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'''''Rebel Soul''''' is the ninth studio album by American musician [[Kid Rock]] and his final release with [[Atlantic Records]]. The album was released on November 19, 2012, and was self-produced by Kid Rock. It is his first since 2007's ''[[Rock N Roll Jesus]]'' to feature his backing band [[Twisted Brown Trucker]]; they were not featured on 2010's ''[[Born Free (Kid Rock album)|Born Free]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/474955/kid-rocks-rebel-soul-album-drops-nov-19 | title=Kid Rock's 'Rebel Soul' Album Drops Nov. 19 | publisher=www.billboard.com | date=September 24, 2012 | accessdate=October 24, 2012 | author=Maloy, Sarah}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.interstatelive.com/interviews/interviews/interview_with_the_young_brothers.html |title=Website Disabled |accessdate=January 7, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141015084923/http://www.interstatelive.com/interviews/interviews/interview_with_the_young_brothers.html |archivedate=October 15, 2014 }}</ref>
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'''''Rebel Soul''''' is the ninth studio album by American musician [[Kid Rock]] and his final to be released with [[Atlantic Records]]. The album was released on November 19, 2012. The album was self-produced by Kid Rock himself. It is his first since 2007's ''[[Rock N Roll Jesus]]'' to feature his backing band [[Twisted Brown Trucker]] after being absent on 2010's ''[[Born Free (Kid Rock album)|Born Free]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/474955/kid-rocks-rebel-soul-album-drops-nov-19 | title=Kid Rock's 'Rebel Soul' Album Drops Nov. 19 | publisher=www.billboard.com | date=September 24, 2012 | accessdate=October 24, 2012 | author=Maloy, Sarah}}</ref> "Redneck Paradise" was written by The Young Brothers in 2007; they sent it to Kid Rock's representatives hoping he would use the song.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.interstatelive.com/interviews/interviews/interview_with_the_young_brothers.html |title=Website Disabled |accessdate=January 7, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141015084923/http://www.interstatelive.com/interviews/interviews/interview_with_the_young_brothers.html |archivedate=October 15, 2014 }}</ref>


The album was described as a mixture of [[Southern rock]], [[soul music|soul]], [[blues]], [[gospel music|gospel]] and [[Motown#Motown Sound|Motown Sound]].<ref name="de" />
The album was described as a mixture of [[Southern rock]], [[soul music|soul]], [[blues]], [[gospel music|gospel]] and the [[Motown#Motown sound|Motown Sound]].<ref name="de" />


It has sold 592,000 copies in the US as of February 2015.<ref>{{cite magazine|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211084522/http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases |archivedate= February 11, 2015 |url=http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases |title=Upcoming Releases |magazine=Hits Daily Double |publisher=HITS Digital Ventures }}</ref>
As of February 2015, it had sold 592,000 copies in the US.<ref>{{cite magazine|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211084522/http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases |archivedate= February 11, 2015 |url=http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases |title=Upcoming Releases |magazine=Hits Daily Double |publisher=HITS Digital Ventures }}</ref>


During [[NASCAR]]'s 2012 Race to the Chase, Kid Rock introduced the last 10 races with an array of songs of the album including "Let's Ride", the title track, "The Mirror", "Celebrate" and "Mr. Rock N Roll". "Let's Ride" was used as one of the official theme songs to [[WWE]]'s [[WWE Tribute to the Troops|2012 Tribute to the Troops event]], while "Celebrate" is the official theme songs to [[WrestleMania XXX]] and would be used once again as one of the official theme songs to [[WrestleMania 34]] alongside another fellow Kid Rock song "New Orleans" from ''[[Rock and Roll Jesus]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/0202/569872/cm-punk-updates/ |title=CM Punk Updates, WrestleMania XXX Theme Song, WrestleMania DVD & Blu-ray News |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=February 2, 2014 |work= |publisher=Wrestling Inc.com |accessdate=February 3, 2014}}</ref> "Let's Ride" was also used in the 2014 film, ''[[Into the Storm (2014 film)|Into The Storm]]''.
During [[NASCAR]]'s 2012 Race to the Chase, Kid Rock introduced the last 10 races with a selection of songs from the album, including "Let's Ride," the title track, "The Mirror," "Celebrate," and "Mr. Rock N Roll." "Let's Ride" was used as one of the official theme songs for [[WWE]]'s [[WWE Tribute to the Troops|2012 Tribute to the Troops event]], while "Celebrate" became the official theme song for [[WrestleMania XXX]]. Both songs were once again used for [[WrestleMania 34]], along with another Kid Rock song, "New Orleans," from the album ''[[Rock and Roll Jesus]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/0202/569872/cm-punk-updates/ |title=CM Punk Updates, WrestleMania XXX Theme Song, WrestleMania DVD & Blu-ray News |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=February 2, 2014 |work= |publisher=Wrestling Inc.com |accessdate=February 3, 2014}}</ref> Additionally, "Let's Ride" was featured in the 2014 film ''[[Into the Storm (2014 film)|Into The Storm]]''.


==Reception==
==Reception==
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|ADM= 4.6<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.anydecentmusic.com/review/5059/Kid-Rock-Rebel-Soul.aspx|title=Rebel Soul by Kid Rock reviews &#124; Any Decent Music|website=www.anydecentmusic.com|accessdate=June 28, 2020}}</ref>
|ADM= 4.6<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.anydecentmusic.com/review/5059/Kid-Rock-Rebel-Soul.aspx|title=Rebel Soul by Kid Rock reviews &#124; Any Decent Music|website=www.anydecentmusic.com|accessdate=June 28, 2020}}</ref>
|MC=67/100<ref name="metacritic">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/rebel-soul/kid-rock/critic-reviews|title=Rebel Soul review|website=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=November 23, 2012}}</ref>
|MC=67/100<ref name="metacritic">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/rebel-soul/kid-rock/critic-reviews|title=Rebel Soul review|website=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=November 23, 2012}}</ref>
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The album has received a rating of 67 out of 100 on the ratings website [[Metacritic]].<ref name="metacritic" />
The album has received a rating of 67 out of 100 on the ratings website [[Metacritic]].<ref name="metacritic" />


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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*[[Blake Mills]] – guitar
* Aaron Julison – bass
* Aaron Julison – bass
* [[Dave McMurray]] – Saxophone
*[[Jimmie "Bones" Trombly|Jimmie Bones]] – piano, organ, keyboards
*[[Jimmie "Bones" Trombly|Jimmie Bones]] – piano, organ, keyboards
* Stephanie Eulinberg – drums, percussion
* Stephanie Eulinberg – drums, percussion
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Rebel Soul
Studio album by
Kid Rock
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 Kid Rock and his final release with Atlantic Records. The album was released on November 19, 2012, and was self-produced by Kid Rock. It is his first since 2007's Rock N Roll Jesus to feature his backing band Twisted Brown Trucker; they were not featured 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 NASCAR's 2012 Race to the Chase, Kid Rock introduced the last 10 races with a selection of songs from the album, including "Let's Ride," the title track, "The Mirror," "Celebrate," and "Mr. Rock N Roll." "Let's Ride" was used as one of the official theme songs for WWE's 2012 Tribute to the Troops event, while "Celebrate" became the official theme song for WrestleMania XXX. Both songs were once again used for WrestleMania 34, along with another Kid Rock song, "New Orleans," from the album Rock and Roll Jesus.[7] Additionally, "Let's Ride" was featured in the 2014 film Into The Storm.

Reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic?4.6[8]
Metacritic67/100[9]
Review 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

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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

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  • 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

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Certifications

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

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  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. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Kid Rock – Rebel Soul" (in German). 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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