• Record Label: MCA
  • Release Date: Jun 28, 2005
User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Negative: 0 out of 6

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  1. NickM
    Jul 11, 2006
    9
    George has done better CD's in his career, but I'd assume it would be hard for even him to reach the standard that he himself set. This is still an excellent cd that does not disappoint.
  2. DanielleM
    Nov 2, 2005
    10
    George Strait has to be the best country singer there's been and anyone who thinks otherwise is a fool! I'm just messing, but George really is the best!!
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. There's nothing new or surprising here, but it's a completely satisfying listen thanks to the strong material, sustained mood, and Strait's unhurried, confident performance.
  2. Somewhere Down in Texas could have benefited from the addition of an irresistible rhythm tune or another example of the western swing that Strait embraced so fervently early in his career.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Strait's 33rd CD is as solid as Nos. 32, 31, et al., even if not every song is Alamo-level memorable. [24 Jun 2005, p.162]