Rebel Soul (Kid Rock album)

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Rebel Soul
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 19, 2012 (2012-11-19)
RecordedAugust–October 2012
StudioThe Allen Roadhouse, Clarkston, Michigan
Genre
Length65:30
Label
ProducerKid Rock
Kid Rock chronology
Born Free
(2010)
Rebel Soul
(2012)
First Kiss
(2015)
Singles from Rebel Soul
  1. "Let's Ride"
    Released: October 3, 2012
  2. "Rebel Soul"
    Released: 2013

Rebel Soul is the ninth studio album by American musician

Rock N Roll Jesus to feature his backing band Twisted Brown Trucker after being absent on 2010's Born Free.[3] The song "Redneck Paradise" was written by The Young Brothers in 2007 and was sent to Kid Rock's representatives in the hopes that he would use it.[4]

The album was described as a mixture of Southern rock, soul, blues, gospel and the Motown Sound.[5]

As of February 2015, it had sold 592,000 copies in the US.[6]

During

Rock and Roll Jesus.[7] Additionally, "Let's Ride" was featured in the 2014 film Into The Storm
.

Reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Allmusic
[1]
Rolling Stone[2]
Rock Hard (de)7/10[5]

The album has received a rating of 67 out of 100 on the ratings website Metacritic.[9]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Chickens in the Pen"
4:49
2."Let's Ride"
  • Robert James Ritchie
  • Marlon Young
4:50
3."3 CATT Boogie"
  • Robert James Ritchie
  • Marlon Young
  • Matthew Shafer
4:24
4."Detroit, Michigan"
  • Robert James Ritchie
  • Clara Williams
  • Mac Rice
  • Tony Clarke
3:56
5."Rebel Soul"
4:02
6."God Save Rock n Roll"Robert James Ritchie5:21
7."Happy New Year"
  • Robert James Ritchie
  • John Eddie
3:34
8."Celebrate"
4:01
9."The Mirror"Robert James Ritchie4:46
10."Mr. Rock n Roll"
  • Robert James Ritchie
  • Marlon Young
  • Matthew Shafer
6:37
11."Cucci Galore"
  • Robert James Ritchie
  • Christopher Kennedy
4:25
12."Redneck Paradise"
  • Robert James Ritchie
  • Eric Young
  • Jason Young
  • Marlon Young
5:12
13."Cocaine and Gin"
  • Mark Miers
  • Joe Harry
4:15
14."Midnight Ferry"Robert James Ritchie5:18
Total length:65:30
Australian bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
15."Wasting Time" (remix)
 

Personnel

  • Kid Rock – vocals, guitars, piano, keyboards, organ, mellotron, slide guitar, bass, drums, percussion
  • Marlon Young – guitars, slide guitar
  • Jason Krause – guitar
  • Blake Mills – guitar
  • Aaron Julison – bass
  • Dave McMurray – Saxophone
  • Jimmie Bones
    – piano, organ, keyboards
  • Stephanie Eulinberg – drums, percussion
  • Jessica Wagner – background vocals
  • Herschel C Boone – background vocals
  • Paul Franklin – violin
  • Dan Dugmore – banjo
  • Aubrey Freed – violin

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[19] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Allmusic review". Retrieved May 31, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Hunter, James (November 20, 2012). "Rebel Soul review". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
  3. ^ Maloy, Sarah (September 24, 2012). "Kid Rock's 'Rebel Soul' Album Drops Nov. 19". www.billboard.com. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
  4. ^ "Website Disabled". Archived from the original on October 15, 2014. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Kupfer, Thomas. "Rock Hard review". issue 308. Retrieved May 31, 2013.
  6. ^ "Upcoming Releases". Hits Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on February 11, 2015.
  7. ^ "CM Punk Updates, WrestleMania XXX Theme Song, WrestleMania DVD & Blu-ray News". Wrestling Inc.com. February 2, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  8. ^ "Rebel Soul by Kid Rock reviews | Any Decent Music". www.anydecentmusic.com. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  9. ^ a b "Rebel Soul review". Metacritic. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
  10. ^ "Austriancharts.at – Kid Rock – Rebel Soul" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  11. ^ "Kid Rock Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  12. GfK Entertainment Charts
    . Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  13. ^ "Italiancharts.com – Kid Rock – Rebel Soul". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  14. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Kid Rock – Rebel Soul". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  15. ^ "Kid Rock Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  16. ^ "Kid Rock Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  17. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  18. ^ "Top Rock Albums – Year-End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  19. ^ "American album certifications – Kid Rock – Rebel Soul". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 7, 2021.

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