Condition: New
George Strait – Twang
Label: MCA Nashville
Catalog#: B0013173-01
Format: LP, Vinyl, Album
Country: US
Released: 2009
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Country
Tracklist
Side A
1 Twang
2 Where Have I Been All My Life
3 Gotta Get To You
4 Easy As You Go
5 Living For The Night
6 Same Kind Of Crazy
Side B
1 Out Of Sight Out Of Mind
2 Arkansas Dave
3 Breath You Take
4 He's Got That Something Special
5 Hot Grease And Zydeco
6 Beautiful Day For Goodbye
7 El Rey
George Strait has routinely been releasing amazing music for the past 3 decades, so it comes as no big surprise that this album is again loaded with pure country gems. So what more could he possibly add after all these years, and his slew of #1 hits? Well, for the first time since the debut of his long career, George co-wrote 3 songs on the LP -- and his son, Bubba Strait, also had a hand in writing 4 songs on the album. Both of them teamed up to help pen the first single, "Living For The Night", which is an amazing ballad. It's one of the strongest singles of 2009, and is quickly becoming yet another huge hit for his collection. The whole album was recorded in Key West, Florida -- and it seems to have a nice overall laid back feel to it.
The title track, "Twang", is an upbeat and catchy single, and is bound to be his next sure-fire #1 hit. It's a pure classic country song with lots of twang, done in unique George Strait style. The second track on the LP, "Where Have I Been All My Life", slows things down a bit -- and it features a great tune with strong lyrics. It was co-written by Sherrie Austin, who a few years ago had a couple top 30 singles of her own ("Never Been Kissed" and "Streets Of Heaven"). "Where Have I Been All My Life" is a great ballad which reflects back on all the things that we may have missed out on earlier in our life, and is definitely one of the highlights on the album. "Easy As You Go" is a nice laid back song, and "Arkansas Dave" is another interesting tune -- which was written solely by Bubba Strait. It's a very simple traditional storytelling song, which has the feel of classic music released a few decades ago...Johnny Cash would be proud! The last song on the album, "El Rey", will be quite a surprise to many who aren't expecting it. It's entirely sung in Spanish -- similar to Mexican mariachi style of music. It has to be one of the most unusual songs that George has ever recorded, and it's most likely a love or hate type of tune. One thing is for sure, it's definitely an unexpected end to the album!
To me, "The Breath You Take" is by far the stand out track on the album. It's a simple song, not overproduced, and it's just so strong and powerful. It's one of the best songs I've heard in a long time, and I'm sure this will be a blockbuster hit single. It is such an inspirational ballad, and I think it seems to have a "Song Of The Year" nomination written all over it. You really have to take a listen to this song -- even if it's the only tune that you hear. Overall, George sounds just as strong as he's ever been, and I would definitely recommend this album!
Geoarge Strait's new LP is awesome. George gets better all the time. Listens to this LP every night when I finish all my work for the day. Great to sit back & relax with George.
George Strait - Twang (Cedar Park Center)
George Strait -- Same Kind Of Crazy (Austin concert 2011)
George Strait -- Breath You Take
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