Uncle Kracker Featuring Dobie Gray - Drift Away

Review by Donny Triananta

Album Review: Drift Away by Uncle Kracker Featuring Dobie Gray Released in 2003 under Lava Records, Drift Away is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. It's not trying to reinvent rock music, but it doesn’t have to. With its roots firmly planted in classic vibes and a modern twist, this record feels like an old friend you haven’t seen in years—familiar yet refreshing. The album made waves across the US and Europe, proving that sometimes simplicity trumps all the bells and whistles. Let’s talk about the tracks, shall we? First off, there’s “Drift Away (Radio Edit).” This version strips things down just enough to make it radio-friendly without losing the soul-soothing essence of the original vibe. What sticks with me most is how smooth it feels—it's the kind of song you can blast on a summer drive or let play softly during a lazy afternoon. You don’t need flashy lyrics here; it’s more about the groove and nostalgia it brings. And yeah, hearing Dobie Gray alongside Uncle Kracker adds this cool layer of generational harmony. It’s almost like they’re passing the torch through melody. Then there’s “Drift Away (Album Version),” which gives listeners a bit more room to breathe. The extended cut lets the instrumentation shine, especially the guitar riffs that subtly weave in and out. There’s something raw about this take—it reminds me of sitting around a campfire where everyone’s singing along but no one’s overthinking it. That’s what makes it memorable for me. It’s loose, unpolished in the best way, and totally authentic. Looking back, Drift Away isn’t groundbreaking in terms of genre-bending or lyrical genius, but maybe that’s why it works so well. Sometimes, music doesn’t need to try too hard—it just needs to connect. And honestly, I think Uncle Kracker nailed that balance. Here’s the kicker though—this album came out nearly two decades ago, and yet, when I hear these songs today, they still hit differently. Maybe it’s because life gets busier as time goes on, and tunes like these remind us to slow down. Or maybe…just maybe, it’s proof that good music never really drifts away after all.

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Artist: Uncle Kracker Featuring Dobie Gray
Album: Drift Away

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2003

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Track	Duration	Preview
Drift Away (Radio Edit)	3:40
Drift Away (Album Version)	4:15

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PRCD 301045
PR 03841

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Lava

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Made in Germany

About Uncle Kracker Featuring Dobie Gray

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American rapper, born on June 6, 1974 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, USA. Longtime collaborator with .

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Matthew Shafer

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Krack
Kracker
M. Shafer
Uncle Cracker
Uncle Krackers

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Matthew Shafer

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Did you know? Uncle Kracker's album *Drift Away*, released in 2003, features a collaboration with Dobie Gray, the original singer of the classic hit "Drift Away." The album includes both a radio edit and the full album version of the track. It’s a cool mix of old-school vibes and modern rock, released under the Lava label in the US and Europe. Not your typical cover—it brought a fresh spin to a timeless song!

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marcelobazan100

2025-03-17

Jeff wanted to get out of it

rufustheodore

2025-03-17

For my bestie who passed away, stabbed to death through Crack dealings

leonardchristian983

2025-03-17

bro old songs are so fucking good, i love everything about them

adipura

2025-03-17

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magnetpaketi

2025-03-17

I had an unfortunate toilet accident and I always listen to this song with my sister means a lot ?

chantsays

2025-03-16

Great song you did good

lysoxek

2025-03-16

My dad was a bit of a racist but he loved black music. He had approximately around 400 LP's and a quarter of them were black artists. When he wanted to jam those were the ones he played. I was blessed to hear some of these songs as a kid born in '72. I grew up listening to Motown in a small city in Michigan. I never agreed with his politics but damn....he knew good music.

betsyjohanahdez

2025-03-15

Played at my Sister Teresa's funeral..
Love lives on....

talitapms

2025-03-15

Great song. ?

balancingactress

2025-03-14

Compton CA Crip

puffmouse

2025-03-14

♥️ good job great song!!♥️

garymyrtle

2025-03-14

Oh my goodness, uncle kracker sent this one out of the park and into the San Francisco bay. Crack smack it's not coming back, good night irene. Nuff said, uncle kracker did Dobie so proud slendidly done way to go kracker❤️?

mnixon77

2025-03-14

I love the song so much

wilton900918

2025-03-14

Love this song

runredletters

2025-03-13

Paul blart

salgadinhonalua

2025-03-12

i love this song even my dad song it yeah my dad said gang gand bruh gang gang

septembergirl92

2025-03-12

I loved that Dobie Gray, himself was apart of this. It's heartwarming. And if I wrote a song for my favorite singers and bands, this would be it. Because I drift away