Let Love Rule | ||||
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Studio album by Lenny Kravitz | ||||
Released | September 19, 1989 | |||
Recorded | 1988–89 | |||
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Length | 55:27 | |||
Label | Virgin | |||
Producer | Lenny Kravitz | |||
Lenny Kravitz chronology | ||||
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Digipak cover
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Singles from Let Love Rule | ||||
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The Village Voice | B− |
Let Love Rule is the debut studio album of American rock musician Lenny Kravitz, released on September 19, 1989 by Virgin Records. Then-wife Lisa Bonet wrote the lyrics to "Fear" and co-wrote the lyrics on the song, "Rosemary".
Let Love Rule reached number 61 on the Billboard 200, while it peaked at number 56 on the UK Albums Chart. Initially, the album was a moderate success in the United States, but became a hit worldwide, particularly in Europe, selling over 2 million copies. The album was certified gold in the United States in 1995. As of November 2002 the album has sold 860,000 units in the US (based on MTV.com sales numbers from Nielsen SoundScan). The album is also featured in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
All tracks written by Lenny Kravitz, except "Fear" lyrics by Lisa Bonet, and "Rosemary" lyrics by Kravitz and Bonet.
CD bonus tracks
American version
All tracks written by Lenny Kravitz, except where noted.
Disc 2 (Let Love Rule Live)
The video for the lead single "Let Love Rule" was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist.