-- Grand Funk Railroad - Grand Funk | (Audio CD) MSRP $ 11.98 Amazon Price $ 10.99 Savings $ 0.99 | |  Release Date: 27 August, 2002, Capitol
TRACK LISTING - Got This Thing On The Move
- Please Don`t Worry
- High Falootin` Woman
- Mr. Limousine Driver
- In Need
- Winter And My Soul
- Paranoid
- Inside Looking Out
- Nothing Is The Same (Demo)
- Mr. Limousine Driver (Extended Version)
Usually ships in 24 hours | | | A unique brand of rock... | | ...from my perspective, that is. I`m sure somebody will jump up and slice me into pieces for saying such blasphemy, since there exists some band out there that I don`t know about and had a similar style or something, but this album was way before my time, and I really don`t know much about what kind of music played back then, which I`m sure is the case for many who will read this review. Specifically speaking, the cover of The Animals` "Inside Looking Out" is hands-down my favorite song on the album, which in my opinion is the best display of the guitarist`s style and best use of the lead singer`s voice and style. A real turnoff for me was the extended guitar solo in the song "In Need", with the man yelling in the background. I don`t know if there`s some story behind that or if the generation of that time was into that stuff, but it just felt dragged out and pointless, kind of like a Jimi Hendrix solo, except without the unbelievable talent of Hendrix that made his solos extraordinary to the very last note. The album as a whole is loud, energetic, but most importantly has a distinctly unique feel, a difficult feat for a rock and roll album like this. Recommended for anyone like myself that likes to dab around in classic rock music as a hobby, not really a must-buy, but definitely not a waste of money for anyone like myself. | | | | THE RED ALBUM SELF-TITLED GRAND FUNK BREAKS NEW GROUND IN ROCK AND CONTINUES TO AMAZE EVERYONE. | I will be writing a review on the legendary self-titled red album entitled "GRAND FUNK" by one of Rock`s greatest band`s and one of America`s favorite sons. I give you one of Flint, Michigan`s pride and joy`s, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD. "GRAND FUNK" was originally released in 1970 on Vinyl/LP and 8-Track on the infamous Capitol Records label. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary album or the artist, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the best informative and most accurate review possible.
GRAND FUNK RAILROAD continues to amaze me as well as millions of others to this very day. As we are all aware, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD has had its shares of bad tribulations and hardships throughout their incredible career. Despite making changes in personnel through the years, it will always be the true original mega star line-up comprising of guitarist Mark Farner, drummer Don Brewer and bassist Mel Schacher that GRAND FUNK RAILROAD broke new grounds in Rock n` Roll and dared to pushed the limits of their musical creativity to another level, then more, then further and beyond. When GRAND FUNK RAILROAD evolved from the recording studio and handed in to Capitol Records this album, they felt confident that their self-titled red album was really going to blow people`s minds as well as surprise the whole music industry. In my opinion, "GRAND FUNK," the red album is an action pacted non-stop hard Rock album that truly kicks a*s. "GRAND FUNK" is also a true testament of the three masterminds that created the ultimate sound and a fine tribute to one of the all-time greatest three-man bands in Rock n` Roll history that was truly ahead of its time.
Now its the music`s turn to do all the talking. If you want to Rock, listen to the Rockers such as the fast paced a*s kicking "Got This Thing On The Move," the blistering Rocker "Please Don`t Worry," the amazing breathtaking Rocker "High Falootin` Woman," the groundbreaking slow Rocker "Mr. Limousine Driver," the merciless fast paced Rocker "In Deed," the much slower but still Rockin` "Winter And My Soul," the scary and devastating a*s kickin` Rocker "Paranoid" and the mad wild energetic "Inside Looking Out." On this album, Farner pushes the limits of his guitar playing and just keeps getting better. Brewer keeps his timing perfect while thrashing away on his drums with such skill and power that he gives the music a life of its own with a beat and energy that never lets up. Schacher is just the perfect icing on the cake to complete the ultimate sound that only these three can make together.
Overall, "GRAND FUNK" is definitely worth seeking and checking out especially for those who are curious what the fuss was all about with GRAND FUNK RAILROAD.
I would like to highly recommend purchasing this legendary groundbreaking album to own as a valuable and important part of his or her own personal music collection. This album has already proven to stand the test of time and will always be around to be enjoyed, appreciated and cherished for many years to come, NOW AND FOREVER.
In closing, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD will forever be remembered for contributing a new sound for Rock n` Roll and for daring to push the limits and boundaries further and beyond as far as setting new ground of how much a three-man band is really capable of recording and performing. But most importantly, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD played proudly together with a lot of heart and emotion which in turn gave the music a unique sound filled with raw energy and soul that never lets up. Then again, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD is the people`s band that represented the hard times in America through their music at the right time when it was needed. With this in mind, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD left their mark in Rock n` Roll history on their terms and wouldn`t have it any other way. So here`s to you Mark, Don and Mel. Keep Persevering. Keep The Faith. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N` ROLL HISTORY," am I wrong? Thanks for reading my review and I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also hope that you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. GRAND FUNK LIVES. Long Live Rock n` Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever In Rock, John L. | | | | Grand Funk imitate power trios badly | I have the original LP. Aa a kid, ia actually "liked" these guys. But after a short time, I found this band to be too overly simplistic to be interesting.
The opening number, "Got this thing on the move" shows Farner`s total ineptitude at putting a song together. The song goes from an uptempo to a slow break and Farner`s lack of imaginative, improvisational "technique" rears its ugly head in his solos. From here on in, its downhill. What is funky to some is plodding, heavy-handed, and downright dull. Few bands come off less talented than Grand Funk. | | |
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