There is nowhere for Kid Rock to go, is there? It’s up or it’s down. Now with Cocky, the Kid is back and he wants to prove he’s more than a one trick pony.
The album’s first single, “Forever”, is nothing great. If anything, it’s pretty mediocre. “Cocky” is just the same, nothing but a braggadocios piece of so-called music.
The southern frilled “Lay It On Me” sounds a good deal like “Cowboy” but isn’t as great. Kid Rock is at his best when he throws in the southern mix to his self-styled music. That is best showcased on “What I Learned Out On The Road”, a track that combs a part between Aerosmith and Lynard Skynard. Even further down the line is the true concoction of hip-hop and that southern cooking on “I’m Wrong But You Ain’t Right”. You almost get fooled into thinking it’s a ballad when a brawl breaks out.
Cocky is best when it isn’t as arrogant. “Lonely Road Of Faith” proves Kid Rock has the ability to last for quite some time. It’s a beautiful ballad that showcases his vocal power more than any song before it. Another, though not as powerful, ballad is “Picture” featuring Sheryl Crow. Crow outshines the Kid on this one and is worth the listen. “Midnight Train To Memphis” starts of endearing, but let’s just say he really f’s it up at the end.
Actually, I’m surprised about how slow Cocky really is. I will admit that is a good thing. I expected Cocky to be fast, and more punk rock than hip-hop. It’s neither really, except on the rare occasion. Cocky is more ballad than butcher. “Drunk In The Morning” proves Kid Rock is growing up a little and life is more than sex and money.
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