Always Never the Same is the thirteenth studio album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1998.

This album consists of mostly covers of the band’s previous work, re-recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra.

"Prelude & Introduction" is a medley of the Kansas songs "Carry On Wayward Son", "Point of Know Return", "Opus Insert", and "Lamplight Symphony".

"Carry On Wayward Son" was also recorded during this time, in case strong sales would bring forth a second symphonic album, but was never released.

This is the final Kansas album to include new songs from lead singer/keyboardist Steve Walsh.