... The title track 'The Road Less Traveled', again, a powerful song with wonderful lyrics and melodies and sung equally so. George Strait manages to skillfully incorporate a wide range of musical styles from the more traditional country through to a more rock, pop, R&B and honky tonk influence ... Read review
The sunset motif on the cover of The Road Less Traveled, George Strait's 28th MCA album ... more
since 1981, hints at a more private, thoughtful ambiance. This is reflected in the title song, the introspective "The Middle of Nowhere" and the contented (if bland...
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The sunset motif on the cover ofThe Road Less Traveled, George Strait's 28th MCA album ... more
since 1981, hints at a more private, thoughtful ambiance. This is reflected in the title song, the introspective "The Middle of Nowhere" and the contented (if bland) domesticity of "Living and Living Well". Strait adds a smoking revival of Chip Taylor's rockabilly homage "The Real Thing", though the convivial remake of Del Reeves's 1969 honky-tonk hit "Good Time Charley's" didn't need the annoying overdubbed barroom sounds. As always, letting Strait be Strait is the key. When that doesn't happen and unsuitable material enters the mix, things quickly falter, as they do on his tepid version of Rodney Crowell's "Stars on the Water" and the formulaic "Don't Tell Me You're Not in Love". On the power ballad "Run", Strait's loose-limbed vocal style slams head-on into a ponderous, synthesiser-heavy arrangement with disastrous results. A few more like the album's closer, a superb interpretation of Merle Haggard's blissful "My Life's Been Grand", would have helped.--Rich Kienzle
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Advantages: Another great CD from George Strait Disadvantages: Not enough tracks
...The title track 'The Road Less Traveled', again, a powerful song with wonderful lyrics and melodies and sung equally so. George Strait manages to skillfully incorporate a wide range of musical styles from the more traditional country through to a more rock, pop, R&B and honky tonk influence without losing its overall country feel. George Strait is one of country's top selling artists and this album will leave you in no doubt as to why.
...Traveled' contains something for everyone. This is a good introduction to George Strait if you have never heard of him before and if you haven't, hey, why not give it a go. The quality of both the music and the singing is outstanding and another hit for George Strait. Definitely one to add to your collection. ... more
This is yet another great album from George Strait. The CD has ten tracks which after playing a couple of times you will find yourself singing along to.
The opening track - 'She'll leave you with a smile' is a good lead in which is followed by the thought provoking 'Run'. The title track 'The Road Less Traveled', again, a powerful song with wonderful lyrics and melodies and sung equally so. George Strait manages to skillfully incorporate a wide range of musical styles from the more traditional country through to a more rock, pop, R&B and honky tonk influence without losing its overall country feel. George Strait is one of country's top selling artists and this album will leave you in no doubt as to why.
Combining old and new country beautifully, 'The Road Less Traveled' contains something for everyone. This is a good introduction to George Strait if you have never heard of him before and if you haven't, hey, why not give it a go. The quality of both the music and the singing is outstanding and another hit for George Strait. Definitely one to add to your collection.
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Product details
Title
Road Less Traveled, The
Performer
George Strait
Genre
Country
Sub Genre
Contemporary Country
Release Date
05/11/2001
Recomended Retail Price
10.99 GBP
Original Release Year
2001
Label / Distributor
MCA / Universal Music
Engineer
Chuck Ainlay
Producer
Tony Brown; George Strait
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
8817022024
Catalogue Number
1702202
Additional notes
Album Notes
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). Recorded at Ocean Way, Nashville, Tennessee. 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.
Album Reviews
Entertainment Weekly (11/16/01, p.173) - "...Elegant, elegiac, and very, very smooth going down..." - Rating: A-
Titles on disc 1
1.
She'll Leave You With A Smile
2.
Run
3.
Stars On The Water
4.
Living And Living Well
5.
Real Thing
6.
Don't Tell Me You're Not In Love
7.
Road Less Traveled
8.
Middle Of Nowhere
9.
Good Time Charley
10.
My Life's Been Grand
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