”Closer to My Home” is the new 10-song album from legendary guitarist and singer / songwriter MARK FARNER, the engine that pulled the original Grand Funk Railroad to the top of the charts. Bridging past and present, the grit of industry and the calloused hard work of a rural man, ”Closer to My Home” champions Farner’s multi-faceted artistry.
From the rebellious ‘Anymore’ to the endearing ‘Oh Darlin’ and to the defiant ‘Same Game’, Farner’s journey as one of rock’s statesmen is undeniable. With other great titles such as ‘Facade’, ‘Friends For Forever’, ‘Real’, ‘Tiny Fingers’ and the 55th Anniversary re-record of the iconic #1 smash hit that defined a generation in 1970, Grand Funk’s ‘I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home) – this new album exudes Classic Rock from every corner. The new version of theat classic song burns just as bright, striking the same emotions.
Farner co-wrote the track ‘Anymore’ with friend, multi-platinum rocker MARK SLAUGHTER, who also co-produced the album. And the track ‘Friends For Forever’ was penned by Farner in collaboration with JIM PETERIK.
“These songs are honest and from my heart,” Farner said. “The collaboration with Jim (Peterik) and Mark (Slaughter) came from a place of trust and that makes the whole experience so much more rewarding as songwriters. The audience can feel that and these songs reflect those very human moments that you can’t find creating a song from a computer.”
It’s wonderful to have a true rock icon like Mark Farner back in action with new music. Mark sounds as great as ever bringing both new music and new versions of Grand Funk Railroad classics into 2024.
He just delivers like a boss his dependable musical contributions with no excuses. The sincerity of this record lift you up and reminds how his music made us feel and what it was it meant to us. The retention of that powerful voice that we have all been moved by, and the continued abundance of his guitar chops and unmistakable tone, all rolled into his inspired songs of self independence and American rock integrity will enthuse all of us that have been waiting for so many years for something new from him.
Mark Slaughter’s effective production talents was an insightful pick for this rich sounding record. The music comes at you with a sonic and performance rawness that’s palpable. This record is a blessed relief for all that have been waiting for that scratch of an itch that nothing else can quite reach.
Highly Recommended
Side A
“Anymore”
“The Prisoner”
“Same Game”
“Façade”
“Oh Darlin’”
Side B
“Real”
“Surveilling Us”
“Tiny Fingers”
“I’m Your Captain (Closer To Home)”
Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad) – Closer To My Home 2024 + FLAC HQ
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Awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you