'American Kids' from Kenny Chesney: A departure

It seems Kenny Chesney didn't start the fire, either.

The country superstar's new single, "American Kids" (Blue Chair), follows in the tradition of Bob Dylan and Billy Joel with its image-filled, stream-of-consciousness verses and defiant sing-along chorus. I

t's quite a departure for Chesney, signaling new expectations for his upcoming "The Big Revival," as he turns to minor-key vocals and more Mumford-styled arrangements. Of course, he doesn't veer too far from his multiplatinum path -- just enough to keep things interesting.