Rock n Roll Jesus
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| Studio album by Kid Rock | ||||
| Released | October 9, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | The Allen Roadhouse | |||
| Genre | Southern rock, country | |||
| Length | 57:07 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Producer | Kid Rock, Rob Cavallo, Mike E. Clark | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    |
| The A.V. Club | C+ |
| Blender | |
| Entertainment Weekly | B |
| Robert Christgau |  |
| Rolling Stone | |
| Rock Hard (de) | 6/10 |
Rock n Roll Jesus is the seventh studio album by Kid Rock released on October 9, 2007. Rob Cavallo (Green Day & The Goo Goo Dolls) co-produced the album with Rock.Mike E. Clark produced the track "All Summer Long." The album was not available at the iTunes Store in an act of protest by Kid Rock regarding a royalties dispute. It was nominated for two Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album and Best Male Vocal Performance for "All Summer Long" at the 2009 Grammy Awards. "All Summer Long" from the album was named the official theme song for WWE Backlash 2008 as well as "So Hott" for WWE WrestleMania XXV. This is Kid Rock's first album that does not feature material in the genres of rap rock and hip hop.
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."
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