Baptism (Lenny Kravitz album)

Baptism is a 2004 album by Lenny Kravitz.

Making of the album

Lenny Kravitz originally intended this album to be a 1970s style funk album. However, he changed his mind when he picked up an acoustic guitar to write the songs for the album. Instead, Kravitz recorded a more straightforward rock album similar to his 1989 album Let Love Rule. The album also features a contribution from rapper Jay-Z. Kravitz had previously played guitar on Jay-Z's album

Chart Success

Baptism would debut at number 14 on the US album charts, in the top 50 of the Australian album charts and in the top 75 of the UK album charts. The first single "Where Are We Running" has reached #69 on the Billboard Hot 100, top 25 on a composite European chart and top 20 on Internet charts, Argentina, Italy and the world and US top 20 as at the end of May 2004.

Track Listing

1. "Minister of Rock n' Roll"
2. "I Don't Want To Be A Star"
3. "Lady"
4. "Calling All Angels"
5. "California"
6. "Sistamamalover"
7. "Where Are We Running"
8. "Baptized"
9. "Flash"
10. "What Did I Do With My Life?"
11. "Storm"
12. "The Otherside"
13. "Destiny"

External link

• VH1 news story on Baptism