Always Never the Same is the thirteenth studio album by the American progressive rock band Kansas, released in 1998. It was the band's first album in over three years and marked a significant change in their sound, incorporating elements of symphonic rock and more elaborate orchestrations.
The album was recorded in several studios, including drummer Phil Ehart's personal studio in Atlanta, Georgia. Production was handled by band members Phil Ehart, Rich Williams, Billy Greer, and David Ragsdale, who sought to revitalize Kansas's classic sound with a more modern approach.
Despite receiving mixed reviews, the album garnered some attention from the band's followers, although it did not achieve the commercial success of their earlier works. The song 'The Sky Is Falling' was released as a single and received moderate rotation on classic rock radio stations.