From Amazon.com Kid Rock maintains a remarkable propensity for wearing his contradictions on his sleeve, and more than anything he's previously released, Rock n Roll Jesus finds fuel in unresolved opposites. Is he a hard-core chauvinist ("Half Your Age") or a would-be gentlemen ("When U Love Someone")? Is he a God-fearing everyman ("Blue Jeans and a Rosary") or a bohemian hero ("So Hott")? These questions are nothing new, even if the album at hand takes them to freshly delirious extremes. Ever since he first began shedding his rap/rock posture to be the next Ted Nugent, Kid Rock has constructed his public persona out of full-frontal ambivalence: race, class, sex, religion, money, whatever it takes. This album's bookends--the title song and "bonus" track, "Lowlife (Living the Highlife)"--demonstrate all this irreconcilable nonsense in no uncertain terms, but all his polar wobbling is at least stabilized by a firm commitment to southern-styled rock, tinged at times with gospel, blues, a lingering need to rap ("Sugar"), and a rare, soul-fed instrumental jambalaya ("New Orleans"). In the end, Kid Rock may be a remarkable self-promoter, but a musical Messiah he is not. --Jason Kirk
Customer Reviews:
Appealing to the MassesFebruary 3, 2008 T. SCHELLENBERG(Canada) You know how some girls like the bad boy types? Well this little nugget appeals to all types of girls & boys alike! I haven't been a HUGE fan of KID ROCK's but when I heard AMEN on the radio, I was intrigued. I also had heard "TOO HOT" which makes you curious....After getting the CD, I love to play it over & over. It's a very diverse mix of good/bad & dirty! LOVE IT! I think my favorite at this moment is "NEW ORLEANS". Play it loud!
A great mix of all he does!October 9, 2007 Shangelle(Montreal - Canada) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is an album that covers every style kid rocks does country, soul, hip hop, rock, etc. If you are a fan you will luv! 3 songs are great concert song the rest are more soft. "half your age" is pure country and sounds great with kid's voice. "blue jeans and a rosary" is one of his best written songs. Rock on kid!!
Unexpected!October 9, 2007 Shane Beirnes(Canada) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the best rock record of 2007! This is a great blend of Bob Seger, Aerosmith, Skynyrd, AC/DC, Outlaw Country etc. Kid Rock wears his influences on his sleave, and I gotta say, it really works. This is a great album!!
