Closer To Home Review by Gary Hill This is definitely not Grand Funk Railroad's strongest release. That said, I can think of at least two reasons to have this disc.
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Another in the series of Grand Funk reissues, this one shows the band not straying too far from their home turf musically. Still, when your home turf is such a great blend of bluesy rock laced with fuzz bass and tasty guitar riffing, why not stay close to home?
Once upon a time if you wanted to buy a Grand Funk live disc, this was the one to get, because it was the only one. Now, however, there are others to choose from.
Live The 1971 Tour Review by Gary Hill Grand Funk Railroad was a band on which I, and many others cut my teeth. They were called the worst band of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine, but that didn't bother us.
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On Time Review by Gary Hill With On Time Grand Funk released a mixed bag of music. With the reissue, Capitol has added a couple of bonuses to sweeten the pot.
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Grand Funk Railroad - Live in Beloit, WI, 2002 Review by Gary Hill Rolling Stone Magazine may have branded Grand Funk Railroad as the worst band of all time, but you sure couldn't tell it by the reaction of this crowd. Guess that just goes to show just how much that magazine does not know.
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Interviews
Grand Funk Railroad Interview by Gary Hill Interview With Don Brewer of Grand Funk Railroad from 2002
Mark Farner - For The People Review by Gary Hill Right off the bat, you might notice that the vocals on this disc sound very familiar. That’s because Mark Farner was the main voice of Grand Funk Railroad (along with the guitarist).
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Union - Live in Chicago- April, 2000 Review by Gary Hill Union delivered a scorching set to the enthusiastic crowd at Chicago's House Of Blues. The band came out and showed that they were a band that really can deliver live what they promise in the studio.
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This Frank Zappa disc has some trademark sounds. I think the side long "Greggary Peccary" has quite a bit in common with the "...Yellow Snow..." suite from Apostrophe.
Union - The Blue Room Review by Brian Angotti The Blue Room, the follow up album from Union, is an exceptional piece of work. This album shows the growth and maturity in the band, both musically and lyrically. More...
