Produced by multiple Grammy-Award winner Rob Cavallo, Happy Hour is a breezy blend of country-flavored pop and rock and roll that showcases not only the Detroit native's natural appeal as a likeable Everyman, but also his ... more »considerable gifts as a songwriter. Though many know him from his early years as the DJ in Kid Rock's Twisted Brown Trucker Band, Uncle Kracker has had impressive success as a songwriter, racking up co-writing credits on Kid Rock's blockbuster hits 'Bawitdaba,' 'Cowboy,' 'Forever,' 'Only God Knows Why,' and 2008's No. 1 'All Summer Long,' as well as his own Adult Top 40 No. 1 'Follow Me' (from his 2000 double-platinum debut Double Wide). On 'Smile,' the buoyant first single, Uncle Kracker's soulful drawl unspools over massively hooky choruses.« less
Produced by multiple Grammy-Award winner Rob Cavallo, Happy Hour is a breezy blend of country-flavored pop and rock and roll that showcases not only the Detroit native's natural appeal as a likeable Everyman, but also his considerable gifts as a songwriter. Though many know him from his early years as the DJ in Kid Rock's Twisted Brown Trucker Band, Uncle Kracker has had impressive success as a songwriter, racking up co-writing credits on Kid Rock's blockbuster hits 'Bawitdaba,' 'Cowboy,' 'Forever,' 'Only God Knows Why,' and 2008's No. 1 'All Summer Long,' as well as his own Adult Top 40 No. 1 'Follow Me' (from his 2000 double-platinum debut Double Wide). On 'Smile,' the buoyant first single, Uncle Kracker's soulful drawl unspools over massively hooky choruses.
"One of the coolest and catchiest albums I've heard in awhile. Loaded with great hooks, you'll start humming and singing along after only a few spins. Overall, most of the songs are very laid back (definitely U.K.'s style), but you can tell they've been jazzed up to be radio hits. My only gripe is on "Livin' the Dream"... a great song overall, but definitely wrecked by having Kracker's vocals overly processed for the first half of the song.
Definite highlights are: "Smile", "Another Love Song", "Me Again" (a great duet), "My Girlfriend", and "Livin' the Dream".
Definitely the best album Uncle Kracker has released to date."
Great album!
Music Lover | Raleigh, NC USA | 12/19/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I buy a lot of music, but this is my favorite of the year! It is refreshing, upbeat, and very "contagious". I cannot stop playing it. Also, you do not have to worry about turning down the volume if the kids come into the room like you did with some of Uncle Kracker's previous work."
I LOVE IT!!!!
Glennda Aust | DeKalb, MS | 04/12/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Uncle Kracker's new CD is totally awesome!!! If you like the song "Smile" you will love the whole CD. He has a great mix of music! My 16 year old son and 20 year old daughter love the CD as much as I do! My brother who is strictly a classic country music fan now ask for me to "Get that Uncle Kracker CD" when we go somewhere together and until I made him listen to it, he would have never had that playing in his CD player! I even drive my co-workers crazy playing it at work!
Uncle Kracker made this one worth waiting on!! Thanks a million."
Kracker doesn't disappoint with new album. 'Happy Hour' is a
Jeff Kingman | Wisconsin | 10/07/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've been an Uncle Kracker fan since he debuted back in 2000 with 'Double Wide' and I've been a fan ever since. I don't agree with some people saying how he's "soldout" by going more country-rock than rap-rock like he had early on in his career. Country-Rock suits him and i belive he's become more successful because of the transition. It seems like each of his albums have gotten better and better and that trend doesn't stop with 'Happy Hour', this is by far his best album to date. Every track is great, starting out with the first track (and first single) 'Smile' which is guaranteed to do exactly that. Probably the best song on the album is 'Livin' the Dream', although he could have done without the effects to his voice, the song is still amazing.
My favorite tracks on the album are 'Smile', 'My Girlfriend', 'Livin' the Dream', 'Me Again', 'Good to Be Me', and 'I Hate California'
In short, if you're a fan of Uncle Kracker you will most likely love this album, if you're just hearing him for the first time, i recommend starting with this CD."
Fabulous!
T. J. Peterson | Minneapolis, MN USA | 09/22/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love this cd. I can't stop tapping my foot and head bobbing to the songs. There is a great mix of really fun and catchy lyrics, but I especially love the first 2 songs on the cd that are a bit more on the serious heart-felt side. I could definitely recomend this cd... and I agree with one of the other reviews that mentioned this is a great driving cd!"