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Kravitz laments change in music industry



NEW YORK, Jan. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. rocker Lenny Kravitz, who is to release a new album next month, is disappointed with the modern music industry compared to several decades ago.

The 43-year-old singer said that while musical greats were commonplace in the music industry during the 1960s and '70s, they are virtually absent in today's industry, thanks in part to technology, the New York Post reported Sunday.

"Do I believe music was better in the '60s and '70s? Of course I do. I could easily name off the top of my head, 100 geniuses -- musicians, bands, players -- (from that time). Easily," Kravitz told the newspaper. "I grew up learning from amazing musicians from all genres. Today, I can't do that. It's not about that anymore."

When asked if such troubling beliefs were the motivation behind the title of his new album, "It Is Time for a Love Revolution," the instrumentalist said the title came from a need for change in today's society.

"It's time for a movement, and that movement starts in ourselves -- loving ourselves, learning to love those around us and building a world from there," said Kravitz, whose new album will be released Feb. 5.

Kravitz laments change in music industry



NEW YORK, Jan. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. rocker Lenny Kravitz, who is to release a new album next month, is disappointed with the modern music industry compared to several decades ago.

The 43-year-old singer said that while musical greats were commonplace in the music industry during the 1960s and '70s, they are virtually absent in today's industry, thanks in part to technology, the New York Post reported Sunday.

"Do I believe music was better in the '60s and '70s? Of course I do. I could easily name off the top of my head, 100 geniuses -- musicians, bands, players -- (from that time). Easily," Kravitz told the newspaper. "I grew up learning from amazing musicians from all genres. Today, I can't do that. It's not about that anymore."

When asked if such troubling beliefs were the motivation behind the title of his new album, "It Is Time for a Love Revolution," the instrumentalist said the title came from a need for change in today's society.

"It's time for a movement, and that movement starts in ourselves -- loving ourselves, learning to love those around us and building a world from there," said Kravitz, whose new album will be released Feb. 5.

God he's annoying. as if he discovered that people need to "learn to love those around us".
no kidding, lenny. there are hordes of people out there that are doing just that. they give their time tutoring inner city children, collecting/distributing food for poor families, fixing up usable homes, and so on.
that sounds like "love" to me. its easy for HIM to "love", because hes rich, but he is no Bono, Eddy Vedder, or the guy from Sum 41-- all men whove actually walked the walk.

(before anyone says "well, what have you done". for years ive helped where i could).

"greatness" is in the mind of the beholder. there ARE great musicians nowadays. like the rest of us, lenny has gotten older, wiser, and less impressed by the music, because nothing is really new to our ears, it seems. that is why he feels greatness is a thing of the past.

just hush up, lenny.

I think that what Lenny may be talking about is the ease with which pretty people with mediocre talent can cut and paste and autotune their work into a listenable album. I do feel what your saying Gi. I mean he does come off as kind of high and mighty. But his message still rings true. It boils down to be nice. But for real Lenny! What about The foofighters, QOTSA, maroon 5 and Justin Timberlake? There are plenty of talented artists in the generation just like every generation before. I would like to see a change in the industry where people who can't play or sing just don't get through, but I don't see that happening. And for the record the following tracks by Lenny are written in stone in my mind as some of the best rock songs ever!
1. Always on the Run
2. Stand by My Woman
3. Stop Draggin' Around
4. It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over
5. Freedom Train
6. Mr. Cab Driver
7. Heaven Help
8. Black Girl
9. Sister