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Grand Funk Railroad - Phoenix Audio CD

A fair review of the Grand Funk Railroad "Phoenix" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Grand Funk Railroad reviews here, or go back to the Grand Funk Railroad tabs.

Grand Funk Railroad Band: Grand Funk Railroad
Title: Phoenix
Rating:
Release Date: 2002-11-19
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Flight Of The Phoenix 2: Trying To Get Away 3: Someone 4: She Got To Move Me 5: Rain Keeps Fallin' 6: I Just Gotta Know 7: So You Won't Have To Die 8: Freedom Is For Children 9: Gotta Find Me A Better Day 10: Rock 'N Roll Soul 11: Flight Of The Phoenix (2002 Remix With Extended Ending)

I strongly disagree with all the negative reviews


Furthermore, it's really amazing MORE of the songs from the album didn't become huge hits soon after the albums release back in the early 70's. Normally I can SORT of see where people stand when they don't like an album, but in this case, I don't really get it- Phoenix is a solid rock album from the beginning to the very end, never losing steam not even *once*. The lead singers vocals feel more sincere and soulful on this Grand Funk album compared to others, and the vocal melodies themselves always manage to entertain me. It's like the band knew they were starting to become comfortable with their success and popularity, so they began getting into a groove by making one quality album after another.

I seriously would put Phoenix right up there with any other rock and roll classic album from the 70's, and trust me, I've heard over 600 albums from the 70's so I'd like to think I've gained enough musical knowledge to separate the good music from the bad. This is just one terrific album.

Now, I'm not going to sit here and act like Grand Funk Railroad is flawless- sure, they've been responsible for some average songs from time to time, and sometimes the lead singer switches to a high pitched range that doesn't feel right to me, almost like he's forcing himself to sing in a higher register that simply isn't natural for him (usually when he attemps the REALLY soulful vocal style). BUT, I really believe Phoenix is a classic album because of such a wonderful flow and noticeable increase in quality songwriting.

I don't really care if critics dislike the band either. Critics also disliked AC/DC, Black Sabbath and the Moody Blues I remember reading when those bands first came out, and guess what? All those bands went on to become legendary, and in Black Sabbath's case, influential.

The bottom line is this- I love quality music. I love honesty in my music as well. Phoenix does everything perfect for me. .


It's not the same Grand Funk with a new member... But a good album anyway!


The reason: Craig Frost in keyboards. You may listen "Phoenix", before you step ahead to "We're An American Band" and even "Shinin' On", but not before you listen to "E Pluribus Funk". His influence in the music of Grand Funk is clearly noticeable. This album is not certainly the best from Grand Funk, but even though I would recommend to get it and give it a try.

Best tunes: "Phoenix" (one of the best Rock instrumentals I ever heard for sure!), "Rock'n'Roll Soul" (a 70s classic!). .


flight of the phoenix - grounded!
Good thing , cause I really got some distance on it when I flung it out the car window. I first got Phoenix on 8-track. I think Funk started to believe the critics. Anyways it was better then "Survival". .


still rocks after all these years
I remember when the live album came out and would have to say this is the best album they ever put out. Having been born in Flint, I naturally am prejudice toward Grand Funk. The remix of "Flight" is outstanding. .


Phoenix
Enjoyable. Very good, authentic rock music by Grand Funk, good as Led Zeppelin or Deep Purple, with sensitive, simple ballads.


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