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 - I liked it!!Of course, I always like George Strait...but thought this CD was good. Rating:  - Too Much Ballad, Too Little Honky-TonkI'm a big George Strait fan and was disappointed by this album. This is not as upbeat as some of his other works, which would not be a problem if the slower pieces matched up well against classics like 'I Can Still Make Cheyenne.' Sadly, they don't. Moreover, even some of the upbeat works on this CD were not up to the high standards that Strait has set for himself. The end result is a CD with a couple of good songs and a lot of chaff. This CD starts off strongly enough, with a piece called 'If The Whole World Was a Honky Tonk;' this is upbeat and well written (Strait did not write any of the pieces on this album). However, the album then starts swinging wildly between some outstanding pieces such as 'Texas,' Strait's cover of Merle Haggard's 'The Seashores of Old Mexico' and the hit 'She Let Herself Go' and some substandard pieces such as 'Oh, What a Perfect Day,' the upbeat but uninspired 'High Tone Woman' and the disappointing title track. By far the worst piece on this CD is 'Good News, Bad News,' a duet between Strait and Lee Ann Womack. This is a long piece that has clearly been designed to show off Womack's vocal range. The song feels like it's missing a verse and like Strait really is just along for the ride. This is a CD that I would only recommend for die-hard Strait fans. There is not enough solid material for the casual fan or for a true twang aficionado to bother purchasing this instead of waiting for the best pieces to show up on a later Greatest Hits compilation. Rating:  - George Strait has done it again....First of all i want to say that i like Big and Rich, I like a few songs of cowboy troys...now on to this album.... I am a huge George Fan. I did find some of his other albums weak but this is NOT one of them. From the first song...IF the whole world was a honky tonk...to the last one By the light of a burning bridge this album had me. Its an album that i wont get sick of hearing. He is true to George...from his slow southern songs that make you think hes singing to you..to his up beat tempos that make your toes tap...to his almost sounding autobiographical song Texas....to the song that pulls and tugs at your heartstrings this album is one that i highly recommend to any and every George fan. Hes come along way....and he is here to stay. And we are all the better for having bought this CD. Enjoy. Rating: - Real, Traditional, Pure, Country MusicEvery song on this CD is great and I guarantee you will enjoy it unless... a. You think the word "Badonkadonk" belongs in a country song. b. You think Cowboy Troy is anything but rap. c. You consider Big & Rich country. If you do not agree with any of the above statements you will love this CD. This is country at its best from a REAL COUNTRY SINGER. Rating: - Texas PrideWell, if you ask me it's one of his best! A true country music artist whose Texas roots shine through. The musical arrangements and the vocals along with the quality of production make this one of the finest country music albums on the market. Those who have found disappointment are too busy listening to the uncountry music found on country radio today (not mentioning any names Tim, Kenny, Keith). This one will not disappoint, particularly true George Strait fans (and Texans!) Buy and enjoy!!!!
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