Continuum
1993
Polyfuze Method
About This Album
In 1990, Kid Rock landed a 100,000 dollar record deal with Jive, only to be unceremoniously kicked to the curb when Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast, his corny debut, was much less than a blockbuster. Displaying the pluck that would contribute to his eventual stardom, Rock was undeterred by the chilly reception. He moved to New York City, signed on with indie label Continuum, and in 1993 released The Polyfuze Method. While it isn't much better than its predecessor, the album doesn't swipe as shamelessly from established hip-hop acts, and represents a significant leap forward not only in the development of Kid Rock's unlikely mixture of classic rock, hip-hop, and country influences, but his own trailer-park pimp-daddy persona. While the 2 Live Crew-style bass workouts of Grits Sandwiches aren't as prominent, The Polyfuze Method does borrow liberally from the militant, congested sound of Public Enemy, as well as N.W.A. However, Rock isn't even in the same lyrical universe as Chuck D, so the influence doesn't seem like blatant theft. If anything, Polyfuze Method's beefed-up production is a plus, as it strengthens Kid's occasionally weak raps by shouldering some of the centralizing pressure.
Track List

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.