I like it alot, I can just hit repeat on sooo many of the songs.
I really used to love Pat Green's music. It had heart, good lyrics, and most importantly that strong Texas flavor that made it so great. Until I bought and listened to this album, I figured that Pat would never go nashville. I thought that "Carry On" had a hint of nashville flavor to it, but I figured that Pat would have noticed his error and gotten back to the Texas music that gave him his fame. Not so. This album, without a doubt is the worst waste of fifteen dollars I have ever made. Aside from the couple of old songs thrown on to this album to help disguise the trash, there is nothing on it worth listening to. It makes me want to cry, watching Pat's music slip into the depths of typical Nashville crap. Please come home Pat, we miss you.
its different from the normal pat that we know and love but it has some awesome remakes of some classics and a few great new songs
Before even beginning to say anything about Pat's new record or him "selling out" to Nashville, I think it is very important to first state his goals as a TX singer/songwriter. It has always seemed to me that his main goal was to take TX Music to the masses. From the days spent in tiny bars in front of 20 people to 40,000 in Bedford, the guy has always wanted to take TX music to the masses. Some people like that, some people don't. No matter what, no one has the right to condemn Pat Green. If not for him, numerous TX singer/songwriters that we all know and love would never have been as well-known in the Lone Star State as they are now. Many thanks to Pat for that. Now, on to the album (bear with me): It's not his best, but it's certainly not bad. A little polished, yes, but there's nothing wrong with that. Reasonable song selection -- it was nice to see some old favorites as well as new ones -- however, I wanted to see more new Pat-penned tunes. Two just isn't enough. Overall, the album gets 4 stars. It's no "Carry On," but it's just the right thing to get TX music a good and respectable name. So don't diss Pat for "selling out" and don't whine and moan because your "secret" is out. Congratulations to Pat for the fame and recognition that he has worked so hard to earn and I will always respect the man for what he's done for the sound of the Lone Star State
Keep on keepin' on--
Just saw Pat Green in Athens, GA last night and it was honestly one of the best live shows I've seen. Not only did he play non-stop for two hours, but he and his band did it with such energy and enthusiasm. I will never miss a chance to see him live again!!!!
I really get a kick out of the morons who post articles trashing Pat when they haven't even listened to the CD yet. Yeah, Pat's going to make some money now. He'll be known outside of the College Station-Dallas-San Antonio Triangle, so what? He's made it clear that he wants to spread the Movement to the rest of the country. I saw him at Stubb's a few weeks ago and he still rocked the place. This album is not as good as his other work, but its not bad either. Its just got to be toned down a little so the nitwits in Nasheville who think that australian guy is cool won't totally reject it at first listen. Eventually, Pat should get back to what made him famous: foot-stompin', sing-alongs like Songs about Texas, Here We Go, and George's Bar. But, to all of you whining about him signing a big contract, shut up and just listen to the music 'cause it's still Pat f@#$ing Green. Charlie Robison played Nashville and no one complained. I say more power to you Pat, and I'll always keep listen'
Quit knocking what you don't know. Pat's record deal was NOT in Nashville. He signed with a label out of New York City that allows him the creativity Nashville execs. would not. Give the kid a chance...he's talented, loves Texas music, and remember, he's still growing as a musician. I think Pat will surprise us all. I know he's surprised me, and this is only the beginning.
Quit knocking what you don't know. Pat's record deal was NOT in Nashville. He signed with a label out of New York City that allows him the creativity Nashville execs. would not. Give the kid a chance...he's talented, loves Texas music, and remember, he's still growing as a musician. I think Pat will surprise us all. I know he's surprised me, and this is only the beginning.
