Devil Without a Cause
Kid Rock · 1998
71 min · 14 tracks · country music
A genre-blurring blend of rock, hip-hop, and country that embodies the rebellious spirit of late '90s America.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bawitdaba — As the opening track, it showcases Kid Rock's signature blend of rock and hip-hop with infectious energy that instantly captures listeners' attention.
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Cowboy — This track exemplifies Kid Rock's playful lyrics and cross-genre appeal, merging country elements with hip-hop bravado to create a party anthem.
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Only God Knows Why — A poignant ballad that contrasts the album's more raucous tracks, showcasing Kid Rock's emotional depth and songwriting prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends genres effectively but lacks consistent cohesion across its diverse styles.
What we noticed
- The album opens with two high-energy tracks that set a fast pace, then shifts to a more reflective tone with 'Only God Knows Why' in the latter half.
- The production includes prominent guitar riffs and hip-hop beats, often layering elements from both rock and country throughout the tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- energetic workout motivation
- late-night contemplative moods
- wave-like pacing experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album established Kid Rock's reputation and brought him mainstream recognition.
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Devil Without a Cause was Kid Rock's breakthrough album, following his earlier, self-titled release. This album marked a significant leap in his career, catapulting him into mainstream success and establishing his unique fusion style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jason Aldean· Brantley Gilbert· Toby Keith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bawitdaba 4:27
- 2 Cowboy 4:17
- 3 Devil Without a Cause 5:32
- 4 I Am the Bullgod 4:50
- 5 Roving Gangster (Rollin') 4:24
- 6 Wasting Time 4:02
- 7 Welcome 2 the Party (Ode 2 the Old School) 5:14
- 8 I Got One for Ya' 3:43
- 9 Somebody's Gotta Feel This 3:08
- 10 Fist of Rage 3:23
- 11 Only God Knows Why 5:27
- 12 Fuck Off 6:13
- 13 Where U at Rock 4:24
- 14 Black Chick, White Guy / I Am the Bullgod (remix) 12:01
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