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George Strait emerged in the '80s as one of country music's "new traditionalists," determined to save the genre from pop excess. Over the years, he's remained true to this credo, maintaining a consistently straightforward, honest style. On THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED he continues to make pure, uncomplicated music full of earnest emotions and powerful writing. Strait's choice of material alone is a testament to the authenticity of his aesthetic. He digs deep for an '80s Merle Haggard composition ("My Life's Been Good"), taps fellow new traditionalist Rodney Crowell for the roadhouse-rocking, New Orleans-themed "Stars on the Water," and offers a convincing take on "The Real Thing," a honky-tonker by "Wild Thing" author Chip Taylor that sings the praises of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. Even when Strait throws in a modern production touch such as the subtle vocoder effect (a la Cher's "Believe") on the aforementioned Crowell tune, it's done with such finesse that it doesn't damage his credibility a bit.
Recorded at Ocean Way, Nashville, Tennessee.
Personnel: George Strait (vocals, acoustic guitar); Randy Scruggs (acoustic guitar); Steve Gibson, Chris Leuzinger, Brent Mason (electric guitar); Paul Franklin (steel guitar); Stuart Duncan (mandolin, fiddle); Steve Conn (accordion); Steve Nathan (keyboards); Michael Rhodes (bass); Eddie Bayers (drums); Wes Hightower, Llana Manis (background vocals).
Entertainment Weekly (11/16/01, p.173) - "...Elegant, elegiac, and very, very smooth going down..." - Rating: A- George Strait Road Less Traveled Songs Road Less Traveled Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews great music of course
This was actually one of the best of George's CD's, although none have been bad
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 Awesome !!
The best ever! Keep 'em coming, George!
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 strait streaky
the first three cuts had me thinking that this would be a superior offering, and then it sort of dived into mediocrity with four through seven including the title song.mr. strait finishes fairly strong with eight and ten sandwiching the worthless"good time charley's" in between. number two "run" is a smash.
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Sunset in Style
George Strait is able to teach Country lessons to many of those who believe that a Stetson, a rugged guitar and a large buckle mean you're already an acclaimed singer of the genre. He has fought a lot for reaching the top, and he soothes us with his sensibility. The only downside - tracks 8 to 10 are not matching the overall album quality (more like stories told from the grandpa's swivel chair.
Submitted by pro.realestate (Bucharest, ROmania)
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There are no words that can describe the brilliance of this album. If you don't own this, get it now.
This is defenitelyone of the single greatest albums ever recorded. Defenitely the greatest country album ever made.
Submitted by RavenFreak (Pittsburgh, Pa, USA)
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Buy Road Less Traveled CD Purchase Road Less Traveled CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | George Strait Holding My Own CD (1992)
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By the time he released his twelfth album Holding My Own in 1992, George Strait had been having hits for over a decade, a long time in any kind of pop music, so it should come as no surprise that when this hit the market it was surrounded by albums cut by singers inspired by Strait. As such, the title itself can be read as a little bit defensive, proving that Strait was indeed comparing well to such new stars as Garth Brooks, and there are other slight signs of Strait and producer Jimmy Bowen reacting to the shifting times. There's the return of a coat of gloss on such slow singles as "So Much Like My Dad," a slight tempering of Western swing, a brightening ...
| | George Strait If You Ain't Lovin' You Ain't Livin' CD (1988)
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George Strait revived the classic Faron Young anthem "If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')" for his eighth album, 1988's If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin'). By this time, it was no great surprise ...
| | George Strait Chill Of An Early Fall CD (1991)
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1991's THE CHILL OF AN EARLY FALL is the first album that George Strait released after the sudden ascendance of Garth Brooks as the new king of country music, a move that nudged Strait into the unexpected role of elder statesman ...
| | George Strait Beyond The Blue Neon CD (1989)
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It could easily be argued that George Strait never made a bad album and they were all hits, but even among that remarkably consistent catalog, 1989's Beyond the Blue Neon stands apart from the pack, with half of its ten tracks reaching the country charts. Three of these topped the charts -- "Baby's Gotten Good at Goodbye," "What's Going on in Your World," and "Ace in the Hole" -- with "Overnight Success" peaking at eight and "Hollywood Squares," a novelty so sly and understated that it never cracks a smile, scraping the bottom reaches of the charts. ...
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This is a DTS CD, which features DTS 5.1 Surround Sound technology and is playable on a DTS-capable 5.1 Surround Sound system.
Standing out among all the glib, cowboy-hatted moneymakers whose version of country is really just cheesy pop-rock with a pedal steel, George Strait plays it, well, straight. While he's no "Progressive Country" rebel on the order of Steve Earle or Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Strait eschews the cheap, easy hook and vapid lyric in favor of a restrained, thoughtful approach, ...
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On HONKYTONKVILLE, George Strait continues to provide a beacon of light for those who despair of 21st century country's shift towards generic pop. The title track itself could easily have ...
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Recorded between 1971 & 1973. Includes liner notes by Todd Everett.
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