Rolling Stone : 4 stars out of 5 -- "Kid Rock's journey from abrasive rap metal to unreconstructed heartland rock has landed him in a sweet spot: big guitars, big drums, big choruses and gravelly vocals. Rolling Stone : 3 stars out of 5 -- "What's notable about his 11th studio set is how entertaining, even empathetic, it can occasionally be. Rolling Stone : 3. There are a few surprises here: white trash raps hollered over a musical backdrop that sounds like an evil pub rock band COVID Because of processes designed to ensure the safety of our employees, you may experience a delay in the shipping of your order. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We are grateful for your business and hope you are staying safe and healthy! Detailed Site Map of Links. Add to Cart. Tracks of Disc 1 1.
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Robert James Ritchie Sr. In a career spanning 30 years, Rock's musical style alternates between rock , hip hop , and country. A multi-instrumentalist, he has overseen his own production on nine of his eleven studio albums. Kid Rock started his professional music career as a self-taught rapper and DJ, releasing his debut album Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast in on Jive Records. His subsequent independent releases The Polyfuze Method and Early Mornin' Stoned Pimp saw him developing a more distinctive style, which was fully realized on Devil Without a Cause , his breakthrough album, which sold 14 million copies. Devil Without a Cause and his subsequent album, Cocky , were noted for blending elements of hip hop, country, rock and heavy metal. Starting with his album Born Free , the country music style has dominated his musical direction.
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Kid Rock has dabbled in country music with everyone from Hank Williams Jr. On First Kiss , Rock has finally found his country sweet spot, and it fits him like his ubiquitous fedora. As he once boasted in a song, he doesn't do drugs any more, or "any less. By Marissa R. And if you're gonna sing with one of Nashville's greatest modern voices, it never hurts to pick a tune that showcases a little vocal distortion. Rock holds his own though, belting alongside his "Alabama partner in crime," as they turn the rock ballad into a weeping country ode that swaps guitar solos for pedal steel licks.
Robert James Ritchie has enjoyed one of the most diverse careers in American popular music over the past two decades. Of course, his flamboyant lifestyle and personal life sometimes causes the public to focus more on his persona than his music -- which is a true shame, because Kid Rock has given us some timeless moments since breaking into the mainstream world just prior to the turn of the century. He does a lot of things musically, and always finds a way to do them well. And, who knows, he also could be the next great American senator! Here are ten moments in the Kid Rock song catalog that deserve to be heard time and time again! Kid Rock has been known to take a walk on the wild side of life every now and then. But, with that said, he also is very up front and honest about the repercussions of making wrong decisions. He was at his sobering best in this piercing track about a man dealing with his addiction. It was tortured.
