Having dropped on Friday (8.08,) superstar rapper-turned-rocker Machine Gun Kelly changes musical lanes and traverses genres on his Lost Americana album.
Launching his career on the success of the chart-topping pop-punk LPs Tickets to My Downfall and Mainstream Sellout, the now 35-year-old singer/songwriter explores unchartered territory with a his new country, folk and classic heartland rock influenced full length.
About not wanting to be typecast, the musician (born) Colson Baker told People “I choose to not stay contained in a societal box.” “All I do is entertain, and entertainment can’t be that serious.”
Initially teased in June with a cinematic trailer narrated by Bob Dylan, the folk legend described the record as “a sonic map of forgotten places, a tribute to the spirit of reinvention and a quest to reclaim the essence of American freedom.” “From the glow of neon diners to the rumble of the motorcycles, this is music that celebrates the beauty found in the in-between spaces.” “Where the past is reimagined, and the future is forged on your own terms.”
During last week’s appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, MGK confirmed that it was, indeed, the 84-year old Dylan’s voice in the teaser, stating:
“To be honest, I have no idea how he even knows who I am.” “And I’m pretty sure if I say the wrong thing I’ll mess it all up, so I’ll just shut up and accept whatever Bob Dylan throws my way.”
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Author: Al Denté
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