drum on some of his earlier cuts. Hus use of tape saturation and preamp distortion are really well done. His guitar tones are very well doctored and besides....the guy does it all himself. For those who say he's overrated, I beg to differ. Sure some of his lastest stuff is less than his best. But his latest album, Batism is damn good. He deserves credit even if it's just for being a passionate musician who really gives a crap about writing good songs and bringing them to life on tape.

I agree with everything you said, and also have to add that he's an excellent pop-rock songwriter. He's not "cutting edge" in his lyrics or his riffs, but he has a knack for putting out songs that are snappy and easy to get into from the very first time you hear them. Lenny has also "paid his dues" by hanging in there and plugging away for a long time before he hit the mainstream. Another good thing about Lenny is that he always puts on a good performance... looking as if he really enjoys what he's doing, as opposed to posers like Scott Stapp and the like. The only thing I really haven't liked from Lenny is his remake of American Woman. Nobody, and I mean NOBODY, can out-sing Burton Cummings on any Guess Who tune. He's one of the greatest voices ever in Rock n' Roll. Lenny should've left that one alone.

[gvarko]

Originally Posted by steelpetals

i think the guy is a master in the studio.

Yeah he's got catchy hooks, great tone, yada yada...

I don't like his Dave Navarro attitude that seems to keep him from wearing a shirt with buttons...

And the Gap commercials with Sarah "Skank in the City" Jessica Parker were downright embarassing and overplayed....

[lesterpaul]

Originally Posted by w182jmh

I by no means rcist but do you think the media tries to play him as a rock n roll stud just because he is black and in this day in age ther are to many black rock n rollers left

easy Mr. Limbaugh you know what happened with the McNabb comment ...lol

yeah i dig him alright i think everyone that stands out at a certain time is overrated...i want to be overrated myself

[spoonie g]

I think some of tones who pulls off are great (this is a recording forum isnt it? ), and I like "Mama Said" as an album. The rest I couldn't care for, but that one is actually very good. A good mix of funk, soul and rock. Is he overrated? I dunno, who said he was great? His lead guitar player is as good as they come. As far as his commercials and such, I think it kind of fits him. He seems like a bit of a diva.

[jfrog]

Originally Posted by montage

Who else actually makes a rock and roll product anymore?

I agree...what else is going on in the pop/rock scene?

I think he's got an original sound...which has much to do with the way he's produced. I like his sound. Not enough to actually buy his CD, but enough to crank the stereo when he's on.

[ibanezrocks]

I'll admit hes not a bad musician, but I would agree that he's definitely overrated as far as his ability at playing guitar.

[Dani Pace]

If he is still around when he is as old as Carlos Santana, then I'll say he wasn't overrated, for now I think he is getting a little extra hype. Whatever the reason, he sells a lot of cds so he must be doing something right.

[monstermaker]

He's Hollywood like 90% of what we're force fed over the airways everyday.

[montage]

He's not out to be an innovator or a shredder, he simply plays for the song.

[A GUY NAMED JON]

I think he's overrated but I got respect for him any ways. You can't hate a guy for being successful. I don't consider him the God-like status like some people do, he's a great song writer good musician.

[BrettB]

Let Love Rule is a great album. Mama Said and Are You Gonna Go My Way are great songs. End of story.

[Cheeky Monkey]

While he may have producing skills, as a songwriter/musician, Kravitz does absolutely nothing for me. I think he's vastly overrated. Don't like any of his songs. I change the station when he's on the radio. To me, he's always come across as a Hendrix wannabe but without the writing ability or the chops. All JMO

[therage!]

Originally Posted by Buck62

The only thing I really haven't liked from Lenny is his remake of American Woman. Nobody, and I mean NOBODY, can out-sing Burton Cummings on any Guess Who tune. He's one of the greatest voices ever in Rock n' Roll. Lenny should've left that one alone.

I've never been able to get past that and take an objective look at the guy. He just butchered that song bad.

[mykie_a]

poser........

[Buck62]

Originally Posted by mykie_a

poser........

Perhaps you'd like to share your success story that outshines Lenny's accomplishments?

[mykie_a]

ha ha, no simply giving my opinion ... If you want something more detailed perhaps you should start a thread entitled "Share your success stories that outlines...blah....blah...blah against YOUR blah blah blah blah.

[Cheeky Monkey]

Originally Posted by Buck62

Perhaps you'd like to share your success story that outshines Lenny's accomplishments?

Why does a comment like this always get thrown out when someone expresses a negative opinion about someone rich and famous? I know your comment was not directed at me, and I'm sure you mean "musical" success ('cause like many here, I could list my accomplishments that would probably whoop Lenny's ass in the more important areas of life successes). But there's one thing I DO know. Although I chose a different vocation to be successful at, I may seem bold, but MY songwriting is better than Lenny's. I'm just not the personality type to have sought the limelight, adulation (or excessive wealth). I'm happy. Some people like Lenny a lot. That's their opinion. I think he is mediocre at best as a songwriter/musician. JMO.

[hixmix]

Hey this is pretty fun. I can dis Lenny and score points at the same time.

Some of his tunes OK and some are truely awful like that one "Fly Away", big hit none the less.

He can cop those '60's and early '70's grooves and feels but after a while, so what?

[Buck62]

Originally Posted by Cheeky Monkey

Why does a comment like this always get thrown out when someone expresses a negative opinion about someone rich and famous? I know your comment was not directed at me, and I'm sure you mean "musical" success ('cause like many here, I could list my accomplishments that would probably whoop Lenny's ass in the more important areas of life successes). But there's one thing I DO know. Although I chose a different vocation to be successful at, I may seem bold, but MY songwriting is better than Lenny's. I'm just not the personality type to have sought the limelight, adulation (or excessive wealth).

Funny you should say that, because I'm smarter and and have better business sense than Donald Trump, but I choose to remain poor and insignificant because I don't like being in the spotlight and having to worry about the billions of dollars I've amassed. I mean, who needs those kind of headaches, right?