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Always Never the Same

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This particular CD is excellent(Although it does not have western swing music on it), and although not quite as good as mid 80s- early 90s George, it is still an great CD, with songs such a "Write This Down", "Meanwhile", the title track, "4 minus 3 Equals Zero", and the best of all "One Of You" getting 10/10 stars, and no weak tracks, means "Write This Down", you have another excellent GS CD.

Although I didn't become a really big George Strait fan until I saw him in the movie "Pure Country", I think George has always put out excellent records. His latest effort, Always Never The Same, is no exception.

The initial hit single from the album, "Meanwhile", is a classic George Strait country song. The waltzing tempo is reminiscent of one of George's early hit records, "You Look So Good In Love", although "Meanwhile" is a bit slower. And what would a Strait album be without at least one variation on the lost-love theme? Besides "Meanwhile", this record includes two other songs in that same vein, "That's The Truth" and "4 Minus 3 Equals Zero", with the latter song having the added dimension of a marital breakup.

A Strait album is not all cry-in-your-beer, though. From this album, "Write This Down", "One Of You", and the title song, "Always Never The Same", are up-tempo songs that I think will be danced to on a lot of dance floors. Furthermore, George has three positive love songs on this record, "I Look At You", "That's Where I Wanna Take Our Love", and "What Do You Say To That". This collection is listenable and well put together. In Always Never The Same, George Strait has still another excellent record.

Though I didn't become a big fan of George Strait until I saw him in the movie Pure Country, I think George has put out some excellent records. His '99 album Always Never The Same is no exception.

The record's initial hit single, "Meanwhile", is a classic George Strait country song. The waltzing tempo on the song is reminiscent of one of George's early hit songs, "You Look So Good In Love", although "Meanwhile" is a bit slower. And what would an album by George be if it didn't have at least one lost-love song on it? Besides "Meanwhile", this record includes two other songs with the lost-love theme, "That's The Truth" and "4 Minus 3 Equals Zero", with the latter song having the added dimension of a marital breakup.

A Strait album is not all cry-in-your-beer, though. On this album, "Write This Down", "One Of You", and the title song "Always Never The Same" are fun, up-tempo songs that I think will be danced to on a lot of dance floors. Furthermore, George has three positive love songs on this record: "I Look At You", "That's Where I Wanna Take Our Love", and "What Do You Say To That". This is a listenable, well-put-together album, like practically everything George has done. George has still another excellent record in Always Never The Same.

George Strait provided one of his best efforts in the album "Always Never The Same." The best song from the Album, "Write This Down" was Number One in country music for FOUR consecutive weeks. Only "Amazed" from the ONE HIT WONDER group Lonstar, was number 1 longer (it was played over and over and over and over...). "Write This Down" was written by Dana Hall and the Late Kent Robbins - who was one of the most talented and class-act songwriters in Nashville for 25 years. George did the song justice. But I am AMAZED that the CMA did not even nominate it for song of the year! In my books it was! Great album and a lot of fun.

This is the far most best CD Strait has put out. This Cs is a must have for all you Strait fans out there. All the songs on this CD are great I especially like the song "Write this down. I would like to add to all Strit fans ya got to love this bcuz afterall he is the King of Country Music.

as a fan of both country and rock and roll i'd have to say this album tops the last 5 or so george is one guy that i never get tired of listening to[and that's a fact]his music just proves that he is like fine wine[it gets better with time]the same can be said about george and having been a follower of his music since the beginning i would have to say i agree when people label him as King George after all #1 entertainer in all of country music[also my #1 in country]#2 over all right after the Artist formely known as Prince and his music just gets better and better a true lengend....

Like all George Strait albums, this one is easy on the ears. Although no songs particuarly stand out, with the exception of "Always Never The Same", and maybe his recent smash "Write This Down", it is a very refreshing departure from the likes of Shania Twain, Dixie Chicks, and other soda pop sensations. Overall, any George Strait fan will appreciate this disc, but some other country fans might want to try some of his older material first like "Carrying Your Love With Me", or his boxed set.

In a fashion only George has mastered, this album is solid from start to finish. All the songs and open, honest, and devoid of glitz that has come to rule the Nashville studios. I love the traditional to the contemporary, and all artists, including myself, have a lesson to be learned here: The music is what matters... millions of effects and overproduction are not necessary to be the best. What it takes is simplicity and honesty... two of George's strongest points

I have been a long time fan of George's, since 1981 and I believe this to be one of his very best albums. There is traditional country tunes like "That's The Truth" & "4 Minus 3 Equals Zero" along with contemporary sounding tracks "I Look At You" and "What Do You Say To That". George has always been called a "traditionalist" but I believe that he is a realist who is looking for longevity. If you want to stay on the charts these days you need to compromise a bit and choose contemporary material that today's radio listeners will like. Too many times these days, a real hard core country tune will flop on the chart, for example "King Of The Mountain" as recorded by Mr Strait and can be found on his "Blue Clear Sky" album. I personally thought that this single was the very best cut off that album, but radio listeners apparently didn't agree. George will be around as long as he keeps his options open and continues to record material that will please a variety of people with a variety of tastes. Thanks George, keep up the great work!

I think George Strait is the best Country Singer we have. I would recommend this album and any other albums that he has to anyone. Write this down is my favourite song in the album, brilliantly written and of course well sung!!