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Mark's message measure's up !!

Joan B. Montney | Glendale Az USA | 03/22/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have seen Mark Farner perform with Grand Funk Railroad on two ocassions.He is a bundle of energy and enthusiam.And with his solo album's Just Another Injustice and Some Kind Of Wonderful you will receive even more of Mark Farner.The Mark Farner with the power of God on his side.His vocals are full of strength,conviction and spirit. Just Another Injustice features a fine group of musicians plus the added benefit of Phil Keggy on lead guitar.Song favorites include "Airborne Ranger" a solid straight ahead rock n roller." Judgement Day Blues " True blues at its best." Isn't It Amazing " a beautiful song about the amazing power of prayer.Nice piano/keyboard arrangements!" Give Me The Works " a sentimental ballad which is written and centered around the acoustic guitar." Workin For The Winner " and " Just Another Injustice " both 80's style rockers.The ending song " Only You " shows Mark's song writing skills,a wonderful pop classic that in my opinion would do well on christain radio.My one complaint with this album is the electronic programmed drum mix.Real drums by a real live drummer would have added so much more texture/creativity. Some Kind Of Wonderful is the second offering on this compilation CD. This is the better of the two.What makes this better first and foremost is the use of a real drummer.Listen and you shall hear the difference.It also features superb bass guitar,Various back up vocals,excellent lead guitars and as usual Mark's powerful vocals.Favorite songs include " Love From Above " a funk rock explosion,with slap funk style bass playing,funky rythym guitar,funky funk rock drumming,sax solo's and hammond B3 organ sounds. " Some Kind Of Wonderful " A Great rendition reissue of the Grand Funk Classic.True to the original with some word changes giving us the message of a greater love. " Without You " A Powerful inspiring ballad.Mark really sings from his soul!! with heartfelt emotion and sense of purpose. " With Me Anywhere " his love is contagious in this one.His belief's shine through.Mark has written a wonderfully scripted christain rock ballad.My final thoughts: The music can be appreciated by all who listen but the christain message contained within can only be appreciated by those who choose to beleive.Whether or not,there is some Great music to be heard if you just keep an open mind.Two albums for the price of one.A Great musical bargain with some Great music.You can't go wrong." Enjoy ""