The song isn't Summer Of 69 it is Hold On Loosely by 38 special.Both songs used its chord progression. Kid only uses it at start and in middle of song but it has an originally riff to go with it....
The problem with this song isn't that it does not break new ground. It's mindless entertainment, like an action flick that you have to suspend all disbelief in order to enjoy. The issue is that i...
In reply to Noah Eaton. Interesting.
Kid Rock is not a country singer but it is clear he was looking for a sure hit song on this album something that would be catchy on the radio bearing in mind his last album did not go platinum, s...
I'm sort of a fan of Kid. He actually spends most of his off-the-road down time in Troy, Alabama, now. He bought some land north of Troy (just south of Montgomery) where he fishes and hunts. He h...
Well, if it has any redeeming quality, I think it leaves Zac Brown's "Beautiful Drug" in the dust.
In reply to Trigger. Do you plan on looking at Montgomery Gentry's n...
Not sure what you mean by "specifically to country radio." There might be a special country mix of this song, but this was first serviced to active rock and hot adult contemporary/adult pop radio...
Still more country than Sam Hunt.
It was 81 in Michigan today! Also, Kid Rock blows!
I Wouldn't knock Kid Rock He is a good singer. I wouldn't consider him country not in a long shot he is more of southern rock artist.
Kid Rock > Luke Bryan
In reply to J Burke. Not sure I'll review the album, we'll see. The ...
Trig, Wow, did you ever think that Kid Rock would be such a hot topic with opinions on both sides? Guess you're working on the album review!!!
I think you guys are all full of crap. NOBODY is more loyal to his fan or his home town and city. He is very talented. I love to listen to everysong he and Bob Segar have ever sang and I am 62 yr...
Ha, kid never even acted country until he started up that bromance with Bocephus. I like some of Kids work, and on this particular album, the only stand out track is called Johnny Cash, but it is...
I like Kid Rock. Sings a lot of songs about my region and I enjoy that. He's not the most classy guy in the world but he certainly represents a certain demographic that excists here in the Rust B...
In reply to ABC. I agree
I've said this before: Great Singer - No but good Great Writer - No but ok Great Musician - No but ok Great Entertainer - Yes and doesn't ever mail in a performance and is very respectful to fans...
I've always thought of Kid Rock as more southern rock than country. Haven't listened to 'First Kiss' yet but going by stuff like 'All Summer Long' I'd definitely call him southern rock, not count...
Even though "First Kiss" isn't really country, but I really like this song.
In reply to TheCheapSeats. And truth be told, every music genre need...
Does every song that comes out now need to use an electronic drum beat? Instant disqualification from being called country, any use of EDB. There it it is right there. No amount of banjo, fiddle,...
I've listened to whole album a few times. It's basically innocuous music that's not too hard on the ears. Some catchy hooks, some nostalgia, some introspection, nothing too heady or heavy. Backya...
In reply to Noah Eaton. I have to say, Noah, that you more often the...
I know this is seen as one of the worst sins a true country music fan can commit but honestly, I've softened up on Kid Rock a lot over the last 2 years. Like many others I've talked to, they don'...
In reply to Lunchbox. I second this. That was a thought I had the ot...
In reply to Noah Eaton. I agree with these sentiments and think Kid ...
The redundancy of Kid Rock's subject matter as well as the blatant ripping off of more talented artists has been well documented but I've never seen an artist actually rip off one of his own song...
In reply to Dane. i like when Triggerman does reviews on throwback a...
In reply to Dane. Dane, I appreciate your concern. This has been a p...
Sounds like summer of 69 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f06QZCVUHg
It's like any guitar-heavy music that isn't indie/British is considered country now.
In reply to Trigger. Hear ya Trigger . BTW I got about halfway throu...
Trig, when I began reading your blog, I loved it cos it was a place for you (and readers) to tout awesome new traditional country music. I discovered Sturgill, re-visited Alison Moore, and got sc...
At least he can still rock the goatee
In reply to Trigger. I just posted again and don't see it. No big de...