Give the new Kid Rock a shot.

It just looks to me that people jabbing at someone for posting a thought is a bit sad, cruel and rude, if there is nothing positive to add then dont post at all.

Hi every one,
First of all.....take it easy guys...it's almost Christmas.
Not that I am a saint but come on....
Second of all, it is not that bad (album). I quess it depends on individual taste and the mood your are in(great car tracks - will keep you up).
I also listen to different kinds of music but every now and then I like to try something new.

As of his latest album being the best of his work....I am not going to be the judge of that. It is somewhat diferent with mixed styles that is for sure. Personaly , I kind of liked the first 6, 1or2 from second half including the last bonus song - track 14.
I think it could have been even better if he tone down....just a little with profanity. Just my opnion.

My attitude is you don't care for an artist, musician, performer, ect. then pass the topic by, unless you've "actually" have listen to the artist and can make a judgement from you've what you've heard. To judge without actually listening is "narrow minded". Also, people need to judge "apples with apples" and "oranges with oranges". I would never judge what what Kid Rock does, with let say, John Coltrane. Two completely different catagories of music. Coltrane is for my serious music listening, people like "Kid Rock" is the "fun stuff". And btw, it's alright to listen to music that's "fun" and might not meet audiophile standards. Btw, I don't own a "Kid Rock" CD, preferring instead to listening to classic southern rockers such as the Allman Brothers, Marshall Tucker, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ect and honky-tonkers such as Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Buck Owens and Hank Williams, Sr. Now I appreciate that Kid Rock and others like him are trying to keep this music alive, and I've also seen their videos and concerts on CMT and GAC, and for most part they do a "pretty good" job, but for myself I prefer the orginals that I've listed above.

My only objection is that people keep saying "listen to something NEW or something DIFFERENT" like Kid Rock is some sort of "different" musician that no one has ever heard of. How is Kid Rock either new or different? His first album came out almost 16 years ago. And there are more intelligent things to listen to that are FUN and LOUD. I don't care what ya'll listen to and I don't know why I even try. You can't teach a Miller or Bud man to appreciate a fine Belgian Ale.

This tread reminds me of the Howard Stern phenomena.
If you know what I mean...
A lots of fans and even more critics.

The original question was:

if anyone has any imput on his "new" sound.

So, to stay on the topic.....Yes it is kind of chaotic.
Hard to figured out the direction his album is going.
Sounds to me like a sample record. Unsure of him self and trying to find a balance lyrics to resurrect the fading rock "star". Choosing the right path seams to be more appropriate title for this album.
Anyway, if you are looking for Amadeus Mozart....look some place else. For those who like to ROCK it might be worth a listen. Who knows,... you might like it (or not).

Cheers and

Marry Christmas to all.

Mariusz Stark