Kid
Rock – Kid Rock
Label: Atlantic
Hit, *hit or
Miss?: Hit
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The latest, self-titled release from the
Detroit City Bad Ass is quite literally a musical journey down the winding
back roads of rock n roll. Don’t pick up this CD if you think you are getting
the same ole Kid Rock because it’s definitely nothing you’ve ever heard
before.
This album is a more mature Kid Rock from
that of the past. Despite his ability to fuse Southern Rock & Hip Hop
throughout his previous endeavors, "Kid Rock" is much more rock driven
and more introspective in nature. Laying down the guitar and opting for
more piano laden melodies such as "Cold & Empty" which tell the tale
of Rock’s woes of separation from his love, or "Single Father" where we
get a look into his thoughts of raising his child when still trying to
grow up himself, show a softer side of the musician.
Don’t fret listeners, there is plenty
of funk, rock, groove and even some hip hop on this CD. "Black Bob" is
Rock’s way of lyrically getting even with all the people who disproved
or didn’t legitimize his career choice. A glimpse of past Kid Rock
rear its head on track "Hillbilly Stomp" with classic rock/rap tribute
to all that is rock n redneck.
The CD has it fair share of guest appearances.
With the success of Rock & Sheryl Crow’s "Picture" that managed to
transcend all major radio formats, including country radio, Crow’s backing
vocals on "Run Off To LA" are her way of balancing out the give and take
Rock contribution to her album. Hank Williams Jr., even makes an appearance
to provide bawdy vocals to the tongue and cheek "Cadillac Pussy".
Massive shout outs to ZZ Top, Hank Williams
Jr., Run DMC, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many others on the revamped David Allen
Coe inspired "Son of Detroit". A few covers even pop up on the inclusive
15 track CD including Bob Seger’s "Hard Night For Sarah" & Bad Company’s
"Feel Like Makin Love".
The only way to best describe this CD
is to quote Kid Rock himself off of “Son of Detroit”, "I like country soul,
rock n roll and I love me some hip hop." Although the bawdy rap stylins
of Kid Rock aren’t as prominent on this CD, the influences of music and
the ability to weave it together and still pull it all off in true Kid
Rock fashion make this CD a great listen. The balance of sparsely placed
ballads, southern fried country rock and rap take the listener and Kid
Rock fan on an adventurous and newly appealing musical journey
CD Info and Links
Tracks: Rock & Roll Pain Train
Cadillac Pussy - (with Hank Williams Jr.)
Feel Like Makin' Love
Black Bob
Jackson, Mississippi
Cold And Empty
Intro
Rock 'N Roll
Hillbilly Stomp
I Am
Son Of Detroit
Do It For You
Hard Night For Sarah
Run Off To LA
Single Father - (bonus track)
Posted by MikeK:
Kid Rock is a true artist. Just pay attention to the heart, soul & energy in his performances.
Speaking of pure talent... Jocaine & 75 North IS the next Big Thing to explode from Detroit Rock City!!
Posted by Jo Caine:
Personally knowing Kid and having the previledge of being on stage with him jamming before, hes the real deal hes a great musician. I dont know who typed my name in that post below? but that wasnt me but I have toured with Kracker and look at him and bob as great musicians...www.jocaine.com if you want something along the lines of what your looking for...lol
Posted by Nikki:
Amen about the respect deserved of our beloved flag and those who protect it. I love you all and thank you for your strength and sacrifices. But, The kid's got his nitch, maybe his heart's in the right place, but just wrong type of expression.
Cowboy turned me on to K-Rock in the first place. Still think he Rocks.
DJ-of-24years
Posted by Too Hot, Arizona:
If you are "Too old to Kid, Too soft to Rock".
F*** all ya all if you don't like Bobby!!!
Posted by jenna:
i love kid rock! I listen to this cd everyday- i can't get enough of him! i would love more info on him.
Posted by Puppet 13:
I think that the cd is very cool! I love him and i love what Great cd's he makes! It's tight!
Posted by Jocaine:
Check me out
http://www.jocaine.com
have played and opened up with uncle kracker and kid rock.
Posted by Michael:
I think that this is definately the most musically diverse album kid rock has released and it took a little while to grow on me but now I think it might be his best album yet.
Posted by Frank:
I've been playin guitar for 6 years, picked up DJ'ing and scratchin about 2 years ago and am greatly influenced by both rock and rap. I was straight rock untill i got fed up with hearing the same stuff that was comming out about 3 or 4 years ago. I got into rap a little more and kid rock was the best of both. His guitar playing never really dazled me, but he really shines on this record. I think Rock music needed and artist like this, he kind of takes rock back to it's roots. You hear a lot of bar blues and rock n' roll. He has a few lighter songs, similar to "Only God Knows Why". Over all this record is well balanced and has a lot of more thought in it than any rock that's been comming out of late. No, "My girlfriend dumped me, I hate my parents, being a kid is hard." Kid Rock shows why he's a true musician on this Album.
Posted by ybab1dih:
TB .... You're right ... Jocaine is AWESOME!! I actually got to talk to him in the chatrooms!! Very Cool guy!!
Posted by scratch:
iwanna make love to him
Posted by her:
i love him
Posted by Berquist:
This CD is Awesome! I Started to Listen to Him from Devil Without a Cause and I have to say.... I Aint gonna stop.......
Posted by mammaKristy:
he has the most sexy voice I have ever heard. I listen to his new cd everyday. I am going to his concert in six weeks and I cant wait. There is not a voice out there as sexy as His
Posted by TB:
Hey I checked out the jocaine website that the person put as the new american bad ass, he's really freaking good, also looks like he's friends with uncle kracker and bobby, looks like the next big thing outta Detroit
Posted by Van der Hinkspittle:
Kid Rock is a goddamned "Cornwallis".
Anybody who buys his CD's should be flogged with a wet rope.
Posted by al:
i think big hit badass play more and loader
Posted by JOCAINE:
Remember my name!
http://www.jocaine.com
Jocaine the new AMERICAN BADASS! Check it out!
Posted by luv2dnce:
kid rock has a style all his own. anyone who is a true music lover will appreciate his ability to play any kind of music. country, soul, hip hop, and rock and roll.. he's got it all going on
Posted by Tex:
This cd is GREAT! You must by it!
Posted by Sick n' Tired:
Proud Veteran and Marine really know what they are talking about. You long haired hippies and modern gothic freaks sure don't! If you think that defacing our Flag is a good thing, then wrap yourself up in it and light a match. Maybe, some kind hearted Veteran will come along and put you out with their bodily fluids and a rake. Then again, maybe not! Until then, young people who don't have a clue, a job or pay taxes should be seen and NOT heard...can I get an Amen?
Posted by Proud Veteran:
Kid Rock is a talentless wanderer who can't seem to find his nitch in life and so, he goes from venue to venue just trying to get exposure. As for his wearing the Flag as a poncho during the SuperBowl halftime; send his rear in the gear butt to the front lines and see how he feels about defending our Flag. If you say "it's just a symbol", then you've never been in the military in harm's way. And, if it is "just a symbol" to you...then take yer' rearend to the fighting with "Kid Rock" and quit running your mouth over something you know NOTHING about. As for the Marine who commented on this web page about "Kid Rock"...Semper Fidelis, Devil Dog!
Posted by The Evil Mr Grog:
Ya know Beef, Australians have been known to say Arse too, so don't go presuming he/she is British just by the they talk.
Posted by SaLvATioN:
kid is god
Posted by pj:
to Beef - you are crude, and what's sad, you're probably proud of it.
I'm with Marine, and ALSO, I don't consider the lyrics (if you can call them that) entertaining - I don't want my kids listening to stuff about drugs while watching this guy disrespecting the flag!
Posted by Beef:
screw the limey fag Brit who posted below...oh, and it's ass, not arse you crooked toothed, boiled meat eating schmuck
Posted by katie16:
Cool
Posted by Caffeine:
The flag is a symbol, and I'm not upset with Kid Rock over expressing his freedom and bringing our country's flag on stage, under the eye of millions. I love the new cd. Rock on Kid!
Posted by tyler the freak:
kid rock is deffently an american bad ass
Posted by Hugo:
Get over the flag thing arseholes, freedom is granted by living in the USA, WTF? people don't die for the flag, they die cause that arsehol bush sends them into war, a flag is a flag, get over it, and if you loose sleep over something like that, then ur one sad person.
Posted by Marine:
I firmly believe in the many freedoms granted by living in the USA but what Kid Rock did with the Flag of this country during the Superbowl was not entertainment. Way to many people have died defending that symbol of freedom...not to mention what he did is against Federal Laws and a slap in the face to all Americans who believe in Freedom. As for Janet Jackson's breast exposure...so what, there is more skin on the evening news or TV commercials during prime time television.
Posted by whitey:
I think the CD is great. I've like kid rock since 99 and as he goes along he just gets better.
Posted by aG:
I was pretty surprised at this CD myself. I've never been very impressed with Kid but he showed that he has a lot more substance to him than "cowboy" with this disc.
Posted by OJ:
I'm a metalhead at heart, but over the last couple of years I have been getting pretty deep into classic country, with the likes of johnny cash, willie nelson, merle haggard, waylon jennings, kris kristopherson, hank III, jr and sr. So this new kid rock cd to me was very impressive and very great.
