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ALBUM: E Pluribus Funk Lyrics
By:
Grand Funk Railroad
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Footstompin'music
I Come Tumblin'
Loneliness
No Lies
People, Let's Stop The War
Save The Land
Upsetter
E Pluribus Funk Reviews
The king of all heavy studio albums
The album was loud and very political. "People Lets stop the war", "Save the Land" and the beautiful "Loneliness" are Mark Farner songs that not only say what he wants heard, they pretty much yell it. This aside though, it rocks like no other GFR studio album. Only on "Loneliness" do they let up a bit adding in an orchestra that works well with the drums, and bass. Jon Lord of Deep Purple named this as one of his favorites and said that GFR were the first band to incorporate an orchestra into rock music where neither was over powered. Even if critics didn't appreciate what GFR were doing, their peers did. It is amazing how much sound three guys can put out. This was one of the first GFR albums I ever heard, and the first CD I bought of the band. The CD sound is good and powerful. It is a MUST if you are even a casual fan of GFR.
Like the cover approriately shows, this is worth your money!
Being one of the few Grand Funk CDs available domestically in the US, people might think this isn't exactly as great as those that cost about 10 more dollars because of their import value. Surprisingly, though, E PLURIBUS FUNK is so great, that Grand Funk ought to be immortalized on money someday. It begins with Grand Funk's theme song almost, "Footstompin' Music" which immediately kicks off the album in an adrenaline-pumped, and what else, foot-stomping mood. This was a song made for the live stage, where Grand Funk often bettered their studio performances. They were also one of the most prolific bands of the era, turning out two albums a year that almost went platinum on release. Because of this busy schedule, Grand Funk's songs often sounded quite primitive, but that was the whole point. In an era when prog rock also reigned supreme, Grand Funk was the last gasp for simple, unadorned rock & roll. Or in some cases, only occasionally adorned. The epic closing track "Loneliness" has a stirring string arrangement that almost brings a tear to the listener's eye. Other great bluesy she-gone-and-done-me-wrong love songs include "No Lies", "Upsetter", and "I Come Tumblin'". If Grand Funk had a special kinship with their fan base, it was due to their politics as well. Songs like "People, Let's Stop The War" and "Save The Land" were rousing statements of rally that should have been powerful enough to do what their titles stated. After this album, Grand Funk would be embroiled in a lawsuit with their manager and producer Terry Knight. At this time, they were still called Grand Funk Railroad, and I guess one of the conditions was that they drop the "Railroad" from their name. But no matter what you call it, you still have some great, emotional rock & roll from one of the rawest talents of the 1970s. And E PLURIBUS FUNK is one of the best albums from either sides of their history.
Buy it just for
I don't remember why I bought the cassette back in 1972 since I knew absolutely nothing about GFR, but I fell in love with "Loneliness." When the orchestra comes in, I am just carried away. The cassette is gone, the album is old -- just like me -- and now I'm going to get E Pluribus Funk on CD for myself for Mother's Day (I have five kids, six grandkids now). I can hardly wait to be carried away again with "Loneliness."
A lot of great GrandFunk on this one.Sound quality is good and every song a real rocker.A must have for GrandFunk fans.
Loneliness
I don't know how many rocords, cassettes I have worn out listening to. CD's do last longer. If you're not a big Funk fan, I invite you to listen to this one. I think you will become one. I got the unique oportunity to meet and visit with the band a few years ago, and they are just as real and genuine as their music. I saw them in concert last year and they haven't lost anything, if anything, they have meshed their spirit, soul and talents even more. I believe this is one of their best recordings, and hope you will too.
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