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--
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'
I think the album is great! More quality work by Pat and his awsome band. I would have to say that I like the old Southbound better, but this new one is still good.
I dont think its a question of Pat selling out. This CD is just plain bad. The singing is terrible. The songwriting is juvenile. Pat showed some potential with "Carry On" but this CD is the worst Texas music CD Ive heard this year.
Way to go, Frat Green. How can join the Nashville-Pop scene? Maybe you won't turn to shit. Maybe you'll bring Texas music to the rest of the country. You get three stars just because you haven't completely sold out. At least you don't wear a cowboy hat, yet.
This song picks up right where Carry On left off. It sounds very similar, much different than his old stuff like Dancehall Dreamer and Georges Bar, but it still is the same old Pat Green. Three Days and We've All Got Our Reasons are the best new songs in my opinion. There are many songs that would make great national singles (the above mentioned, Take Me Out To A Dancehall, Texas On My Mind, etc.). Let the man make his money and gain national recognition...he's earned it. Why not show the nation what Texas Country is all about. In time everyone will know of him and the great music from the lonestar state.
