Few things evoke freedom better than flight; whether literal or metaphorical, to fly is to be free. Lenny Kravitz ascended to #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in late 1998 with his hit single, “Fly Away,” but really should’ve been a summer single. This funky rock-n-roll ode to escapism is the perfect anthem for flying out of the country, or even just flying down the highway. Kravitz’s unmistakable voice soars atop electric guitar riffs and a groovy bassline, all combining to exude the essence of freedom. Spin “Fly Away,” and you’ll end up booking that summer trip you’ve been debating.

Watch the music video below, stream “Fly Away” or grab Lenny Kravitz’s “Greatest Hits” on vinyl

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The song is simple, and while at times, simple is good, this track leaves you wanting more; but not because it is so good, but rather because it’s unsatisfying.  And, when it comes to “Sex,” that’s quite disappointing.  The song has such a fierce title, but does not live up to it.  It’s almost as if it never, well, climaxes… listen below:

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