Lenny Kravitz – Baptism / Virgin Audio Cassette 2004 

UPC 724358414547

Overview

Lenny Kravitz's seventh studio album, "Baptism," was released on May 17, 2004, by Virgin Records. This album marks a return to Kravitz's rock roots, featuring a mix of rock, funk, and pop elements.

Product Features

• Format: Cassette, Album
• Country: Europe
• Released: 2004
• Genre: Rock
• Style: Rock & Roll, Pop Rock

Track Listing

• A1: Minister Of Rock 'N Roll (3:35)
• A2: I Don't Want To Be A Star (4:25)
• A3: Lady (4:15)
• A4: Calling All Angels (5:11)
• A5: California (2:37)
• A6: Sistamamalover (4:29)
• A7: Where Are We Runnin'? (2:42)
• B1: Baptized (4:47)
• B2: Flash (4:12)
• B3: What Did I Do With My Life? (4:04)
• B4: Storm (3:58)
• B5: The Other Side (4:50)
• B6: Destiny (4:53)

Interesting Facts

• "Baptism" was originally intended to be a 1970s-style funk album titled "The Funk Album," but Kravitz changed his mind after picking up an acoustic guitar to write the songs.
• The album features a contribution from rapper Jay-Z on the song "Storm."
• "Storm" was originally titled "(I Can't Make It) Another Day" and was originally recorded with Michael Jackson.

Key Credits

Musicians:

• Lenny Kravitz – vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums, piano, hand claps, Moog synthesizer, Mellotron, timpani, Hammond organ, wood block, synthesizer, string arrangement
• Tawatha Agee – background vocals
• Tyra Alston – handclaps
• David Baron – baritone saxophone, string arrangement
• Henry Hirsch – bass guitar, piano
• Jay-Z – rap
• Denine LaBat – handclaps
• Norma Rodgers – handclaps
• Craig Ross – electric guitar, guitar solo, drums, piano, tambourine
• David Sanborn – saxophone
• The Uncle Clappers – handclaps
• David Whyko – handclaps

Production:

• Lenny Kravitz – producer, mixing
• Henry Hirsch – engineer, mixing
• Cyrille Taillandier – assistant engineer, Pro Tools engineer
• Ted Jensen – mastering