Kid Rock Albums - Rock N Roll Jesus, Devil Without a Cause, Cocky, Kid Rock, the History of Rock, the Polyfuze Method, Early Mornin' Stoned Pimp (Paperback)

Commentary (music and lyrics not included). Chapters: Rock N Roll Jesus, Devil Without a Cause, Cocky, Kid Rock, the History of Rock, the Polyfuze Method, Early Mornin' Stoned Pimp, Live Trucker, Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast, Fire It Up. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 49. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Rock N Roll Jesus - The album sees Kid Rock moving away from hip-hop, into other genres. "Roll On" and "New Orleans" incorporate jazz to his sound, the first time he's ventured into that genre since 1996 with "Early Mornin Stoned Pimp" and "Detroit Thang." The album also features the vocals of golfer John Daly on "Half Your Age" and the rock hit "All Summer Long" which has brought the album to triple platinum status in the U.S. and in Canada. Rock N Roll Jesus has received mixed reviews from critics. The album has a score of 63 on Metacritic, based on 12 reviews. Rolling Stone gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, stating "His good-hearted faith in rock & roll delivers a powerful kick. As he well knows--and Rock N Roll Jesus proves--roaring guitars, truckloads of attitude and an unquenchable lust for life make up for a multitude of sins." Billboard stated "We may be more entertained at times by Rock's extramusical affairs, but the "Devil" should still be given his due as a clever and creative musical force." Allmusic was less enthusiastic, calling it "big, bold, and brainless" and stating, "splashy and silly though it may be, at least it gets the basic sound right, even if it's way too polished and precise." The album won several awards including two World Music Awards for World Best Male Artist and World's Best Pop/Rock Artist in 2008. "All Summer Long" won for Best Rock Song at the 2009 People's Choice Awards. The album won for Outstanding National Album at the 2008 Detroit Music Awa...http: //booksllc.net/?id=12223423