Kid Rock - Cocky
Everyone's favorite white trash rocker is back...


Review by Goc

The American Bad Ass is back! Can "Cocky" live up to the massive expectations that "Devil Without a Cause" created? I consider myself a fan of Kid Rock, I actually purchased the last album rather than burn it, but I'm certainly not a diehard fan by any means. Is this CD going to be a blockbuster for the masses like the last one, or will it disappoint those on the fringe? Let's find out....

-TRACK RUN-DOWN-

1. TRUCKER ANTHEM (feat. Uncle Kracker) – This CD kicks off very similar to Limp Bizkit's 'Hot Dog..." with chants of "Who's in the House?". But this isn't just an intro, we actually get a song here, and a sweet one at that. This song proclaims the return of Rock and company and also has some words for his detractors. A sweet introduction where we find out that Kid Rock hasn't changed one bit since the last album...not that anyone expected him to.

2. FOREVER – This is the first single off the album and you've probably caught the very patriotic video on MTV. This is true Kid Rock, but singles like these aren't the reason he sold 15 million records last time. 'Cowboy' and 'Only God Knows Why' pushed the last album, not 'Devil Without Cause' and 'American Badass' on the History of Rock album. It's a solid track, but pretty forgettable at the end of the day. Not near as good as the rock/rap tracks of his I previously mentioned, but you'll still sing the shit out of it when in a drunken haze.

"I'm still singing, and like kids on monkey bars, I'm still swinging!" - Kid Rock

3. LAY IT ON ME – This track slows the album down a bit, not to a grinding halt but the chorus doesn't include all the screaming from the last two tracks. It's a singy chorus with Rock rapping between the breaks. Rock's got one hell of a singing voice when he tries to, and this song is very easy to listen to. Solid ass track, that improves until the very end. Quotable as hell too.

"I got rich offa keepin' it real, while you Radioheads are reinventing the wheel, got critics all trippin off I don't know what, while I'm sippin King Louie not giving a fuck!" - Kid Rock

4. COCKY – Can you imagine a better name for a Rock song and album? The bastard is the walking definition of 'cocky' and you can't help but love him for it. This one probably wouldn't do much for unit sales if it was edited into a single, but its certainly one that any true Rock fan will enjoy. It's mindless entertainment, which is what we all could use sometimes.

"Never mind my age, but if we're taking numbers...15 million sold motherfucker!" - Kid Rock

5. WHAT I LEARNED OUT ON THE ROAD – The slowest track on the CD to this point. This one is basically all Kid Rock singing, and trust me I'm not complaining one bit. This is a great song, that does a lot more for the CD than just another hard rap/rock track. The hook gives you a little more energy, but all in all, this is a slow it down song. The title explains it's content; with Rock you get what you expect. I expected good stuff out of this track....and I was served up some.

"Lords know when you're not here, I get so damn bored of me" - Kid Rock

6. I'M WRONG, BUT YOU AIN'T RIGHT – This is hands down, the weakest song on the album. What's funny is it sounds like an attempt to be the "hardest" song on the track. The lyrics and concept are decent, but the chorus is so horrid it ruins the entire track. On the chorus Rock just screams out the title of the track and it sounds like he's trying to be something he's not. Rock has proved he's bringing alot more smiles to the mic than Linkin Park or Papa Roach, but this sounds like his attempt to appeal to the changing rock fan base. I just can't get into pointless screaming...sorry.

$0.25

7. LONELY ROAD OF FAITH – This is a true love song, and if you didn't know before hand, you might have a hard time figuring out it's even Kid Rock supplying the vocals. People dismiss Rock as a screaming, cocky ass, but songs like this prove he's one versatile mothergrabber. I'm not saying he's writing mind bending lyrics, but he can certainly cover alot of bases. If you take this song out of the context of the CD, it's a touching love song, but it's hard to believe some of it after you listen to the whole CD. But hey, pimps have feelings too, right? :) But don't get me wrong, the whole song isn't lovey dovey, Rock throws in some rock just when you'll about be ready to skip the track. Solid, but not really my style.

8. YOU NEVER MET A MOTHERFUCKER QUITE LIKE ME - Now this is what I'm talking about, finally we get a song that is an instant Kid Rock classic. You get every part of Kid Rock's style as he boasts about how different he is: rock, rap, comedy, singing, drug references, patriotism, trailer park love. It's hard to argue with the guy though, he really is one different motherf*cker. This is the track you're going to keep coming back to and singing the hell out of when you're driving alone somewhere.

"I been on the cover of Rolling Stone, I met the president when I was half-stoned" - Kid Rock

9. PICTURE (feat. Sheryl Crow) – There's no doubt that this has to seem like an unlikely pairing on paper, but damn, together they make one hell of a song. Each one of tells of missing their loved one through all the bullshit, liquor, and sex that comes with life on the road. If this one is made a single....damn, 'Cocky' is going to sell more copies than Jacko could ever dream of.

"Livin' my life in a slow hell, a different girl every night at the hotel, I ain't seen the sun shine in three damn days. Been fueling up on cocaine and whiskey, wish I had a good girl to miss me, lord I wonder if I'll ever change my ways." - Kid Rock

10. I'M A DOG – This has got to be the oddest track to ever put right after a touching 'love' song like 'Picture. On this one Rock tells of ridin' across the country hitting up all the ladies and well just being the pimp he proclaims to be. This one is full of the typical braggin and boastin, but it just doesn't have the charisma of most Rock tracks. It's decent, but only if you're a diehard Rock fan.

$1.00

11. MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO MEMPHIS - Another slow love song, where Rock tells about his girl leaving him. He lyrically wishes everything could be normal and he could actually have a real relationship. Doesn't really seem too sincere, but a very solid track nonetheless. Someone drops by for some shit talking to speed up the track, check out this quote:

"What station is this KSNOOZE? Kid Rock... I thought he was American Bad ass? He's putting me to sleep, nudge me if gets over 5 decibels. I knew his first album was the good one." - David Spade

12. BABY COME HOME – Another track about the ladies...wow. He's really trying to touch every base twice on this album. I love the tune on this one, but it's another one that I'm not going to listen to very hard. I like a good sing songy track, but I can only stomach so many. His name is Kid ROCK, so rock damnit!

13. DRUNK IN THE MORNING – Another hybrid track that starts slow and fires it up at the end. At the beginning it's a sad song where Rock feels sorry for himself, but at the end he just says f it and goes to town. Different enough to interest nearly anyone. Nice.

14. WCSR (feat. Snoop Dogg) – Let me clue you in to the meaning of the title, World Class Sex Rhymes. Haha, gotta love anything that has a title like that. It's completely meaningless sex-filled humor, with the Doggfather and Rock surprisingly working damn well together. A touch of the true pimp, Too Short, would have been nice, but this track is still a sweet-ass, hilarious way to end a solid CD.

$2.40

$25.70

Album price: $14.99

• #1. You Never Met a Motherfucker Quite Like Me - Rating: $4.00
• #2. Picture - Rating: $4.00
• #3. Lay It On Me - Rating: $2.50
• #4. World Class Sex Rhymes - Rating: $2.40
• #5. Cocky - Rating: $2.20

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