VOA标准英语2011-'Born Free' Reflects Organic Blues-Based

Kid Rock describes his latest album, "Born Free," as "organic blues-based rock and roll."

"Born Free" is Kid Rock's first new album in more than three years. He left the comforts of his home studio in Detroit, Michigan to record the collection in Los Angeles with renowned¹ producer Rick Rubin. But, that doesn't mean Kid wasn't in the Midwestern state in spirit.

"The catalyst² for this record was Detroit, and my thoughts on the world through the lens of Detroit," he said. "Watching everything go downhill over the past few years, the economy, the loss of jobs everywhere, I wanted to make a record that reflected the times but still had soul."

Only one member of Kid Rock's band, Twisted Brown Trucker, appears on "Born Free." Kid's guitarist, Marlon Young, joins an all-star band created by Rick Rubin that features the Red Hot Chili³ Peppers' drummer Chad Smith, The Heartbreakers' keyboardist Benmont Tench, and guitarists Matt Sweeney of the New York rock group Chavez and David Hidalgo of Los Lobos.

Kid collaborated⁴ on several tracks with artists from rock, pop, Country, and rap. They include Bob Seger, Sheryl Crow and Trace Adkins; an unusual pairing of Country star Martina McBride and rapper T.I.; and Zac Brown, who Kid refers to as one of his favorite newcomers

1 renowned   

adj.著名的，有名望的，声誉鹊起的

参考例句：

• He is one of the world's renowned writers.他是世界上知名的作家之一。
• She is renowned for her advocacy of human rights.她以提倡人权而闻名。

2 catalyst   

n.催化剂，造成变化的人或事

参考例句：

• A catalyst is a substance which speeds up a chemical reaction.催化剂是一种能加速化学反应的物质。
• The workers'demand for better conditions was a catalyst for social change.工人们要求改善工作条件促进了社会变革。

3 chili   

n.辣椒

参考例句：

• He helped himself to another two small spoonfuls of chili oil.他自己下手又加了两小勺辣椒油。
• It has chocolate,chili,and other spices.有巧克力粉，辣椒，和其他的调味品。

4 collaborated   

合作( collaborate的过去式和过去分词 )； 勾结叛国

参考例句：

• We have collaborated on many projects over the years. 这些年来我们合作搞了许多项目。
• We have collaborated closely with the university on this project. 我们与大学在这个专案上紧密合作。