The History of Rock
Kid Rock · 2000
64 min · 14 tracks · country music
A raucous blend of rock, hip-hop, and country, infused with rebellious spirit and anthemic hooks.
Top tracks — play these first
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American Bad Ass — This track serves as a defining anthem that encapsulates Kid Rock's persona, marrying rock bravado with hip-hop swagger and setting the tone for the album.
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Prodigal Son — A reflective piece that showcases Kid Rock's storytelling prowess, it contrasts the album’s more rowdy tracks with a deeper exploration of personal themes.
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Dark & Grey — This song blends elements of rock and country while delving into darker emotional territories, highlighting Kid Rock's versatility as an artist.
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Fuck That — Its raw energy and unapologetic attitude exemplify the rebellious spirit that defines much of the album, appealing to fans seeking authenticity.
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 depth across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro before launching into the high-energy track 'American Bad Ass', which features a driving beat and aggressive lyrics.
- Several tracks incorporate elements of hip-hop, such as rhythmic spoken verses and samples, while others lean more heavily on rock instrumentation.
- The final track, 'My Oedipus Complex', closes the album with a reflective tone, contrasting sharply with the preceding raucous energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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 peaks and valleys
- raucous energy for parties
- rebellious spirit of youth
- late-night rowdy gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, quiet moments
- seek cohesive, uniform tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Kid Rock's crossover appeal and rising profile in the early 2000s.
- Career context
- By the time 'The History of Rock' was released in 2000, Kid Rock had already established himself as a crossover artist with his previous album, 'Devil Without a Cause'. This third studio album further solidified his genre-blending style, showcasing his ability to merge rock, rap, and country influences in a commercially successful package. The release came during a peak phase in his career, following significant radio airplay and growing popularity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jason Aldean· Brantley Gilbert· Toby Keith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:07
- 2 American Bad Ass 4:32
- 3 Prodigal Son 6:41
- 4 Paid 4:45
- 5 Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp 7:15
- 6 Dark & Grey 4:56
- 7 3 Sheets to the Wind (What’s My Name) 3:59
- 8 Abortion 4:29
- 9 I Wanna Go Back 5:28
- 10 Ya’ Keep On 3:54
- 11 Fuck That 3:42
- 12 Fuck You Blind 3:57
- 13 Born 2 B a Hick 1:42
- 14 My Oedipus Complex 8:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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