Same Old Story

**Length** | 5:32 (Album Version)
6:27 (12" Extended Intro version)
 *Koocachoo*  (2003)
 Doing All-Right [B-Side]

"Same Old Story" is a song written by and performed by American Singer and Producer Viper Hamato. It served as the fifth and final single from Viper Hamato's debut studio album Dreams. The single was released on July 7th, 2003 by Sony Music America and was produced by Hamato, production of the single consisted inline with the sound that was expected on Dreams and features Hamato using what would later become his upper chest range.

"Same Old Story" is a slow R&B ballad by Hamato that goes through the dread of being told, what the song title states as 'the same old story' of excuses and heartbreaks. Reviews upon first listen stated that 'this is what was expected of Hamato given his usual exploration into the higher ranges' and enjoyed that though, his vocals get in the way once more, as he'd recorded the song at age 14. The way he was trying to go with the song. A Majority of the songs that would later be released on the Hits I would be re-recorded for consistency with his voice which was added in the linear notes. The single, upon launch on the Billboard charts debuted at Number 63, and was Hamato's first full single to debut on every chart worldwide. It had also become Hamato's first Top 10 in Russia and had become one of Hamato's higher charting singles after what would later become true, that he was searching for a new house in Australia

## Critical Reception

Much like his other singles, many had panned the singles within the medium range of grading due to Hamato's airy vocals which some had stated that during some recordings and B-Sides, had slightly improved. Much Like in the one's of his cover of If Your Girl Only Knew which showed off his slick lower register. Many reviews had stated how much they had liked his ability to make a ballad and not make it sound like a 90's fad that was almost typical among rising stars, and make it sound like a normal pop song.

Upon later reflection, many reviewers had stated that the 2012 versions of the singles on The Hits I perfectly executed what he was doing with his songs and now that his voice had matured, he was able to show off properly, what his abilities were, with many reviews bumping up the grading to four and a half, or even five stars.

## Music Video

The Music Video for "Same Old Story" consists of Hamato walking around the streets of New York with the song playing in the background with a mixture of the traffic in the audio mix. The music video has been known for it's constant and eye catching scenes that seem 'movie-like' with Hamato only making few movements as he walks towards the camera or even past it.

## Live Performances

Hamato has performed this many times in the Early 2000's during his concert tours but has often shifted it into a melody in the late 2010's, and has only performed it in full in 2018 during the Till Death Do Us Part Tour (2018-2019). Hamato has performed this on the Burning Flag Tour (2004), The Issues Tour (2007), the viper. tour (2009), Act I (2012) and in a melody form on The Salvation Jane Tour (2017).

## Track Listing

* CD Single/7" Vinyl
	1. "Same Old Story" (Album Version) - 5:32
	2. "Same Old Story" (Radio Edit) - 3:51
	3. "Same Old Story" (12" Extended Intro Remix) - 6:27
	4. "Favorite Broken Heart" - 5:57
	5. "Doing All Right" - 3:47