Blue Electric Light

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Blue Electric Light
A picture of Kravitz wearing sunglasses reclining on a striped lounge in a dark room
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 24, 2024
Length55:24
Label
Lenny Kravitz chronology
Raise Vibration
(2018)
Blue Electric Light
(2024)
Singles from Blue Electric Light
  1. "TK421"
    Released: October 13, 2023
  2. "Human"
    Released: March 22, 2024

Blue Electric Light is the upcoming twelfth studio album by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz. It will be released on May 24, 2024, by Roxie Records with distribution handled by BMG Rights Management. The album was preceded by the release of the lead single "TK421" on October 13, 2023.

Background[edit]

Blue Electric Light is Kravitz's first album since Raise Vibration (2018).[1] Kravitz recorded the album in his studio in the Bahamas and played most of the instruments himself with frequent collaborator Craig Ross contributing.[2]

The album was originally scheduled to be released on March 15, 2024. However, Kravitz moved the release date to May 24, 2024 due to his commitments to honoring the legacy of Bayard Rustin.[3]

Singles[edit]

The album's lead single, "TK421", was released simultaneously with the album announcement alongside its music video.[4]

"Human" was released on March 22, 2024. It premiered on The Tonight Show.[5]

Track listing[edit]

Blue Electric Light track listing
No.TitleLength
1."It's Just Another Fine Day (In This Universe of Love)"6:19
2."TK421"5:27
3."Honey"3:50
4."Paralyzed"4:28
5."Human"4:27
6."Let It Ride"3:35
7."Stuck in the Middle"5:10
8."Bundle of Joy"5:06
9."Love Is My Religion"3:47
10."Heaven"4:49
11."Spirit in My Heart"4:33
12."Blue Electric Light"3:53

Release history[edit]

Release dates and formats for Blue Electric Light
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various May 24, 2024 [6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Okazawa, Ben. "Lenny Kravitz Announces Double LP Blue Electric Light, Shares Lead Single". Exclaim!. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  2. ^ Redfern, Mark. "Lenny Kravitz Announces New Album, Shares NSFW Video for New Song "TK421"". Under the Radar. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  3. ^ Kravitz, Lenny [@LennyKravitz] (January 18, 2024). "It has been an extraordinary journey dedicating my time and efforts to #RoadtoFreedom and the profound legacy of #BayardRustin. The opportunity to share and celebrate his inspiring story is long overdue, and I am committed to dedicating the time and energy required to do justice to his legacy and this crucial chapter of our history. In light of this, I have decided to postpone the release of my upcoming single and album to ensure an authentic and meaningful celebration of Rustin's incredible legacy. My next single, #Human, will be here on March 15, and my album, #BlueElectricLight, will now be released on May 24. I deeply appreciate your understanding and love during this pivotal moment. More love, more music, stay tuned. 💙⚡ 📸: Laurie Lynn Stark" (Tweet). Retrieved February 4, 2024 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ Rettig, James (October 12, 2023). "Lenny Kravitz Goes Nude In NSFW Video For "TK421"". Stereogum. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  5. ^ "Watch Lenny Kravitz Premiere Inspirational Single 'Human' on 'Fallon'". Rolling Stone. March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  6. ^ Citations concerning Blue Electric Light release formats:
    1. "BLUE ELECTRIC LIGHT STANDARD CD ALBUM". Lenny Kravitz Official Online Store.
    2. "BLUE ELECTRIC LIGHT DELUXE CD ALBUM". Lenny Kravitz Official Online Store.
    3. "BLUE ELECTRIC LIGHT STANDARD DOUBLE BLACK VINYL LP". Lenny Kravitz Official Online Store.
    4. "BLUE ELECTRIC LIGHT DOUBLE COLOURED VINYL LP". Lenny Kravitz Official Online Store.
    5. "BLUE ELECTRIC LIGHT DOUBLE PICTURE DISC VINYL LP". Lenny Kravitz Official Online Store.
    6. "BLUE ELECTRIC LIGHT EXCLUSIVE SIGNED DOUBLE COLOURED VINYL LP". Lenny Kravitz Official Online Store.
    7. "Blue Electric Light by Lenny Kravitz on Apple Music". Apple Music.