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Classic Album Review: Uncle Kracker | Seventy Two And Sunny

The hick-hopper tries to go legit with the help of Diane Warren and Kenny Chesney.

This came out in 2004 – or at least that’s when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):

 


Like his boss Kid Rock, Uncle Kracker wants to go from rap-rock novelty to country-rock legitimacy. And sure, this Detroiter does a decent imitation of a good ole boy. But face it: When you start singing Diane Warren songs and doing duets with Kenny Chesney, you’ve taken a wrong turn somewhere.