Lenny Kravitz - Are You Gonna Go My Way [2 LP]

Lenny Kravitz

Are You Gonna Go My Way

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  • Reissue
  • 180g vinyl pressing
  • Gatefold jacket with printed inner sleeves
  • Rare bonus acoustic and live recordings included on vinyl for the first time
  • Features acoustic version of 'Heaven Help' recorded at Twin Music Studios, Holland (May 1993)
  • Includes live version of 'Sister' from Budokan, Tokyo (March 1993)
  • Includes acoustic version of 'Believe' recorded live in Orlando, Florida (March 1993)

Lenny Kravitz released Are You Gonna Go My Way in 1993, establishing himself as a major force in rock music by synthesizing '70s hard rock swagger with contemporary production sensibilities. The album's title track became his signature song—a barnburner that demonstrated his ability to command both guitar-driven rock and funk-inflected grooves. Within Kravitz's catalog, this record represents his artistic breakthrough, the moment his retro-leaning aesthetic found mass appeal without sacrificing musicianship or edge.

The album balances infectious radio-ready material with deeper cuts that showcase range and restraint. "Believe" arrives as a soulful mid-tempo track that highlights Kravitz's vocal maturity, while "Come On And Love Me" channels vintage soul-rock charm. "Heaven Help" and "Is There Any Love In Your Heart" explore more introspective territory, proving the record isn't merely a showcase for heavy riffing. The atmospheric production gives each song distinct character—there's space for the music to breathe, whether channeling classic rock crunch or intimate acoustic passages that reveal Kravitz's softer compositional side.

This 2018 European reissue arrives as a 2LP set pressed on vinyl, capturing both the studio album and a collection of live recordings and alternate versions that illuminate the record's creation. The package includes acoustic renderings of "Heaven Help" and "Believe," alongside "Sister" captured live at the Budokan in Tokyo, offering listeners insight into how these songs existed in different contexts during the same era. For collectors, this expanded presentation on vinyl justifies revisiting a foundational '90s rock album with fresh ears.


Title: Are You Gonna Go My Way
Artist: Lenny Kravitz
Label: Virgin
Style: Rock, Rock & Roll, Soft Rock, Pop Rock
Product Type: 2×Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, 180g
Country: Europe
Release Year: 2018
Barcode: 6 02567 55779 1

Tracklist:

A1. Are You Gonna Go My Way
A2. Believe
A3. Come On And Love Me
A4. Heaven Help
A5. Just Be A Woman
A6. Is There Any Love In Your Heart
B1. Black Girl
B2. My Love
B3. Sugar
B4. Sister
B5. Eleutheria
C1. Ascension
C2. Brother
C3. Heaven Help (Acoustic)
C4. All My Life
D1. Someone Like You
D2. Sister (Live)
D3. For The First Time
D4. Believe (Acoustic)

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