"I bought this to hear "I'm Your Captain/ Closer To Home" with the orchestra, and I was NOT DISAPPOINTED!!! I was pleasantly surprised and how awesome the entire 2 CDs sounded from beginning to end. Totally blew me away! Songs I didn't used to even like before like "Mean Mistreater" (probably because I heard it only on a poor live recording before) are suddenly phenomenal-sounding and are among my all-time favorites. And songs like "Bad Time", "I'm Your Captain/Closer To Home", and, well all of disc 2 sounds actually way better than the original studio recordings! The production is excellent and the sound is clear throughout. I was stunned by this release! And by the way, the orchestra is a perfect complement to these songs!"
Grand Funk Railroad - The Magic is Back!
David Disney | 07/14/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"It has been over a year since I brought this "Bosnia CD" and I still can't believe that a band as great as they were in the late 60's and early 70's can actually play better now than they did then. Always a great live act to see, yes, but these guys play with energy and timing that is unmatched today by any other group. I was fortunate (un-fortunate)enough to see the Stones on that free concert that Direct TV put on a little while back and nearly fell asleep watching it. If you want a live rock album to get you pumped up about rock music again like you were in the 70's, when the mighty supergroups roamed the land, get yourself this Bosnia CD. Hearing "I'm Your Captain" with the live full orchestra is worth the price of the CD alone. I listen to this CD almost daily."
Disney
David Disney | USA | 07/08/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've been playing music since '67 there has been a lot of reunion CD's but not very many actually live up to their billing. If you've been disappointed before let me tell you this.As a musician I've always loved GFR. I bought this CD sight unseen for twice the price and I can tell you it was a deal. These guy after all these years continue to amaze me. I have played this CD for so many people and everyone without exception tell me they have to have it in their collection.You can't go wrong if you love good R & R you need to buy this one. You will not be disappointed. This one really is a Collectors Item."
Like fine wine, they get better with age
mistralman | Seagrove Beach, Florida United States | 04/10/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Something remarkable has happened during the past 30+ years. As musicians, these guys have gotten A LOT better. As a result, their music sounds even better than it used to. This is one of the best live recordings I have ever heard. If you rememeber the "good stuff" (On Time & Red Album) you are going to LOVE the first CD. Mark, Don, Mel and friends crank out incredible renditions of Time Machine, Heartbreaker, Aimless Lady and Inside Looking Out. The sleeper is a brilliant medley that has Paranoid, Sin's A Good Man's Brother and Mr. Limo Driver. Side 2 was done with a live orchestra led by Paul Shaffer (from the Letterman Show). The best way to listen to this music is loud and with extra bass!"
Always a favorite but now better than ever!
mistralman | 07/18/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I agree with other thoughts about this CD pak. The "Railroad" train is back and in great form. I just wish a concert DVD would be produced of this great performance!"