First Kiss

Just as “All Summer Long” looked back and rocked, *First Kiss* remembers. Kid Rock’s classic rock takes a turn toward hard country on a tune like “Drinking Beer with Dad,” where Kid admits that getting older comes to everyone. “Johnny Cash” rocks a bit more than you might expect for a tribute of sorts to The Man in Black. The album’s second half turns milder, with acoustic guitars and slower tempos. Important to note: the album\'s “explicit” version includes the obscene “FOAD,” while the “clean” version finishes up with the more traditional “Say Goodbye.” It’s the same song with a crucial lyric change.

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