More New-Style Kid Rock
345216
If you liked Born Free, you probably will like this album.  He continues with his new country-tinged rock & roll, and the tunes are catchy and mostly upbeat.  I like this sound, but I miss the "Fist Of Rage", "Somebody's Got To Feel This" sound.  If that's Kid Rock to you, you probably won't like this album.
2073066
Finally a song worth downloading!  YelaWolf killed it.  Although I personally feel that Kid Rock is a douche, it was good to hear the classic kid rock from back in the day back into action.  This song should certainly get fans of hip-hop excited about the genre again.  It's still possible to make a good southern rock/rap song!
1814020
Fans and newcomers alike will enjoy this release. It continues the same style of big beats with rock guitars and tough samples that their previous album, "Tweekend", utilized, especially on tracks like Born Too Slow, with its quality rock vocals, and the satisfyingly crunchy Weapons of Mass Distortion. But tracks like Broken Glass, Acetone, and Wide Open also harken back to the smoother, more synthesizer-based sounds of their first full-length, "Vegas", and serve to balance this album better than its predecessor. There are also a few nicely-executed doses of hip-hop and soul flavor to round out the diversity of the sound.
I can't really justify giving this album 5 stars because it doesn't break much new ground, but rather fine-tunes an already successful formula. But if you enjoy big, driving electronica infused with rock sensibilities, it doesn't get much bigger or better than this.
1592677
Canadian roc band Theory of a Deadman released their fifth album "Savages" in 2014. Originally hailed as little more than Nickelback clones, TOAD has grown into their own sound and direction with their last few records. "Savages" sees a little shift in direction for the band: the tracks are heavier, slightly more dark, and seem more geared toward death and redemption than criticizing ex-lovers that so predominated previous efforts. Overall the record continues the TOAD evolution in a good way.

to preface my review, I have to admit than I'm not the biggest fan of modern music. I don't enjoy most of the modern scene at all; however, TOAD always seemed to stick out to me as somewhat different and creative. I enjoyed their funny songs immensely throughout previous albums; I also really enjoyed the pop sensibilities that they were able to harness while still keeping a hard rock edge. "Savages" continues the evolution of TOAD's sound in a pretty creative way. The tracks are heavier than most previous albums by the band; and the ballads are seemingly more geared toward an almost country style of sappiness. TOAD even manages to pull off a duet with country crooners Rascal Flatts (not a favorite of mine though). Tracks like "Drown," "Blow," "Misery Of Mankind" and "Panic Room" blow the roof off this record, and should easily please any fan of hard rock music today. Most of the tracks here are listenable and enjoyable rock songs, but the album does include a tiny amount of filler as well.

To make it simple for anyone looking to purchase this album I say: GO GET IT NOW! There's no way any fan  of the band won't like this album, it's just another awesome album that makes me think rock music isn't totally dead and gone.
3787131
Let me first say that I am a new Kid Rock fan.  I was very skeptical about a metal-rap artist at first.  But I really enjoyed his beer commercials and his performance at super bowl 38 was the only one I enjoyed at halftime.
Several months afterwards, while bumming out that Creed had broken up, I purchased "Devil W/O a Cause" and this CD, also.  I must say I wasn't disappointed.
This self-titled CD is full of Stones "Exile on Main Street" type rockers, such as "Rock and Roll Pain Train," "Rock and Roll," and a 70's-ish Rod Stewart sound-alike ("Cadillac P***y").
Kid pulls out the stops on the grunge, hung-over, drug abusing ear-splitter "Jackson, Mississippi" and produces another bragadoccio rap song on "Intro." These are the most in-your-face, modern style of rap and rock songs on the CD.
But it's his softer songs that are the most enjoyable.  He bares his soul on "Cold and Empty" and "I Am." And the bonus song, co-written by country music outlaw and living legend, David Allan Coe, "Single Father" is a classic.  It is minimalist in style with only drums and organ.
Kid also covers Bad Company's "Feel Like Making Love" with a cool arrangement but his cover of Coe's "Son of the South" could've done with a new arrangement somehow.  He should have made the guitars heavier or perhaps included some kind of rap in the middle  (He changed the title to "Son of Detroit.")
I must say that is you are pushing 40 and want to hear something modern that hearkens back to the 70's classic rock sounds, such as old Stones, Allman Brothers, Rod Stewart, and even my favorite country singer, David Allan Coe, this is definitely the CD to buy.
If you are a Kid Rock/Limp Bizkit fan, you probably won't like this one....unless you like the aforementioned bands.
4753369
I never thought I'd see the day when the New Kids had a greatest hits album out.  I can't say that I grew up with their music as a teenager, but I liked them.  Jordan Knight Joey McIntire and the rest of the guys sound pretty good.  The songs "Hangin Tough", "Please Don't Go Girl", "Cover Girl", "Step By Step" and "I'll Be Loving You Forever" are teen pop classics from the late 80s and early 90s.  Donnie Wahlberg sounds good on "The Right Combination".  Joey shows his vocal skills on the track "Stay The Same".  These two tracks are not part of their classics, but they sound very good.  This is a good disc.
4588182
A little bit more of a rock sound than their previous releases, but still a good showing.
985849
Yes there is nothing new here on the latest album from Nickleback.  If you liked their last album you will probably enjoy the majority of this disc. At this point in their careers there is no reason for them to change their formula however their next release should have something fresh on it before they start losing momentum. The Long Road isn't filled with meaningful moving lyrics so for those people ripping it because of that need to remember this is simply a rock album and these guys are having fun. The guitar isn't innovative or fresh and sounds alot like the last album but it is great to listen to loud. Remember music doesn't need to be complicated. From start to finish this album is not as strong as their previous realeases but have some really good tunes. Best songs are:  Do it anymore, Believe or not and Figured you out. There are no duds on the album but I personally cringe everytime I hear "Saturday Night's alright....." If you like Nickelback then buy the album. If you don't like them don't buy it. I gave it 4 stars but 3.5 would be more appropriate.
1336196
I've been listening to The Offspring all my life. Ever since Smash, I have been a fan. While Conspiracy Of One and Splinter were decent, they weren't quite up to par with the Offspring I had come to know. This marks a major return to themselves. With songs like "Trust In You" and "Hammerhead" harkening back to the raw days of Ixnay and Smash, and "You're Gonna Go Far, Kid" and "Stuff Is Messed Up" sounding like the more playful album Americana, the album still shows progress in a new direction. "Half-Truism", "Nothingtown", and "Takes Me Nowhere" showing a newer, cleaner, sound. "Let's Hear It For Rock Bottom" shows the influence of the ska-punk band, The Police, in The Offspring.

The album also shows signs of more mature music in songs like "Kristy, Are You Doing Okay?" and "Fix You". They sound more like alternative hits than the punk we've come to know. While they aren't bad, they are strange, but the quality of the rest of the album well makes up for these two misplaced tracks.

This leaves two tracks unmentioned. "A Lot Like Me" and "Rise And Fall". Both are decent songs, but you can't help but hearing Linkin Park and Green Day sounds in the songs, respectively.

While there are a few weak points, for the most part, the album is amazing, and is another solid Offspring release.
4084743
Kid Rock's new album isn't as revolutionary as the artist and title proclaim; yet it IS rather pleasing, and is indeed a bit maturer than much of Rock's previous work.  The only hints of the rock/rap that will haunt him 'til the day he dies are found in "Sugar" and "Don't Tell Me U Love Me"--and even then, both songs stand testiment to the fact that Rock doesn't distinguish between musical boundaries.  You have to respect him for that, if nothing else.

The album's strength, like it's two immediate predessecors, lies in its southern rock backbone.  Nowhere is this more clear than on "All Summer Long," a melodical melding of Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama" and Warren Zevon's "Werewolves of London" (the opening riff makes me wish Rock would record "Werewolves;" honestly, he would tear that song up--in a good way).  The country blues of "New Orleans" (a co-write with the one and only David Allan Coe) is another joyous sing-along, and one of Rock's most enjoyable tunes in a long time.  "Amen" gets a bit too serious, but it is still enjoyable; naturally, Rock makes controversial declarations like "God d*** it, I'm afraid to send my kids to church" and "Our nation's race relations got me feelin' guilty for bein' white."  The stone-cold country of "Half Your Age" helps convey the songs hilarious--and scathing--message.  "Blue Jeans and a Rosary" touches upon gospel vibes, as does the previously-mentioned "Amen."  Even the title track, though lyrically unoriginal, is catchy and listenable.

To me, this is Kid Rock's third record.  I know, he had a career before COCKY; but here we see a man evolving musically and lyrically.  While he still isn't at the creative high he insists he is, Kid Rock has managed to transcend genres, and to create some truly memorable music.  ROCK N ROLL JESUS is a great album, if only for the fact that you can't easily place it in one musical category.  While I don't recommend worshipping Rock for that, I do suggest we pay him some respect, and lend him our ears.  Preach on, brother.
4663314
Norah Jones has enlisted some top new collaborators to create a CD with a darker rootsier more 'rock' feel.  While I wouldn't call this as radical a departure as some have claimed, you can definitely hear a faster tempo and depth in the lyrics, but fans of Norah's slow groove will still find works they are going to enjoy as well (You've Ruined Me, Back to Manhattan, for example).

The opener, "Chasing Pirates" definitely shows the rock sentiment.  It's a well-chosen radio piece that will get attention for the entire effort. This song, "Young Blood", "I wouldn't need you" and "Tell your Mama" are my favorites of the Baker's dozen offered up here.

Rebecca Kyle, December 2009
1814540
I really liked Lillix's first album, and after listening to this the first time I was gonna rate it just slightly lower, I was used to the first one and really liked it.  I've had a few days to listen to this one, and the songs really grew on me.  I liked it to begin with but now I'd probably rate it just as good as the first album.  Sweet Temptation and Doughnut really stood out for me, I really liked them and will definately be adding them to my playlist everynight.  Blackout, Little things, Got Off Easy, and Just Like You also sounded good the first time I listened to them, I think they will be going on the nightly playlist also.  Although a tad slow, even Wishing Well sounded listenable and good to me, I liked the occasional violins, not every song is as slow as this one, so it was nice for a change.  Turpentine, although not one of my favorites to begin with, really grew on my and I'd say it's one of my favorites from this album, along with the previously mentioned songs.  "Tempo Change", I'm still listening to that one.  As the name says, it goes from a slower song to a faster one.  My personal taste is I really like the fast ones, that one seems like a good one too.  It's a little odd but overall sounds listenable.

Lillix has always had a rock sound to them (although some like to call them "Pop", if anything it was pop with a rock sound to it) for the first album.  This one, although sounding different, still has that rock sound to it and fast upbeat tempo for most of the songs (as did the first album).  I thought for my initial listen that they had moved more to a pop sound, but they haven't, the songs are just different from the first album, they still have the rock sound to them.  So after listening to it for a few days I gotta rate it 5 stars because I really like it, it seems like most of the whole album is gonna be listenable , as was the first album.  I can see this is gonna be another of my current favorite albums, that I listen to all the time.
4675182
UPDATE: Well as I stated in my title, after I saw Kid Rock & The Brown Trucker Band perform songs from this CD, at a concert last night, February 13, 2013 in Bossier City, Louisiana, I was really, really impressed with these songs. Kid Rock & band performed almost, if not every song on this CD, and the songs were "AWESOME". At first, I thought this was just a good solid rock album, but now, I see it as being "awesome", and being another Kid Rock "landmark album".

The show/concert last night from the "Rebel Soul" Tour was totally "awesome". You got pyrotechnics, a confetti drop, a balloon drop, & a beach ball drop, plus a spectacular light show, with 2 big screens for close-up shots. At the T-Shirt shop, there was a huge collection of concert T-Shirts with the "Kid Rock - Rebel Soul Tour" Logo on them, plus a "Cucci Galore" poster, a "Let's Ride" License Plate,  plus alot of other great stuff.

The songs like "Chickens in the Pen", "Let's Ride", "Catt Boogie", "Detroit Michigan", "Rebel Soul", "God Save Rock & Roll", "HAPPY NEW YEAR/LET'S GET S*** FACED", "Celebrate", "The Mirror", "Mr. Rock & Roll", "Cucci Galore", "Redneck Paradise", "Cocaine & Gin", & "Midnight Ferry", were all "awesome". Of course Kid Rock & band performed classic songs from his prior albums as well.

After listening to this CD again, after the "Rebel Soul" Tour, Show/Concert in Bossier City, last night, I'd definitely have to rate it as a definite 5 STAR ALL THE WAY!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ALBUM CD. THANKS!!!!!
2948894
This HED album sounded different from their last few (more rock and less punk and vulgar rap), but I liked the change.  Also, the last 3 songs were all reggae and pretty cool
1499304
Simple Plan's first album was 100% pop punk, with songs that portrayed stories about how miserable their lives were as teenagers, such as "I'm Just a Kid" and "The Worst Day Ever." These songs were solid pop punk songs and were enjoyable to listen to. Simple Plan's second album showed that the band grew up from their first album with more mature lyrics. However, many of the song were still pessimistic like "Welcome to My Life" and "Jump." I liked their first two albums and the new album "Simple Plan" is no exception. Of course, the genre of music on this new album has changed. Most of the songs on the first two albums were pop punk or punk rock, as well as just rock. This album mixes the elements of pop, rock, alternative, punk,hip hop and even electronica into one unique package. The songs on this album also show maturity from Simple Plan. Below is a list of ratings for each song on the album:

1)WHEN I'M GONE- The first single off the album, this song mixes electronic elements with their classic punk rock genre. Its a good starting single- 9/10

2)TAKE MY HAND- This song starts off sounding like a song from their old albums (punk rock) but when it enters the second verse, electronic elements are added for effects. I like this song, but its not my favorite on the album- 8/10.

3)THE END- This is a critical turning point song for Simple Plan. The first part of the song sounds like the beginning of a electronica/dance track. But once the song gets into the chorus, it switches to pop punk.  Its one of the better songs on the album- 9/10.

4)YOUR LOVE IS A LIE- This song sounds like a replica of "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" from Green Day. Its pure punk rock with a little tweaking from producers; solid song- 8/10.

5)SAVE YOU- This is one of the best songs on the album and shows the maturity that Simple Plan has went through. Nice instrumentation and vocals- 10/10.

6)GENERATION- This song is not one of the better songs on the album. It starts out with a weird horn that doesn't sound like Simple Plan at all. At least when it reaches the chorus, it switches to a punk rock song- 6/10.

7)TIME TO SAY GOODBYE- This is one song that comes directly from the Still Not Getting Any era- totally pop punk/punk rock. I like it because it shows that Simple Plan could still make a solid punk rock song- 9/10.

8)I CAN WAIT FOREVER- Something totally different from Simple Plan, this song is actually one of the best songs on the album. Nice piano and instrumentation as well as vocals from Pierre and the others. Sounds like a wonderful pop ballad- 10/10.

9)HOLDING ON- This song is not bad, but it sounds too generic. Also, the verses sound like a Linkin Park song because one of the members (I heard it was Chuck Comeau) speaks like Mike Shinoda. Not a bad song, but not my favorite- 7/10.

10)NO LOVE- The very beginning sounds like "It's True" from the Backstreet Boy's Black and Blue album. Right after that, it sounds like the beginning of "Perfect" from Simple Plan's first album. And then the song turns into a solid pop/rock ballad.  Different, but a great sounding song-9/10

11)WHAT IF- A very long song (5:54) but unique in its production, vocal performances, and instrumentation. A nice solid punk rock song- 9/10.

CONCLUSION- Simple Plan makes a solid album which I think most loyal Simple Plan fans will find refreshing and more mature. I like their new direction and I hope others will appreciate it too.  I give this album a 4.3/5.
3062903
I consider myself a huge Kid Rock fan.  I have his early albums, the ones before Devil Without a Cause, have seen him perfom three times, and generally revere the man.  With that established, I must say I am sorely dissapointed with this album.

Simply put, I miss the old Kid Rock.  Even at his most cocky, with arrogant, self-praising lyrics, I always felt Kid Rock was poking a little fun at himself.  Yes, he was brash, but you knew he did not take himself too seriously.  I always felt his songs were good at pointing out hypocrisy in a sly manner.

On this album, the lyrics are very simple, inane even.  The songs just say the same words over and over again, and I am sick of every song when it has about 30 seconds left.  I find myself skipping forward just to end the monotony.  Kid Rock's previous songs had clever lyrics that made me want to listen closely, and they often told a story.  The songs on this album all sound like a good time beer commercial.  I know Kid has his own brand of beer.  They will not have to look far for background songs for the commercials showing the people of different races and professions having a great time together.  The whole album is just too Brady Bunch, goody-two-shoes.

I miss the old Kid Rock that stuck it to the man, made me look at myself in a different light, and mostly made me laugh.
4448853
The Get Up Kids have been one of my favorite bands of the past ten years and I was very excited to hear they had re-united after not putting out an album since 2004.  While each of their previous albums is different and unique in its own way, they still all maintain a certain cohesive sound that has a similarity and made their sound recognizable.  While all being different, I greatly enjoyed each of them.....and I must add that On A Wire did take some getting used to, but it did become one of my favs.

Fast forward 7 years to There Are Rules.  The only recognizable aspect on this album is Matt Pryor's distinct voice.  Other than that all other signs of the Get Up Kids are absent.  The music itself is almost all electronic sounding.  Even the vocals feature a muffled, somewhat distorted aspect.  Gone are any catchy hooks, guitar riffs, or anything resembling a classic TGUK ballad such as I'll Catch You.  I want to like this album so bad that I keep playing it and playing it but I can't listen for more than a few minutes without having to pop in one of their older releases.  I tried dozens of times but this album just doesn't do it for me.  It sounds like a 90's Industrial album and really doesn't feature any rock or emo stylings.

I bet alot of people will love this album and enjoy the new direction the band is taking.  Thats fine by me.  I can see how you could like this, but its just not for me.  I'm all for bands trying new things but this is too far out there for my liking.  I don't need them to recreate a previous work to like it but I would have enjoyed at least something with a more rock/pop feel to it.  Comparing this album to Something To Write Home About, is like comparing apples to hamburgers.

If you are all about getting into a new (electronic) sound, then go for it and check this out.  If you want to hear the get up kids from last decade, your best bet is to pop in your old cd.